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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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4266-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-bora te coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -31 F [-35 C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 F [-42 C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota deal e r.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
WARNING
■ When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap or the radiator cap.
(P. 528)
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■ When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The cor rect mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■ If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging p arts or paint.
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4346-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as wa sher fluid
contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■ Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle's painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems of the washer fluid not spraying.
■ Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bot-
tle.
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4RUNNER (U)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