2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER cooling

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■
Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery:
● Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.
■ Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery:
● When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fans or belt.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub-
sides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. (
P. 497)
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument panel) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and call your Toyota dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
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STEP 2
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STEP 4
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618 6-1. Specifications
4RUNNER_U
Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
8.6 qt. (8.1 L, 7.1 Imp. qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO SK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

668 Alphabetical index
4RUNNER_U
Child safetyAirbag precautions ................122
Battery precautions ....... 511, 603
Child-protectors ....................... 53
Child restraint system............136
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................82
Installing child restraints ........ 140
Moon roof precautions .......... 101
Power window lock switch....... 91
Power window precautions .....93
Removed key battery precautions .........................530
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................84
Seat belt precautions ..............83
Seat heater precautions ........ 446
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 478
Interior ...................................481
Seat belts ..............................482
Clock ......................................... 431
Coin holder ............................... 419
Compass ...................................450
Condenser ................................504
Console box ............................. 418
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 604
Crawl Control ...........................241
Cruise control...........................209
Cup holder ................................423
Curtain shield airbags ............. 115
Customizable features............. 640 Daytime running light
system .................................... 202
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 310
Side mirrors........................... 310
Dimension ................................ 612
Dinghy towing .......................... 293
Display Trip information ..................... 195
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 491
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 413
Wattage................................. 624
Door lock Back door .......................... 33, 56
Side door........................... 33, 51
Wireless remote control .......... 47
Doors
Back door .......................... 33, 56
Door windows ......................... 91
Side door........................... 33, 51
Side mirrors............................. 89
Downhill assist control system .................................... 238
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 568D