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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
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3755-4. Other 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  outl et,  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  cons umes  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 tha t 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 t rim, seats and
deck.
● Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected b y vibration or
heat inside the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat o f the sun while
parking, may result in damage to those electrical appliances. 
         
        
        
     
        
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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 
         
        
        
     
        
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4036-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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)
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4066-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine compartment
Washer fluid tank  (P. 418)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 414)
Engine oil level dipstick  ( P. 408)
Engine coolant reservoir  ( P. 410)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 409)Brake fluid reservoir 
( P. 412)
Fuse box  ( P. 445)
Battery  ( P. 415)
Condenser  ( P. 412)
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4456-3. 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, che ck and replace the fuses as nec-
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4466-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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  ampera ge  rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type F:
Contact your Toyota dealer.
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4476-3. 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 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.