2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER checking oil

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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.

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Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
■ Recommended viscosity
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy, and good
starting in cold weather.
*: If SAE 5W-30 oil is not avail-able, SAE 10W-30 oil may be
used. However, it should be
replaced with SAE 5W-30 at
the next oil change.
■How to read oil container labels
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to
help you select the oil you should use.
Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil
ItemsClean funnel
Outside temperature

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Downhill Assist Control .......... 186
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer ..................................... 439
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 439
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 133
Correct posture .......................93
Driving assist systems........... 188
Procedures ............................ 140
Winter driving tips.................. 213
Driving position memory...........58
DVD player ................................ 280
Electronically modulated air suspension............................. 169
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 436
If a warning light turns on ...... 436
If the engine will not start ...... 456
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 457
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 459
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 466
If you have a flat tire ............. 445
If you lose your keys ............. 458
If you think something is wrong .................................. 432
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 427
If your vehicle overheats ....... 463
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 426
Engine
Compartment ........................ 373
Engine switch ........................ 140
Hood...................................... 372
How to start the engine ......... 140
Identification number ............. 472
If the engine will not start ...... 456 Ignition switch ....................... 140
Immobilizer system ................. 88
Overheating .......................... 463
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 475
Checking ............................... 380
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 213
Temperature gauge .............. 148
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 148
Engine immobilizer system ...... 88
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 474
Checking ............................... 375
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 213
Warning light ................. 437, 439
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 378
Engine switch........................... 140
Event data recorder ................. 434
Floor mat .................................. 337
Fluid Brake..................................... 381
Washer.................................. 387
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 417
Switch ................................... 162
Wattage................................. 480
Four-wheel drive system Four-wheel drive control switch.................................. 177
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 108
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 439
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer ...................... 439
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 41
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If you have a flat tire ............. 445
Inflation pressure .................. 479
Information ........................... 484
Replacing ..................... 389, 445
Rotating tires ........................ 389
Size ...................................... 479
Spare tire .............................. 445
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 389, 441
Warning light ........................ 439
Tissue pocket .......................... 313
Tools......................................... 445
Total load capacity .................. 211
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 228
Emergency towing ................ 427
Trailer towing ........................ 216
Traction control system ......... 188
TRAC ........................................ 188
Trash holder ............................ 314
Trip meter................................. 148
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .... 419, 420
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 480
Valet key..................................... 28
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 324
Wattage ................................ 480
Vanity mirrors .......................... 324
Vehicle identification
number................................... 471
Vehicle stability control .......... 188
VSC ........................................... 188 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................436
Key reminder .........................441
Seat belt reminder .................439
Warning lights
ABS .......................................437
Airbag system .......................437
Anti-lock brake system ..........437
Automatic transmission fluidtemperature ........................437
Brake system ........................436
Charging system .... ...............437
Driver’s seat belt ...................439
Engine oil replacement..........439
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 437
Front passenger’s seat belt ...439
Low engine oil pressure ........437
Low fuel level ........................439
Low washer fluid ...................439
Malfunction indicator lamp ....437
Open door .............................439
SRS .......................................437
Tire pressure .........................439
VSC OFF...............................437
Washer
Checking ...............................387
Preparing and checking before winter .......................213
Switch............................163, 165
Washing and waxing ...............356
Weight Cargo capacity ......................203
Load limits .............................211
Weight ...................................470
Wheels ......................................398
Window glasses ..................76, 79
Window lock switch ...................77
Windows Power back window ................79
Power windows .......................76
Rear window defogger ..........240
Washer ..........................163, 165
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