2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER checking oil

15Pictorial index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 372
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 468
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 372
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 433
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 463
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 455
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Front turn signal/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Stop/tail lights/rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 391, Wattages: P. 469)
*: Vehicles with a smart key system
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3596-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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3606-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)■
Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■ Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selection P. 463
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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517Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
Eco Driving Indicator ................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key ............................ 94Battery-saving function ......... 110
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 450
Replacing the battery ............ 385
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 450
If the engine will not start ...... 446
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 448
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 452
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 418
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 418
If the warning message is displayed......................... 426
If you cannot operate back door opener ............... 449
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
If you think something is wrong .............................. 416
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 458
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 409
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 411
If your vehicle overheats ....... 455 Emergency flashers ................ 408
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 196
Compartment ........................ 357
Engine switch ............... 192, 195
Hood ..................................... 356
How to start the engine ........................ 192, 195
Identification number ............ 461
If the engine will not start ...... 446
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 192, 195
Overheating .......................... 455
Engine coolant......................... 362
Capacity................................ 464
Checking............................... 362
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 269
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil ................................. 359 Capacity................................ 463
Checking............................... 359
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 269
Engine switch .................. 192, 195
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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527Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 418
Downshifting ......................... 202
Intuitive parking assist .......... 226
Key reminder ........ 193, 422, 429
Open door ............................. 420
Open moon roof reminder..... 422
Seat belt reminder ................ 421
Warning lights............................ 77 ABS....................................... 419
Automatic running boards
indicator light ...................... 420
Brake system ....... ................. 418
Center differential lock indicator light ...................... 420
Charging system ................... 418
Cruise control........................ 419
Four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 419
KDSS .................................... 420
Low engine oil pressure ........ 418
Low fuel level ........................ 420
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 420
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 418
Master warning light...... 421, 426
Multi-terrain Select indicator light ...................... 420
Open door ............................. 420
Power steering ...................... 420
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 419
Seat belt reminder light ......... 421
Slip indicator ......................... 419
SRS ...................................... 419
Tire pressure......................... 421
Unengaged “Park” ................ 420 Warning messages.................. 426
Washer ..................................... 213
Checking............................... 370
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 269
Switch ........................... 213, 216
Washing and waxing ............... 342
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 175
Load limits ............................ 175
Weight .................................. 460
Wheels ...................................... 380 Replacing wheels ................. 380
Size....................................... 468
Window glasses ...................... 148
Window lock switch ................ 148
Windows................................... 148 Power back window .............. 151
Power windows..................... 148
Rear window defogger ..................... 282, 288
Washer ......................... 213, 216
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 282, 289
Windshield wipers ........... 213, 216 Intermittent wiper .................. 213
Winter driving tips ................... 269
Wireless remote control
key ............................................ 95 Locking/Unlocking ................ 100
Replacing the battery............ 385
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.