2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER scheduled maintenance interval

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER_U
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.
(P. 509)
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct
level? (
P. 505)
Engine coolant Is the engine coolant at the
correct level? (
P. 503)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct
level? (
P. 498)
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Power steering fluid Is the power steering fluid at the
correct level? (
P. 507)
Radiator/condenser The radiator and condenser
should be free from foreign
objects. (
P. 504)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient washer fluid?
(P. 512)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner's Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER_U
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Checking interval
Inspect, clean and replace the air conditioning filter according to the mainte-
nance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, more fre-
quent cleaning or early replacement may be required. (For scheduled
maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the system
● When using the air conditioning system, make sure that a filter is always
installed.
● When cleaning the filter, do not clean with water.
■ Cleaning method
If the filter is dirty, clean by
blowing compressed air
through the filter from the
underside.
Hold the air gun 2 in. (5 cm)
from the filter and blow for
approximately 2 minutes at 72
psi (500 kpa, 5.0 kgf/cm
2 or
bar).
If an air gun is not available,
have the filter cleaned by your
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER_U
*1: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle hav
ing reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
*2: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver
and front passenger that
his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of 12
mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
*3: Maintenance required reminder light:
Refer to the seperate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle. (U.S.A.)
Maintenance required
reminder light
*3
Indicates that maintenance
is required according to the
driven distance on the main-
tenance schedule.
Illuminates for about 3 sec-
onds and then flashes for
about 15 seconds approxi-
mately 4500 miles (7200
km) after the maintenance
data has been reset.
If necessary, perform main-
tenance.
Comes on and remains on if
the distance driven exceeds
5000 miles (8000 km) after
the maintenance data has
been reset.
(The Indicator will not work
unless the maintenance
data has been reset.) Perform the necessary
maintenance.
Please reset the mainte-
nance data after the mainte-
nance is performed.
See page “Reset the
mainteance data”
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure