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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 334
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 337
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 340
General maintenance ........ 342
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 345
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 346
Hood.................................. 349
Engine compartment ......... 350
Tires .................................. 365
Tire inflation pressure........ 371
Wheels .............................. 374
Air conditioning filter .......... 377
Wireless remote
control/electronic
key battery ...................... 379
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 382
Light bulbs ......................... 3857-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 402
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency....................... 403
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 405
If you think something
is wrong ........................... 411
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................. 412
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 413
If a warning message or
indicator is displayed ....... 422
If you have a flat tire .......... 429
If the engine will not
start ................................. 442
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ............. 444
If you cannot operate
back door opener ............ 445
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 446
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 448
If your vehicle overheats.... 452
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 455
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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15Pictorial index
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Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 468
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 429
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 349
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 349
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 461
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 452
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. 385, Wattages: P. 469)
*: Vehicles with a smart key system
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12
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2024-2. Driving procedures
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The lever will return to its original position after operation.
Right turn
Lane change to the right (push
and hold the lever partway)
The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left (push
and hold the lever partway)
The left hand signals will flash until
you release the lever.
Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
1
2
3
4
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333
Maintenance and care6
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 334
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 337
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 340
General maintenance........ 342
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 345
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 346
Hood ................................. 349
Engine compartment ......... 350
Tires .................................. 365
Tire inflation pressure ....... 371
Wheels .............................. 374
Air conditioning filter.......... 377
Wireless remote
control/electronic
key battery ...................... 379
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 382
Light bulbs......................... 385
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3476-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
Fuses (P. 382)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs (P. 385)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as
original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Power steering fluid
level (P. 359)• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel• Clean funnel
Radiator and con-
denser (P. 356)
Tire inflation pressure
(P. 371)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 363)
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer
fluid)
ItemsParts and tools
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3846-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
■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. 385)
●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.
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3856-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 469)
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary
bulb replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact
your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
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3866-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)■
Front
■Rear
Bulb locations
Headlight low beam
Headlight high beam/day-
time running light
Fog lightFront turn signal/parking
light
Front side marker light1
2
3
4
5
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
License plate light1
2
3