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4RUNNER (U)6-1.  Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 390
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 393
6-2.  Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 396
General maintenance ........ 398
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 401
6-3.  Do-it-yourself  maintenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions ..................... 402
Hood.................................. 405
Engine compartment ......... 406
Tires .................................. 420
Tire inflation pressure........ 434
Wheels .............................. 437
Air conditioning filter .......... 440
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 442
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 445
Light bulbs ......................... 448 7-1.  Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 464
If your vehicle has to be stopped in 
an emergency.................. 465
If the vehicle is trapped  in rising water .................. 467
7-2.  Steps to take in  an emergency
If your vehicle needs  to be towed ...................... 468
If you think something  is wrong ........................... 475
Fuel pump shut off  system ............................. 476
If a warning light turns  on or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................. 477
If a warning message  is displayed...................... 487
If you have a flat tire .......... 492
If the engine will not  start ................................. 507
If you cannot operate  back door opener ............ 509
If the electronic key  does not operate 
properly ........................... 510
If the vehicle battery  is discharged ................... 513
If your vehicle  overheats......................... 517
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................ 520
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises 
         
        
        
     
        
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15Pictorial index
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Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 420
Tire size/inflation pressure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . P. 530
Winter tires/tire chain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . P. 330
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 420
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . P. 492
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 405
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 405
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 525
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 517
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 225
Front side marker lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 225
Front turn signal/parking lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 225
Fog lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 235
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 223
Stop/tail lights/rear side marker lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 225
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 225
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 218
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 448, Wattages: P. 531)
*: Vehicles with a smart key system
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2234-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
4RUNNER (U)
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
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Maintenance and care6
4RUNNER (U)6-1.  Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 390
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 393
6-2.  Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 396
General maintenance........ 398
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs......................... 401
6-3.  Do-it-yourself  maintenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions ..................... 402
Hood ................................. 405
Engine compartment ......... 406
Tires .................................. 420
Tire inflation pressure ....... 434
Wheels .............................. 437
Air conditioning filter.......... 440
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 442
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 445
Light bulbs......................... 448 
         
        
        
     
        
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4036-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)
Fuses (P. 445)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs (P. 448)
• Bulb  with  same  number  and  wattage  rating  as
original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Power  steering  fluid
level  ( P. 414)• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel• Clean funnel
Radiator  and  con-
denser (P. 412)
Tire inflation pressure
( P.   4 3 4 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 418)
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
• Funnel  (used  only  for  adding  water  or  washerfluid)
ItemsParts and tools 
         
        
        
     
        
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4476-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been repla ced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 448)
● 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 f rom damage.
WARNING
■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  indicate d,  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  b y  your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 
         
        
        
     
        
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4486-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 531)
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  diffic ult  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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4496-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Front
■Rear
Bulb locations
Headlight low beam
Headlight  high  beam/day-
time running light 
Fog light
Front  turn  signal/parking
light
Front side marker light1
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Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
License plate light1
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