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3566-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
6
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3576-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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, c hecking 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. 465
Oil quantity
(Low → Full) 1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
1
2
3
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4698-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” atthe factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or
an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Pl\
ease
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage* at
68° F (20 °C):
12.6 ⎯ 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 ⎯ 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8 ⎯ 12.0 V Discharged
(
*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity
Part-time 4WD models
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Full-time 4WD models
1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W
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4708-1. Specifications
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*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” atthe factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Pl\
ease
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” atthe factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Pl\
ease
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Front differential (4WD models)
Oil capacity
Part-time 4WD models
1.6 qt. (1.55 L, 1.4 Imp. qt.)
Full-time 4WD models
1.5 qt. (1.40 L, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential
Oil capacity
Vehicles without a rear differential lock
2.9 qt. (2.70 L, 2.4 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a rear differential lock
2.8 qt. (2.65 L, 2.3 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
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520Alphabetical index
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EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 197
Compartment ........................ 354
Engine switch................ 193, 196
Hood ..................................... 353
How to start the
engine......................... 193, 196
Identification number ............ 463
If the engine will not start ...... 448
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 193, 196
Overheating .......................... 457
Engine coolant ......................... 359 Capacity ................................ 468
Checking ............................... 359
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 272
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 81
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil ................................. 356
Capacity ................................ 465
Checking ............................... 356
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 272
Engine switch .................. 193, 196
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
Flat tire...................................... 433
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 471
Brake .................................... 471
Power steering ...................... 472
Washer ................................. 367
Fog lights ................................. 214 Replacing light bulbs............. 389
Switch ................................... 214
Wattage ................................ 473
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 235, 239 Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights............... 298
Front seats ............................... 120 Adjustment............................ 120
Cleaning ............................... 341
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 137
Seat heaters ......................... 295
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 295
Front side marker lights ......... 208 Light switch ........................... 208
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Wattage ................................ 473
Front turn signal lights ........... 206
Replacing light bulbs ............ 394
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Wattage ................................ 473
Fuel ........................................... 222 Capacity................................ 464
Fuel gauge.............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 416
Information............................ 474
Refueling .............................. 222
Type.............................. 222, 464
Warning light......................... 419
Fuel filler door ......................... 222 Refueling .............................. 222
Fuel pump shut off system..... 416
Fuses ........................................ 386
Garage door opener ................ 324
Gauges ....................................... 81
Glove box ................................. 301
Grocery bag hooks.................. 310
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 353 P. 224
Hood lock release leverTire inflation
pressure
P. 353P. 472
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 222, 464
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 4 7 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
P. 4 6 5
Engine oil type
P. 465