2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER power steering

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Power steering fluid
■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid
temperature, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tem- perature, 50°F - 85°F[10°C - 30°C])
■ Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turn ing it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper towel

384 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Battery■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
CAUTION
■Checking the fluid level
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■ After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.

428 5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towin g procedure
The engine switch must be in the ACC (engine off) or the ON
(engine running) position.
4WD models:
On multi-mode 4WD models, put the four-wheel drive control switch
in H2.
On full-time 4WD models, unlock the center differential.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the four wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
■ Emergency towing eyelet precautions
● Before emergency towing, check that the eyelet is not broken or damaged.
● Fasten the towing cable or chain securely 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.

478 6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 66.1 lbf (294 N,30 kgf).
Chassis lubrication
Steering
Pedal clearance *12.1 in. (54 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear
limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *25 — 7 clicks
Fluid type
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Propeller shafts Spider
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum — disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base
multipurpose grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or
III

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation,
or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and heater,
to the extent that these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

510 Alphabetical index
Keys ........................................28
Reminder buzzer ................... 441
Wireless remote control key ..................................28, 29
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 421
Switch.................................... 158
Wattage ................................. 480
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 415
Wattage ................................. 480
Lights
Automatic light off system ..... 160
Emergency flasher switch .................................. 426
Hazard light switch ................426
Headlight switch .................... 158
Instrument panel light control dial ...................................... 149
Interior light switch ................307
Personal light switch ............. 306
Replacing light bulbs ............. 415
Running board lights ............. 305
Turn signal lights switch ........ 145
Wattage ................................. 480
Load capacity ................... 211, 470
Lock steering column ................69
Luggage compartment features................................... 338
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 368
General maintenance ............ 364
Maintenance data.................. 470
Maintenance requirements.... 362
Vehicle exterior ..................... 356
Vehicle interior ...................... 359
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 437 Meter
Accessory meter ................... 155
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 149
Meters ................................... 148
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 70
Rear side-view mirrors .......... 328
Side mirrors............................. 73
Vanity mirrors ........................ 324
Moon roof ................................... 82
MP3 disc ................................... 257
Odometer .................................. 148
Off-road precautions ............... 198
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 375
Warning light ................. 437, 439
Opener
Fuel door ................................. 85
Fuel filler door ......................... 85
Hood ..................................... 372
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 73
Outside temperature
display .................................... 326
Overhead console.................... 316
Overheating, Engine ................ 463
Parking brake ........................... 146
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 418
Switch ................................... 158
Wattage................................. 480
Personal lights ......................... 306 Switch ................................... 306
Wattage................................. 480
Power back windows................. 79
Power outlet ............................. 329
Power steering Fluid ...................................... 383
Power windows .......................... 76
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Service reminder indicators .............................. 151
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 143
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 457
Shift lock system ..................... 457
Shopping bag hooks ............... 340
Side airbags................................95
Side doors ..................................33
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 418
Switch.................................... 158
Wattage ................................. 480
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............73
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 479
Replacing .............................. 445
Storage location .................... 445
Spark plug ................................ 475
Specifications........................... 470
Speedometer ............................ 148
SRS airbags Curtain shield airbags .............95
Front airbags ...........................95
Precautions ........................... 102
Side airbags ............................95
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..............................69
Audio switches ...................... 271
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 423
Wattage ................................. 480
Storage feature......................... 309
Storage precautions ................208
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 466
Sun visors................................. 323
Switch Active traction control switch .................................. 182 AUTO LSD switch ................. 175
Cruise control switch ............. 166
Downhill Assist control
switch.................................. 186
Emergency flasher switch ..... 426
Engine switch ........................ 140
Fog light switch ..................... 162
Four-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 177
Hazard light switch ................ 426
Ignition switch ....................... 140
Light switch ........................... 158
Power back window switch ..... 79
Power door lock switch ........... 33
Power window switch .............. 76
Rear differential lock switch.................................. 184
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 165
Turn signal lights ................... 145
Window lock switch ................. 77
Wiper and washer ......... 163, 165
Tachometer .............................. 148
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 423
Switch ................................... 158
Wattage................................. 480
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 90
Engine immobilizer system ..... 88
Theft prevention labels............ 92
Theft prevention labels ............. 92
Tire inflation pressure ............. 479
Tire information Glossary ................................ 489
Size ....................................... 486
Tire identification number...... 485
Uniform tire quality grading ... 487
Tires
Chains ................................... 214
Checking ............................... 389
Identification number............. 485
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