2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER tow

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NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet;
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
 Never tow a vehicle from the rear
with four wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to
the transmission.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard− surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing ve-
hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency
towing eyelet and towing cable or
chain. The eyelet and towing cable or
chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in “N”. The key
must be in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON”
(engine running).
Four −wheel drive models—On multi −mode
four −wheel drive models, put the multi −
mode control switch knob in “H2”. On full −
time four −wheel drive models, unlock the
center differential.
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
Before emergency towing, check that
the eyelet is not broken or damaged
and that the installation bolts are not
loose.
Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
curely to the eyelet.
Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady
and even force.
To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
—Emergency towing eyelet
precautions

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CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is
used to get out when your vehicle
becomes struck in mud, sand or oth-
er condition from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power, make sure to observe the pre-
cautions mentioned below. Otherwise,
excessive stress will be put on the
eyelet and the towing cable or chain
may break, causing serious injury or
damage.
If the towing vehicle can hardly
move, do not forcibly continue the
towing. Contact your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service
for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle during
towing.
The following methods are effective to
get out when your vehicle is struck in
mud, sand or other condition from
which the vehicle cannot be driven out
under its own power. Use extreme cau-
tion when towing vehicles. In addition,
keep away from the vehicles and towing
cable or chain when towing.
Remove the soil and sand in the front
and the back of the tires.
Place a stone or wood under the tires.
If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of “P” position to other positions
even though the brake pedal is de-
pressed, use the shift lock override but-
ton as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK” position. Make sure the parking
brake is set.
2. Pry up the cover with a flatbladed screwdriver or equivalent.
—Tips for towing a stuck
vehicle If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever

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CAUTION
Do not attach the heavily damaged
plastic wheel ornament. It may fly off
the wheel and cause accidents while
the vehicle is moving.
Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap
or neutral detergent.
Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not
scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper
faces are soft.
Road tar: Remove with turpentine or
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces.
NOTICE
Do not use organic substances (gaso-
line, kerosene, benzine or strong sol-
vents), which may be toxic or cause
damage.
3. Rinse thoroughly—dried soap can
cause streaking. In hot weather you
may need to rinse each section right
after you wash it. 4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle
using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not
rub or press hard—you might scratch
the paint.
Automatic car wash
Your vehicle may be washed in an auto-
matic car wash, but remember that the
paint can be scratched by some types of
brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the
washing process itself. Scratching reduces
paint durability and gloss, especially on
darker colors. The manager of the car
wash should be able to advise you wheth-
er the process is safe for the paint on
your vehicle.
Waxing your Toyota
Polishing and waxing is recommended
to maintain the original beauty of your
Toyota’s finish.
Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle
surface does not repel water well.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be- fore you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax. 2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If
the finish has become extremely weath-
ered, use a car −cleaning polish, fol-
lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-
low the manufacturer ’s instructions and
precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
3. Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the sur-
face in large patches.
NOTICE
Always remove the plastic bumpers if
your vehicle is repainted and placed
in a high heat paint waxing booth.
High temperatures could damage the
bumpers.

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Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
 Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
 When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do− it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
See page 361 in Section 7 −2 for de-
tails about engine oil selection.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non −silicate, non −amine, non− ni-
trite, and non −borate coolant with long −
life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
pre− mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant) CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON II or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Parts and tools

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Towing capacity (trailer weight + cargo
weight), kg (lb.):
For weight carrying hitch 2268 (5000)
Also for weight distributing hitch
2UZ− FE engine
Tw o −wheel drive models
3311 (7300)
Four −wheel drive models
3175 (7000)
Dimensions and weights
Overall width mm (in.)
2790 (109.8)
Overall height
∗
1mm (in.)
1575 (62.0)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.) 1575 (62.0)
Rear tread mm (in.)
431 (950)
∗7
476 (1050)∗8
∗1: Unladen vehicle∗2: With two −wheel drive models∗
3: With four −wheel drive models∗
4: With roof rails∗5: With rear spoiler∗6: With rear height control air suspension∗7: With 5 occupants∗8: With 7 occupantsOverall length mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)
kg (lb.)4800 (189.0)
1875 (73.8)
1820 (71.7)
∗
2or3,4
1765 (69.5)∗2, 5
1760 (69.3)∗3, 5
1755 (69.1)∗2
1750 (68.9)∗3
1810 (71.3)∗2 or 3,4,6
1750 (68.9)∗2 or 3,5,6
1740 (68.5)∗2or3,6
91 (200)∗7
0(0)∗8Luggage compartment load capacity kg (lb.)

