2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER fuel type

86 1-5. Refueling
Closing the fuel tank capWhen replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)
CAUTION
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■
Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 473)
■ Normal characteristics afte r turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a
fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Engine
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
Fuel
Model 1GR-FE
Type6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70  3.74 in. (94.0  95.0 mm)
Displacement 241.4 cu.in. (3956 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Valve clearance
(engine cold)
Intake
Exhaust 0.006—0.010 in. (0.15—0.25 mm)
0.011—0.015 in. (0.29—0.39 mm)
Model
2UZ-FE
Type 8-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70  3.31 in. (94.0  84.0 mm)
Displacement 284.5 cu.in. (4664 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Valve clearance
(engine cold)
Intake
Exhaust 0.006—0.010 in. (0.15—0.25 mm)
0.010—0.014 in. (0.25—0.35 mm)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research octane number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 lmp.gal.)

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■Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains
oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is
available in many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recomm end blended gasoline
● Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the
oxygenate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommen d gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
NOTICE
■
Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in
engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage and
should be corrected by refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol.
It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Alphabetical index
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 418
Switch ................................... 158
Wattage ................................ 480
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 480
Fuel Capacity ............................... 473
Fuel gauge ........................... 148
Fuel pump shut off system ... 433
Gas station information ........ 520
Information ........................... 481
Refueling ................................ 85
Type ..................................... 473
Warning light ........................ 439
Fuel door .................................... 85
Fuel filler door ........................... 85
Fuel pump shut off system .... 433
Fuses Fuses.................................... 404
Locations .............................. 407
Garage door opener ................ 345
Gas station information .......... 520
Gauges ..................................... 148
Glove box ................................. 310
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 426
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 60
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............ 416
Switch ................................... 158
Wattage ................................ 480
Heaters Seat heaters ......................... 334
Side mirror ............................ 240 Height control
Electronically modulated
air suspension.....................169
Hill-start assist control ............188
Hood ..........................................372
Hooks Cargo net ..............................339
Shopping bag ........................340
Horn...........................................147
I/M test.......................................367
Identification Engine ...................................472
Tire ........................................485
Vehicle ..................................471
Ignition switch ..........................140
Illuminated entry system .........305
Immobilizer system....................88
Indicator lights .........................151
Initialization
Items to initialize....................498
Inside rear view mirror ..............70
Instrument panel light
control ....................................149
Interior lights
Interior lights..........................305
Switch....................................307
Wattage .................................480
Jack Positioning the jack ...............448
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........445
Jack handle ..............................448
Keyless entry..............................29
Keys
Engine switch ........................140
If you lose your keys .............458
Ignition switch........................140
Key battery ............................402
Keyless entry...........................29
Key number .............................28
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 3 7 2Fuel filler doorP. 8 5
Tire inflation pressure
P. 4 7 9
Hood lock release lever P. 3 7 2
Fuel tank capacity 23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 4 7 9
Engine oil
capacity
(Drain and
refill)
4.0 L V6
(1GR-FE)
engineqt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 5.5 (5.2, 4.6)
Without filter 5.2 (4.9, 4.3)
4.7 L V8
(2UZ-FE)
engine qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 6.5 (6.2, 5.5)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 474
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30