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The amount of engine oil consumed de-
pends on the viscosity of the oil, the
quality of the oil and the conditions the
vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed by high−speed driv-
ing and frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.
A new engine consumes more oil, since
its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls
have not become conditioned.
Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000
km (1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp. qt./600
miles)
When judging the amount of oil con-
sumption, note that the oil may become
diluted and make it difficult to judge
the true level accurately.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This
is because the oil is gradually becoming
diluted with fuel or moisture, making it
appear that the oil level has not changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate out
when the vehicle is then driven at high
speeds, as on an expressway, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after driving at high speeds. IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK
One of the most important points in prop-
er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-
gine oil at the optimum level so that oil
function will not be impaired. Therefore, it
is essential that the oil level be checked
regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil
level be checked every time you refuel
the vehicle.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on oil level check,
see “Checking the engine oil level” in Sec-
tion 7
−2.
Your engine is fitted with iridium tipped
spark plugs.
NOTICE
Use only iridium tipped spark plugs.
Do not adjust gaps for engine perfor-
mance or smooth driveability.
Iridium tipped spark plugs
(4.7 L V8 [2UZ FE] engine)
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Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
ing. Section 7−3 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
and most service stations will be pleased
to check the level of charge.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See Section 7 −2 for recommended viscos-
ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your
vehicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, call your Toyota deal-
er—they will be pleased to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de −icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing. To open
a frozen lock, try heating the key before
inserting it.
Use a washer fluid containing an anti-
freeze solution.
This product is available at your Toyota
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
the manufacturer ’s directions for how
much to mix with water.NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into
“P” (automatic) or into first or reverse
(manual) and block the front wheels. Do
not use the parking brake, or snow or
water accumulated in and around the
parking brake mechanism may freeze,
making it hard to release.
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
under the fenders.
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
winter driving, stop and check under the
fenders occasionally.
Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emer-
gency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in the
vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,
bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,
jumper cables, etc.
Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with four wheels on the
ground) behind a motorhome.
NOTICE
Do not tow your vehicle with four
wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to your vehicle.
Dinghy towing
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Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
SAE 5W 30 is the best choice for good
fuel economy and good starting in cold
weather.
If SAE 5W 30 is not available, SAE
10W 30 may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 5W 30 at
the next oil change.
Oil identification mark
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-
dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-
fication Mark is added to some oil con-
tainers to help you select the oil you
should use.
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ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) engine
With filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
Without filter 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
4.7 L V8 (2UZ −FE) engine
With filter 6.2 (6.5, 5.5)
Without filter 5.7 (6.0, 5.0)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
With manual transmission 10.4 (11.0, 9.2)
With automatic transmission 4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) engine
10.3 (10.9, 9.1)
4.7 L V8 (2UZ −FE) engine
Standard and access cab models 12.6 (13.0, 11.1)
Double cab models
12.8 (13.5, 11.3) Coolant type:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non −silicate, non −amine,
non− nitrite, and non− borate coolant with
long− life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long −life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details.
BATTERY
Open voltage∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.
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Recommended oil viscosity:
FrontSAE 75W −90
Rear Standard differential
Synthetic oil SAE 75W −140
Limited− slip differential
Above −18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below −18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W −90
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
(Four wheel drive models)
Propeller shafts: SpidersLithium base chassis grease, NLGI
No.2
Double cardan joint Molybdenum −disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Slide yokes Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI
No.2 or Molybdenum −disulfide lithium
base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
Without vehicle stability control system95 (3.7)
With vehicle stability control system 80 (3.1)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment: Pedal type—when depressed with the
force of 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.1 lbf)8—10 clicks
Lever type—when pulled with the force
of 200 N (20.4 kgf, 45 lbf) 19—25 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 STEERING
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III
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Jack
Location 409,410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Key reminder buzzer 178
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Keys 16,426
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Light bulbs
Back −up lights 475,476,477 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo lamps 478 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog lights 472 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker lights 473,474 . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal lights 473,474 . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 471 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High mounted stoplight 478 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate lights 478 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking lights 472 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal lights 475,476,477 . . . . . .
Stop/tail/rear side marker lights 475,476,477 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light bulbs, Replacing 470 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light, Interior
Ignition switch light 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior light 165,166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal light 165,166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step light 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited slip differential 365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load capacity 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lock
Front doors 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low engine oil pressure warning light 178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 178 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low tire pressure warning light 178,207 . . . . .
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M
Maintenance
Do −it−yourself maintenance 445 . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 439 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 437 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 436 . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 447 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 436 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 440 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs 178 . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator 178 . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission
Driving with a manual transmission 195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting speed 195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum allowable speed
Automatic transmission 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror
Anti −glare inside rear view 156
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Auto anti −glare inside rear view 157 . . . . . .
Mirrors
Folding rear view 156
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Outside rear view 154
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Power rear view 155
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Vanity 159
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Moon roof 48
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Multi −information display 316
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New vehicle break −in 351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note pad holder 345 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Odometer 177
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Off −road driving precautions 385
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Off −road vehicle precautions 350
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Oil
Consumption 356
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Power steering 455
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Pressure gauge 175
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Viscosity and grade 450
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Oil consumption 356
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Open door warning light 178
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Operation in foreign countries 354
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Outside rear view mirror heaters 170 . . . . . . .