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20. ALTS 7.5 A: Charging system
21. HORN 10 A: Horns
22. A/F HEATER 15 A: A/F sensor
23. TRNHAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers
24. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
25. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
26. DR/LCK 20 A: Power door lock system
27. TOWING 30 A: Towing converter
28. RADIO NO.2 20 A: Audio system
29. IGN 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, anti −lock brake system, trac-
tion control system (two −wheel drive
models), active traction control system
(four −wheel drive models), vehicle sta-
bility control system, stop light, meter
and gauge
30. SRS 10 A: SRS airbag system
31. GAUGE 7.5 A: Meter and gauge
32. STA NO.2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system 33. FR WIPWSH 30 A:
Windshield wipers
and washer
34. 4WD 20 A: Four−wheel drive control
system
35. D P/SEAT 30 A: Driver ’s power seat
36. P P/SEAT 30 A: Front passenger ’s
power seat
37. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
38. RR WSH 15 A: Back window washer,
multiplex communication system
39. ECUIG 10 A: Shift lock control sys-
tem, power windows, anti −lock brake
system, traction control system (two −
wheel drive models), active traction
control system (four −wheel drive mod-
els), vehicle stability control system,
electric moon roof, multiplex commu-
nication system, theft deterrent system,
rear height control air suspension, tire
pressure warning system 40. IG1 15 A:
Anti−lock brake system,
traction control system (two −wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four −wheel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system, air condi-
tioning system, charging system, back
window defogger, back −up lights, turn
signal lights, emergency flashers, seat
heaters, AC inverter, instrument panel
light control, auto anti −glare inside rear
view mirror, SRS airbag system
41. STA 7.5 A: No circuit
42. SECU/HORN 10 A: Theft deterrent sys-
tem
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3. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, parking lights, instrument panel
light control, multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, instrument panel lights,
meter and gauge, grove box light
44. ACC 7.5 A: Power outlets, outside rear
view mirrors, audio system, navigation
system, rear seat audio system, shift
lock control system, instrument panel
lights
45. CIG 10 A: No circuit

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Fuses (type B)
46. AIRSUS 50 A: Rear height control air
suspension
47. AM1 50 A: All components in “ACC”,
“CIG”, “IG1”, “ECU −IG”, “FR WIP −
WSH”, “RR WIP”, “RR −WSH”, “4WD”,
and “STA” fuses
48. TOWING BRK 30 A: Trailer brake con-
troller
49. J/B 50 A: All components in “PWR
OUTLET”, “D P/SEAT”, “P P/SEAT”,
“POWER”, “TAIL” and “SECU/HORN”
fuses
50. BATT CHG 30 A: Trailer sub battery
51. TOWING 40 A: Trailer lights (tail
lights)
52. ABS MTR 40 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, traction control system (two −wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four −wheel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system
53. AM2 30 A: Starter system, “IGN”,
“GAUGE”, “STA NO.2” and “SRS” fuses
54. ABS SOL 50 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, traction control system (two −wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four −wheel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system 55. POWER 30 A:
Power windows, electric
moon roof
Fuses (type C)
56. ALT 140 A: All components in “AM2”,
“ALT −S”, “DR/LCK”, “TRN− HAZ”,
“HORN”, “RADIO NO.2”, “EFI”,
“TOWING”, “ABS MTR”, “ABS SOL”,
“HEATER” and “ETCS” fuses
57. HEATER 60 A: Air conditioning system

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Publication No. OM35811U
Part No. 01999-35811
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Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 137 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 319 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 298 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 347 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher.
For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gaso-
line with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or
higher is recommended.
See page 271 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
87 L (23.0 gal., 19.1 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 361 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 368 through 375.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 394.
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