2012 TOYOTA 4RUNNER battery

640 6-1. Specifications
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Electrical system
Transfer (4WD models)
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil
LF” at the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer
Gear oil LF” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above
specification. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(
*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Oil capacity
Part-time 4WD models
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Full-time 4WD models
1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W

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Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance data After the maintenance is performed
P. 509
The following item must be initialized for normal system operation in
cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
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Back door
Back door ............................... 63
Back window ........................ 101
Smart key system ... ................ 35
Wireless remote control.......... 49
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 566
Wattage ................................ 644
Back window ........................... 101
Battery
Checking .............................. 532
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............ 623
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 288
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 388
Bluetooth® phone ................... 404
Bottle holder ............................ 451
Brake
Fluid...................................... 528
Parking brake ....................... 184
Brake assist ............................. 266
Break-in tips ............................ 161
Brightness control Instrument light control ......... 191 Care
Exterior ..................................502
Interior ...................................505
Seat belts ..............................506
Cargo capacity .........................280
Cargo hooks .............................480
Cargo net hooks.......................481
CD player/changer ...................345
Center differential lock ............239
Chains .......................................290
Child-protectors .........................55
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........142
Booster seats, installation .....146
Convertible seats, definition .............................142
Convertible seats, installation ...........................146
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........136
Infant seats, definition ...........142
Infant seats, installation.........146
Installing CRS with LATCH system........ ............148
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................151
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................154
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................128
Battery precautions ....... 534, 626
Child-protectors ....................... 55
Child restraint system............142
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................89
Installing child restraints ........ 146
Moon roof precautions .......... 108
Power window lock switch....... 98
Power window precautions ...100
Removed key battery precautions .........................554
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................91
Seat belt precautions ..............90
Seat heater precautions ........ 470
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 502
Interior ...................................505
Seat belts ..............................506
Clock ......................................... 455
Coin holder ............................... 444
Compass ...................................474
Condenser ................................527
Console box ............................. 443
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 627
Crawl Control ...........................254
Cruise control...........................217
Cup holder ................................448
Curtain shield airbags ............. 121
Customizable features............. 660 Daytime running light
system .................................... 207
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 328
Side mirrors........................... 328
Dimension ................................ 634
Dinghy towing .......................... 311
Display Trip information ..................... 200
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 516
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 438
Wattage................................. 644
Door lock Back door .......................... 35, 63
Side door........................... 35, 53
Wireless remote control .......... 49
Doors
Back door .......................... 35, 63
Door windows ......................... 98
Side door........................... 35, 53
Side mirrors............................. 96
Downhill assist control system .................................... 251
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 591
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 161
Correct posture ..................... 119
Driving assist systems .......... 266
Off-road precautions ............. 275
Procedures............................ 160
Winter driving tips ................. 288D

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Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is depleted...... 552, 621
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 578
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 621
If the engine will not start...... 616
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 618
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............ 623
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 587
If the warning light turns on .............................. 587
If you cannot operate back
door opener........................ 620
If you have a flat tire ............ 603
If you lose your keys............. 619
If you think something is wrong ................................. 585
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 630
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 631
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 579
If your vehicle overheats ...... 627
Engine
Compartment........................ 520
Engine switch ............... 170, 173
Hood ..................................... 519
How to start the engine .................. 170, 173
Identification number ............ 635
If the engine will not start...... 616
Ignition switch ............... 170, 173
Overheating .......................... 627 Engine compartment cover.....521
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................639
Checking ...............................526
Preparing and checking before winter .......................288
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................186
Engine immobilizer system.....113
Engine oil
Capacity ................................637
Checking ...............................522
Preparing and checking before winter .......................288
Engine switch ...................170, 173
Event data recorder ...................26
Floor mat...................................473
Fluid
Brake .....................................528
Power steering ......................530
Washer ..................................535
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............565
Switch....................................209
Wattage .................................644
Four-wheel drive
system ............................236, 239
Front passenger occupant classification system ............136
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light .................591
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................68
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............565
Switch....................................203
Wattage .................................644
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............565
Switch....................................183
Wattage .................................644E
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Odometer .................................. 186
Off-road precautions ............... 275
OilEngine oil ..............................522
Opener Fuel filler door ....................... 109
Hood......................................519
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............... 96
Outside temperature display .................................... 457
Overhead console .................... 447
Overheating, Engine ................627
Parking brake ...........................184
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 565
Switch.................................... 203
Wattage .................................644
Party mode switch ...................380
Pen holder ................................446
Personal lights Switch.................................... 439
Wattage .................................644
Power back window .................101
Power outlets ...................460, 463
Power steering Fluid ......................................530
Power windows ..........................98 Radiator .................................... 527
Radio ......................................... 338
Rear differential lock
system .................................... 248
Rear seats Adjustment .............................. 72
Folding down............... 74, 76, 79
Rear step bumper ...................... 64
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 565
Wattage................................. 644
Rear view monitor system ...... 226
Rear window............................. 101
Rear window defogger ............ 328
Rear window wiper .................. 214
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 555
Key battery ............................ 552
Light bulbs............................. 565
Tires ...................................... 603
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 668
Reset the maintenance data ... 509
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ...... 134
Roof luggage carrier................ 280O
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Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 565
Switch ................................... 183
Wattage ................................ 644
Valet key..................................... 32
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 454
Wattage ................................ 644
Vanity mirrors .......................... 454
Vehicle identification number................................... 635
Vehicle stability control .......... 266
VSC ........................................... 266
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 587
Key reminder ........................ 597
Open door ........................... 591
Open moon roof reminder .... 597
Seat belt reminder ................ 591
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ......... 589
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature ................ 592
Brake system........................ 587
Charging system .... .............. 588
Engine oil pressure............... 588
KDSS.................................... 590
Low fuel level........................ 591
Low washer fluid................... 592
Maintenance required reminder light ..................... 591
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 588
Open door ............................ 591
Power steering ..................... 590
Pretensioners ....................... 588
Seat belt reminder ................ 591
Smart key system ... .............. 595
SRS airbags ......................... 588
Tire pressure ........................ 592
Unengaged “Park” ................ 590 Washer
Checking ...............................535
Preparing and checking before winter .......................288
Switch............................211, 214
Washing and waxing ...............502
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................280
Load limits .............................286
Weight ...................................634
Wheels ......................................547
Window glasses ................98, 101
Window lock switch ...................98
Windows Power back window ..............101
Power windows .......................98
Rear window defogger ..........328
Washer ..........................211, 214
Windshield wiper de-icer.........330
Windshield wipers ...................211
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............552
Wireless remote control key ....49
WMA disc ..................................354
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