2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER winter tires

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SEATING CONFIGURATION
VA R I AT I O N
In case of removing the rear seats,
it is possible to load as much cargo
as the weight of the removed seats.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity) − (Total weight of occupants) +
(Weight of the removed rear seats)
Rear seats weights:
Each seat 11 kg (24 lb.) Determine what kind of tires your
vehicle is originally equipped with.
1. Summer tires
Summer tires are high−speed capabil-
ity tires best suited to highway driving
under dry conditions.
Since summer tires do not have the
same traction performance as snow
tires, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow−covered or icy roads.
For driving on snow−covered or icy
roads, we recommend using snow
tires. If installing snow tires, be sure
to replace all four tires.
2. All season tires
All season tires are designed to pro-
vide better traction in snow and to be
adequate for driving in most winter
conditions, as well as for use all year
round. All season tires, however, do not have
adequate traction performance
compared with snow tires in heavy or
loose snow. Also, all season tires fall
short in acceleration and handling
performance compared with summer
tires in highway driving.
The details about how to distinguish
summer tires from all season tires are
described on page 352.
CAUTION

Do not mix summer and all sea-
son tires on your vehicle as
this can cause dangerous han-
dling characteristics, resulting
in loss of control.
 Do not use tire other than the
manufacturer’s designated
tires, and never mix tires or
wheels of the sizes different
from the originals.
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When restarting out after parking on a
slope:1. With the transmission in P" position, start the engine. Be sure to keep the
brake pedal depressed.
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or back away
from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply
your brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blo cks.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or
the posted towing speed limit,
whichever is lower. Because insta-
bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle−
trailer combination usually in-
creases as the speed increases, ex-
ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may
cause loss of control.
Slow down and downshift before
descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden down-
shifts.
Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This
could cause the brakes to overheat
and result in reduced braking effi-
ciency.
Improving fuel economy is easyjust take
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:
Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See page
441 in Section 7−2 for instructions.
Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
Avoid lengthy warm−up idling. Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
drivingbut gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.
Put the selector lever into the D"
when engine braking is not required.
Driving with the selector lever in 4"
will reduce the fuel economy. (For de-
tails, see Automatic transmission" on
page 163 in Section 1−7.)
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
How to save fuel and make
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SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting
Cold weather 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 391 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Adjusting steering wheel 120 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 120
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Steering column
Column lock 162
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Steering switches, Audio remote control 238
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Sun visors 125
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Suspension and chassis 351
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Switch
Back window defogger 142
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Back window wiper and washer 141 . . . . . .
Emergency flasher 135
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Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 130,132
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Ignition 162
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Outside rear view mirror defogger 142
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Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off 95
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Windshield wiper and washer 141 . . . . . . . .
T
Tachometer 147
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Telescopic steering column 120
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Theft deterrent system 35
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Theft prevention labels 351
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Tie−down hooks 331
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Tilt steering wheel 120
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Tire pressure warning system 197
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Tires
Changing 395
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Checking and replacing 443
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Flat tire 395
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Glossary 357
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Inflation pressure 441,467
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Replacing wheels 447
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Rotating tires 445
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Size 354,467
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Snow tires and chains 446
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Spare 396
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Symbols 352
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) 353
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Tissue box holder 325
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Tools 396
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To w i n g
Capacity 364
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Dinghy towing 376
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Emergency towing 408
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Emergency towing eyelet precautions 409
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 405
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Tips for towing a stuck vehicle 410 . . . . . . .
Trailer 377
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Traction control system 175
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Trailer towing 377
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Trash holder 326
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Trip meter 148
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Turn signals 130,132
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Uniform tire quality grading 355
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V
VSC OFF" warning light 149
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Vanity mirrors 127
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Vehicle identification number 349
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Vehicle stability control system 183 . . . . . . . .
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Warning buzzer 149
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Warning light 149
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Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 453
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Washing and waxing 415
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Wheels
Aluminum wheel 448
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Replacing wheels 447
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Window
Power back window 30
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Windshield wiper and
washer switch 141
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Winter driving tips 375
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Wireless remote control 15,411
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