2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER power steering

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5-1. Essential information
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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 eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
use caution for the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
Doing so will lock the steering wheel and prevent operation, possibly caus-
ing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
● 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 and transfer
(4WD models) when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on
the ground.
4WD models: Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with
the ground.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● 2WD models without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is
removed. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the
front wheels straight.
● 2WD models with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off. The steering lock mecha-
nism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Slip indicator Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRAC (TRC) system;
• The active traction control system;
• The AUTO LSD system;
• The downhill assist control system;
• The hill-start assist control system; or
• The Crawl Control system
Power steering warning light Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system
Unengaged “Park” warning light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the transmission “Park” mech-
anism.
KDSS warning light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in KDSS
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed Check that all the doors are
closed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■
If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Stop the engine by press-
ing and holding the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch for 3
consecutive seconds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
STEP 4
STEP 5

622 6-1. Specifications
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Chassis lubrication
Steering
Propeller shafts
Spider
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chas-
sis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base mul-
tipurpose grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III

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Vehicle specifications
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Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
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
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic 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

670 Alphabetical index
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Floor mat...................................449
FluidBrake .....................................505
Power steering ......................507
Washer .................................. 512
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch.................................... 204
Wattage .................................624
Four-wheel drive system ............................ 223, 226
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............130
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light .................568
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 61
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch.................................... 198
Wattage .................................624
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch.................................... 179
Wattage .................................624
Fuel Capacity ................................615
Fuel gauge ............................ 182
Fuel pump shut off system ....562
Gas station information .........680
Information ............................ 625
Refueling ............................... 102
Type ......................................615
Fuel door...................................102
Fuel filler door .......................... 102
Fuel pump shut off system .................................... 562
Fuses......................................... 531 Garage door opener ................ 462
Gas station information .......... 680
Gauges...................................... 182
Glove box ................................. 417
Grocery bag hooks .................. 459
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 380
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 554
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................. 76
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch ................................... 198
Wattage................................. 624
Heaters
Seat heaters.......................... 446
Side mirrors........................... 310
Hill-start assist control ............ 253
Hood.......................................... 494
Hooks Cargo hook ........................... 456
Cargo net hooks.................... 457
Grocery bag hooks................ 459
Horn .......................................... 181FG
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Odometer ................................. 182
Off-road precautions............... 262
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 498
Opener Fuel filler door....................... 102
Hood ..................................... 494
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 89
Outside temperature display ................................... 433
Overhead console ................... 422
Overheating, Engine ............... 604
Parking brake .......................... 180
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 541
Switch ................................... 198
Wattage ................................ 624
Party mode switch .................. 359
Pen holder................................ 421
Personal lights Switch ................................... 414
Wattage ................................ 624
Power back window .................. 94
Power outlets................... 436, 439
Power steering Fluid...................................... 507
Power windows ......................... 91 Radiator ....................................504
Radio .........................................317
Rear differential lock
system ....................................235
Rear seats Adjustment ..............................65
Folding down ...............67, 69, 72
Rear step bumper ......................57
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............541
Wattage .................................624
Rear view monitor system ......218
Rear window ...............................94
Rear window defogger ............310
Rear window wiper ..................207
Replacing
Fuses ....................................531
Key battery ............................528
Light bulbs .............................541
Tires ......................................578
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................648
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch.......128
Roof luggage carrier ................267O
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Turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch.................................... 179
Wattage .................................624
Valet key .....................................30
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................430
Wattage .................................624
Vanity mirrors...........................430
Vehicle identification number ...................................613
Vehicle stability control...........253
VSC............................................ 253
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................565
Key reminder .........................572
Open door ............................ 567
Open moon roof reminder ..... 572
Seat belt reminder .................568
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 567
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature ................. 568
Brake system ........................565
Charging system .... ...............566
Engine oil pressure ............... 566
Engine oil replacement.......... 569
KDSS .................................... 567
Low fuel level ........................568
Low washer fluid ...................568
Malfunction indicator lamp ....566
Open door ............................. 567
Power steering ......................567
Pretensioners ........................566
Seat belt reminder .................568
Smart key system... ............... 570
SRS airbags .......................... 566
Tire pressure .........................568
Unengaged “Park” .................567 Washer
Checking ............................... 512
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 275
Switch ........................... 205, 207
Washing and waxing ............... 478
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 267
Load limits ............................. 273
Weight ................................... 612
Wheels ...................................... 524
Window glasses .................. 91, 94
Window lock switch................... 91
Windows Power back window ................ 94
Power windows ....................... 91
Rear window defogger .......... 310
Washer.......................... 205, 207
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 312
Windshield wipers ................... 205
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 528
Wireless remote control key.... 47
WMA disc.................................. 333
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