2015 TOYOTA 4RUNNER checking oil

15Pictorial index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 464
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 428
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 348
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 348
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 459
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 450
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Front turn signal/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Stop/tail lights/rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 383, Wattages: P. 465)
*: Vehicles with a smart key system
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3516-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
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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3526-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)■
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. 459
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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513Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Eco Driving Indicator ................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key ............................ 90Battery-saving function ......... 106
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 445
Replacing the battery ............ 377
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 445
If the engine will not start ...... 441
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 443
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 447
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 412
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 412
If the warning message is displayed......................... 421
If you cannot operate back door opener ............... 444
If you have a flat tire ............. 428
If you think something is wrong .............................. 410
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 453
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 401
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 403
If your vehicle overheats ....... 450 Emergency flashers ................ 400
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 195
Compartment ........................ 349
Engine switch ............... 191, 194
Hood ..................................... 348
How to start the engine ........................ 191, 194
Identification number ............ 457
If the engine will not start ...... 441
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 191, 194
Overheating .......................... 450
Engine coolant......................... 354
Capacity................................ 460
Checking............................... 354
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil ................................. 351 Capacity................................ 459
Checking............................... 351
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 268
Engine switch .................. 191, 194
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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523Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 412
Downshifting ......................... 201
Intuitive parking assist .......... 225
Key reminder ........ 192, 416, 424
Open door ............................. 414
Open moon roof reminder..... 416
Seat belt reminder ................ 415
Warning lights............................ 77 ABS....................................... 413
Automatic running boards
indicator light ...................... 414
Brake system ....... ................. 412
Center differential lock indicator light ...................... 414
Charging system ................... 412
Cruise control........................ 413
Four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 413
KDSS .................................... 414
Low engine oil pressure ........ 412
Low fuel level ........................ 414
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 414
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 412
Master warning light...... 415, 421
Multi-terrain Select indicator light ...................... 414
Open door ............................. 414
Power steering ...................... 414
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 413
Seat belt reminder light ......... 415
Slip indicator ......................... 413
SRS ...................................... 413
Tire pressure......................... 415
Unengaged “Park” ................ 414 Warning messages.................. 421
Washer ..................................... 212
Checking............................... 362
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Switch ........................... 212, 215
Washing and waxing ............... 334
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 173
Load limits ............................ 173
Weight .................................. 456
Wheels ...................................... 372 Replacing wheels ................. 372
Size....................................... 464
Window glasses ...................... 145
Window lock switch ................ 145
Windows................................... 145 Power back window .............. 148
Power windows..................... 145
Rear window defogger ..................... 280, 286
Washer ......................... 212, 215
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 280, 287
Windshield wipers ........... 212, 215 Intermittent wiper .................. 212
Winter driving tips ................... 268
Wireless remote control
key ............................................ 91 Locking/Unlocking .................. 96
Replacing the battery............ 377
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.