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4RUNNER (U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 404
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 408
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 411
General maintenance ........ 413
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 416
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 417
Hood.................................. 420
Engine compartment ......... 421
Tires .................................. 435
Tire inflation pressure........ 448
Wheels .............................. 451
Air conditioning filter .......... 453
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 455
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 459
Light bulbs ......................... 462 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 474
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.................. 475
If the vehicle is submerged or water
on the road is rising ......... 477
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 478
If you think something is wrong ........................... 484
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 485
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds ................. 486
If a warning message is displayed...................... 497
If you have a flat tire .......... 502
If the engine will not start ................................. 517
If you cannot operate back door opener ............ 519
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 520
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 523
If your vehicle overheats......................... 527
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 530
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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Maintenance and care6
4RUNNER (U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 404
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 408
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 411
General maintenance........ 413
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 416
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 417
Hood ................................. 420
Engine compartment ......... 421
Tires .................................. 435
Tire inflation pressure ....... 448
Wheels .............................. 451
Air conditioning filter.......... 453
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 455
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 459
Light bulbs......................... 462
4186-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)
Fuses (P. 459)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs (P. 462)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as
original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Power steering fluid
level ( P. 429)• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel• Clean funnel
Radiator and con-
denser (P. 427)
Tire inflation pressure
( P. 4 4 8 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 433)
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washerfluid)
ItemsParts and tools
4596-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)
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-
essary.
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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. 462)
● 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 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 b y your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
595Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Fog lights ................................. 232Replacing light bulbs............. 462
Switch ................................... 232
Wattage ................................ 541
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 305, 309
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights ............... 370
Front seats ............................... 135 Adjustment ............................ 135
Cleaning................................ 408
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving position memory ....... 148
Head restraints ..................... 152
Seat heaters ......................... 367
Seat position memory ........... 148
Seat ventilators ..................... 367
Front side marker lights.......... 223 Light switch ........................... 223
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Wattage ................................ 541
Front turn signal lights ........... 221
Replacing light bulbs............. 465
Turn signal lever ................... 221
Wattage ................................ 541
Fuel ........................................... 240
Capacity ................................ 534
Fuel gauge .............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system.... 485
Information ............................ 542
Refueling............................... 240
Type .............................. 240, 534
Warning light ......................... 489
Fuel filler door.......................... 240 Refueling............................... 240
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 485
Fuses ........................................ 459 Garage door opener ................ 396
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 373
Grocery bag hooks.................. 382
Head restraints ........................ 152
Headlights ................................ 223
Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 228
Light switch ........................... 223
Replacing light bulbs .... 464, 472
Wattage ................................ 541
Heaters Air conditioning
system ....... ................. 352, 359
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 354, 361
Seat heaters ......................... 367
Hill-start assist control ........... 334
Hood ......................................... 420
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 379
Cargo net hooks ................... 380
Grocery bag hooks ............... 382
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 28
Horn .......................................... 155G
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4RUNNER (U)
Radiator .................................... 427
Rear differential lock system .................................... 317
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................ 138
Folding down ........ 140, 142, 144
Rear step bumper .................... 131
Rear turn signal lights............. 221
Replacing light bulbs............. 469
Turn signal lever ................... 221
Wattage ................................ 541
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 157
Outside rear view mirrors...... 159
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window ............................ 165
Rear window defoggers ....................... 354, 361
Rear window wiper .................. 237
Refueling .................................. 240
Capacity ................................ 534
Fuel types ............................. 534
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 242
Replacing Fuses .................................... 459
Key battery............................ 455
Light bulbs ............................ 462
Tires ...................................... 502
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 572
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required .............................. 412
Roof luggage carrier ............... 184 Safety Connect .......................... 72
Seat belt reminder light .......... 489
Seat belts ................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 32
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 33
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 64
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 409
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 33
How to wear your seat belt ..... 32
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 33
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 34
Reminder light and buzzer.... 489
Seat belt extender .................. 33
Seat belt pretensioners........... 33
SRS warning light ................. 487
Seat heaters ............................. 367
Seat position memory ............. 148
Seat ventilators........................ 367
Seating capacity ...................... 189
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.