2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER maintenance

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I/M test
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Identification
Engine 350
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Tire 353
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Vehicle 349
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Ignition switch 162
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Ignition switch light 139
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Indicator symbols 8
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Instrument panel
Brightness control 135
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Fuel gauge 146
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Indicator symbols 8
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Odometer 148
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Tachometer 147
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Trip meter 148
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Instrument panel light control 135
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Instrument panel overview 2,6
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Jack
Location 396 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Audio
AUX 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 391 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Key reminder buzzer 149
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Keys 12,411
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Light bulbs
Back−up light 458 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light 457 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker light 458 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal light 458 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight 456 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High mounted stoplight 459 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate light 459 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking light 458 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal light 458 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light bulbs, Replacing 454 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light, Interior
Engine (ignition) switch light 139 . . . . . . . . .
Interior light 136,137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal light 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light, Luggage compartment 138 . . . . . . . . . .
Light, Running board 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited−slip differential 349 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load capacity 364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock
Back door 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low engine oil pressure warning light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment light 138 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage cover 332 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage deck 333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Maintenance
Do−it−yourself maintenance 430 . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 425 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 423 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 422 . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 432 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 422 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 426 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs 149 . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator 149 . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum allowable speed
Automatic transmission 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror
Anti−glare inside rear view 123 . . . . . . . . . .
Auto anti−glare inside rear view 124 . . . . . .
Mirrors
Folding rear view 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view 121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirror defogger 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain clearing mirrors 419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear side−view 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moon roof 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi−information display 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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New vehicle break−in 339
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Odometer148
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Off−road driving precautions 374
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Off−road vehicle precautions 338
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Oil
Consumption 344
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Power steering 440
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Viscosity and grade 436
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Oil consumption 344
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Open door warning light 149
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Operation in foreign countries 341
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Outside temperature display 305
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Overheating, Engine 394
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Overheating, Engine coolant 146
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Overview
Engine compartment 428
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Parking brake
Operation 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder buzzer 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 415 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power back window 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 315,316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 122 . . . . . . . . .
Power steering
Fluid level 440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preloaders
(seat belt pretensioners) 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) 71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion 414
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Radiator
Checking the radiator 439 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine 438 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain clearing mirrors 419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system 240 . . . . .
Rear console box 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holder 330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holders and tray 328 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear height control air
suspension 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat precautions 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats 50,52,53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear side−view mirrors 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear vents 299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror
Anti−glare inside 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror, auto anti−glare inside 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors
Folding 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view monitor system 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 472 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof luggage carrier 334 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running board light 140
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Satellite radio controller 208
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Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 43
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Seat belt extender 69
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Seat belts
Cleaning 417
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Fastening 64
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Seat belt precautions 64
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Seat belt pretensioners 71
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Seat heater switches 63
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Seating capacity 364
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Seats 42
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Service and maintenance 422
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Service reminder indicator 149
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Side door locks 22
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Side door locks
Automatic locking and unlocking functions 25
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Side doors 22
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Side doors
Automatic locking and unlocking functions 25
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Side vents 299
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Spare fuse 452
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Spare tire 396
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Spark plugs
Iridium−tipped spark plugs 345
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Specifications 462
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SRS driver airbag and
front passenger airbag 74
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You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper main tenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maint ain your vehicle and
enables you to correct ly perform your own
maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.

Where to obtain the Repair Manual
The repair manual for 4RUNNER may be pur-
chased from any Toyota dealer or the Material
Distribution Center. To purchase the repair
manual, please contact your Toyota dealer or call
the Material Distribution Center tollfree at
18006222033.
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electric al system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.

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Publication No. OM35897U
Part No. 01999-35897
Printed in Japan 01−0802−00
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Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 149 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 390 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 393 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break−in period 339 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 423 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index 475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher.
See page 339 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
87 L (23.0 gal., 19.1 Imp. gal.)
Engine oil:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 437 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 441 through 448.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 467.
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