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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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Interior features
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
●Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the power outlet, as this
may cause a short circuit.
●Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.
●After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use a 120 V AC appliance that requires more than the maximum
capacity of the power outlet. If a 120 V AC appliance that consumes more
than the maximum capacity is used, the protection circuit will cut the power
supply.
■Appliances that may not operate properly (120 V AC)
The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under maximum capacity.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data.
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn off all the vehicle's electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances that consume in
excess of 100 W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■To prevent any damage caused by heat
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat, such as
toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and
deck.
●Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or
heat inside the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while
parking, may result in damage to those electrical appliances.
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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......................... 385
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Maintenance and care
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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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3506-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine compartment
Washer fluid tank (P. 363)
Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 359)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 352)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 355)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 353)Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 357)
Fuse box (P. 382)
Battery (P. 360)
Condenser (P. 356)
Radiator (P. 356)1
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3826-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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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Maintenance and care
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Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A, B, C, D, E:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type F:
Contact your Toyota dealer.
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3846-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■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.