2012 TOYOTA 4RUNNER hood release

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 203
P. 183
P. 209
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 211
P. 214
Gauges and meters P. 186
Glove box
P. 442
Hood lock release lever P. 519
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Accessory meter
Compass
Clock
Outside temperature display P. 199
P. 474
P. 455
P. 457
Parking brake pedal P. 184
Emergency flasher switch
P. 578
Shift lever P. 179
Audio system
Navigation system
,*1
Display Audio system,*2
P. 331
USB port
P. 369
Power outlets
P. 460
Bottle holders P. 451

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Push the auxiliary catch lever
to the left and lift the hood.
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STEP 2

628 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating:
● The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and drive belt while the engine
is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap, or coolant reservoir cap while the engine
and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable.
( P. 639)
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
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Auxiliary catch leverP. 5 1 9Fuel filler doorP. 109
Hood lock release lever
P. 519
Tire inflation pressure
P. 643
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 636
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 6 4 3
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)
With filter
Without filter
6.6 qt. (6.2 L, 5.5 Imp. qt.)
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 637
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20