2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER fuel type

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
4RUNNER_U
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Shift position purpose
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the pos-sible gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnec-
essary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
Standard typeMulti-mode type
PParking the vehicle/ starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2
( P. 176)
3Position for engine
braking
2Position for more
powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
4RUNNER_U
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Eco Driving Indicator and average fuel consumption
Non-Optitron type meter
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration
(Eco driving), Eco Driving Indica-
tor Light will turn on.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone
Display
Suggests Zone of Eco driving
with current Eco driving ratio
based on acceleration.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration
In case over-use of the accelera-
tor causes the vehicle to exceed
Zone of Eco driving, the right of
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-
play will blink and Eco Driving
Indicator Light will turn off.
Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the function was
reset.
Pressing and holding the display
change button will reset the aver-
age fuel consumption.
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186 2-2. Instrument cluster
4RUNNER_UOptitron type meter
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration
(Eco driving), Eco Driving Indica-
tor Light will turn on.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone
Display
Suggests Zone of Eco driving
with current Eco driving ratio
based on acceleration.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration
In case over-use of the accelera-
tor causes the vehicle to exceed
Zone of Eco driving, the right of
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-
play will blink and Eco Driving
Indicator Light will turn off.
Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the function was
reset.
Pressing and holding the display
change button will reset the aver-
age fuel consumption.
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188 2-2. Instrument cluster
4RUNNER_U
■The meters and display illuminate when (Optitron type meter)
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Eco Driving Indicator operates when
The vehicle is being driven with the shift lever in D.
■ When the average fuel consumption is reset
The average fuel consumption displayed on the accessory meter and “Past
Record” screen of the navigation system (if equipped) will be reset at the
same time.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights (Optitron type meter)
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control dial is turned fully upward.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 604)
■ While driving (Optitron type meter)
When the voltmeter indicates more than 19 V or less than 9 V, the battery
may be malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.

202 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4RUNNER_U
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
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■Daytime running light system
● To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running
lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the park-
ing brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.
Type A and B: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the
switch.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
CTH23AS012

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER_U
Engine
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Fuel
Model2TR-FE
Ty p e4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.74  3.74 in. (95.0  95.0 mm)
Displacement164.4 cu.in. (2694 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Valve clearance
(engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Model1GR-FE
Ty p e6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70  3.74 in. (94.0  95.0 mm)
Displacement241.4 cu.in. (3956 cm3)
Valve clearance
(engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research octane number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)

626 6-1. Specifications
4RUNNER_U
■Gasoline quality standards
● Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have devel-
oped a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter
(WWFC), which is expected to be applied worldwide.
● The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emis-
sion levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
● The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,
and improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
■ Recommendation of the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains detergent additives to clean and/
or keep clean intake systems.
■ Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates 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.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
● Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-
ate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER_U
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Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methyl-
cyclopentadienyl 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.
■ If your engine knocks
● Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
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 the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (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.