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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
exterior ............................ 342
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 344
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 347
General maintenance ........ 349
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 352
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 353
Hood.................................. 356
Engine compartment ......... 357
Tires .................................. 372
Tire inflation pressure........ 377
Wheels .............................. 380
Air conditioning filter .......... 383
Wireless remote control/electronic
key battery ...................... 385
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 388
Light bulbs ......................... 391 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 408
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 409
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 411
If you think something is wrong............................... 416
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 417
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 418
If a warning message or indicator is displayed ....... 426
If you have a flat tire .......... 433
If the engine will not start ........................... 446
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 448
If you cannot operate back door opener ..................... 449
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 450
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 452
If your vehicle overheats.... 455
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 458
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
exterior ............................ 342
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 344
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 347
General maintenance........ 349
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 352
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 353
Hood ................................. 356
Engine compartment ......... 357
Tires .................................. 372
Tire inflation pressure ....... 377
Wheels .............................. 380
Air conditioning filter.......... 383
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 385
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 388
Light bulbs......................... 391

3546-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
Fuses (P. 388)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs (P. 391)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as
original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Power steering fluid
level ( P. 366)• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel• Clean funnel
Radiator and con-
denser (P. 363)
Tire inflation pressure
( P. 377)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 370)
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washerfluid)
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3886-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the Fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed
using the pullout tool.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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3906-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 391)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
● Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use\
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

518Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
Flat tire...................................... 433
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 467
Brake .................................... 467
Power steering ...................... 468
Washer ................................. 370
Fog lights ................................. 211 Replacing light bulbs............. 391
Switch ................................... 211
Wattage ................................ 469
Four-wheel drive system ............................ 232, 236
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 296
Front seats ............................... 122
Adjustment ............................ 122
Cleaning................................ 344
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 135
Head restraints ..................... 139
Seat heaters ......................... 293
Seat position memory ........... 135
Seat ventilators ..................... 293
Front side marker lights.......... 205
Light switch ........................... 205
Replacing light bulbs............. 398
Wattage ................................ 469 Front turn signal lights ........... 203
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Turn signal lever ................... 203
Wattage ................................ 469
Fuel ........................................... 219
Capacity................................ 462
Fuel gauge.............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 417
Information............................ 470
Refueling .............................. 219
Type.............................. 219, 462
Warning light......................... 420
Fuel filler door ......................... 219 Refueling .............................. 219
Fuel pump shut off system..... 417
Fuses ........................................ 388
Garage door opener ................ 323
Gauges ....................................... 81
Glove box ................................. 299
Grocery bag hooks.................. 308
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522Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
Parking brake ........................... 204Operation .............................. 204
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 418
Parking lights ........................... 205 Light switch ........................... 205
Replacing light bulbs............. 396
Wattage ................................ 469
Pen holder ................................ 303
Personal lights ......................... 296
Power back window ................ 151 Jam protection function......... 153
Operation .............................. 151
Power outlets ................... 314, 319
Power steering Fluid ...................................... 366
Warning light ......................... 420
Power windows........................ 148 Jam protection function......... 149
Operation .............................. 148
Window lock switch............... 148 Radiator .................................... 363
Rear differential lock
system.................................... 216
Rear seats
Adjustment............................ 125
Folding down ........ 127, 129, 131
Rear step bumper .................... 118
Rear turn signal lights ............ 203
Replacing light bulbs ............ 402
Turn signal lever ................... 203
Wattage ................................ 469
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 144
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 146
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window ............................ 151
Rear window defoggers....................... 282, 288
Rear window wiper .................. 244
Refueling .................................. 219
Capacity................................ 462
Fuel types ............................. 462
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 221
Replacing Fuses .................................... 388
Key battery ........................... 385
Light bulbs ............................ 391
Tires...................................... 433
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 494
Reset the maintenance data ... 348
Roof luggage carrier ............... 170
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