2023 TOYOTA 4RUNNER brake fluid

4757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
●Fluid leaks un der the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning a fter use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points high er
than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumb ling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one s ide when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touch es
the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the followi ng symptoms, your vehicle proba -
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

4777-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
If a warning light turns on or a war ning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning ligh ts
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and w arning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning li ght (warning buzzer)
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive
the vehicle may be dangerous.
High coolant temperature warning light (warning
buzzer)
*4
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too
high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P. 519)
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light*4
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Toyota dealer.

5227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R position and carefully apply th e accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your attempts to
free the vehicle. ( P. 324)
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid tem perature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediat ely remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged.
(
P. 488)
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5318-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N,30 kgf).
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal
noise or vibration, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
2WD models
3.36 in. (86 mm) Min.
4WD models
3.54 in. (90 mm) Min.
Pedal free playLess than 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*25  7 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

583Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Back doorBack door.............................. 124
Back window ......................... 158
Smart key system ................. 113
Wireless remote control ........ 106
Back window ............................ 158
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 461
Wattage ................................ 533
Battery ...................................... 422
Battery checking ................... 422
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 515
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Warning light ......................... 477
Bottle holders .......................... 369
Brake Fluid ...................................... 419
Parking brake........................ 211
Warning light ......................... 477
Brake assist ............................. 322
Brake override system ............ 167
Break-in tips ............................. 168
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 89 Care .................................. 396, 400
Exterior ................................. 396
Interior .................................. 400
Seat belts.............................. 401
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 397
Cargo capacity......................... 181
Cargo hooks ............................ 370
Cargo net hooks ...................... 371
Center differential lock ........... 298
Chains ...................................... 333
Child restraint system............... 55 Booster seats, definition ......... 56
Booster seats, installation....... 67
Convertible seats, definition ... 56
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 48
Infant seats, definition............. 56
Infant seats, installation .......... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 61
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 64
Installing CRS
with top tether strap.............. 68
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

586Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Flat tire...................................... 493
Floor mats .................................. 28
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 531
Brake .................................... 531
Power steering ...................... 532
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights ................................. 221 Replacing light bulbs............. 453
Switch ................................... 221
Wattage ................................ 533
Four-wheel drive system ............................ 294, 298
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights ............... 361
Front seats ............................... 129
Adjustment ............................ 129
Cleaning................................ 400
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving position memory ....... 142
Head restraints ..................... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 357
Seat position memory ........... 142
Seat ventilators ..................... 357 Front side marker lights ......... 212
Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Wattage ................................ 533
Front turn signal lights ........... 210
Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wattage ................................ 533
Fuel ........................................... 229 Capacity................................ 526
Fuel gauge.............................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system ... 476
Information............................ 534
Refueling .............................. 229
Type.............................. 229, 526
Warning light......................... 480
Fuel filler door ......................... 229
Refueling .............................. 229
Fuel pump shut off system..... 476
Fuses ........................................ 450
Garage door opener ................ 387
Gauges ....................................... 88
Glove box ................................. 364
Grocery bag hooks.................. 373
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590Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Parking brake ........................... 211Operation .............................. 211
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 477
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 239 Warning light ......................... 201
Parking lights ........................... 212 Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs............. 456
Wattage ................................ 533
Pen holder ................................ 368
Personal lights ......................... 361
Power back window ................ 158 Jam protection function......... 159
Operation .............................. 158
Power outlets ................... 377, 381
Power steering Fluid ...................................... 421
Warning light ......................... 479
Power windows........................ 155 Door lock linked
window operation ............... 156
Jam protection function......... 155
Operation .............................. 155
Window lock switch............... 155 Radiator .................................... 419
Rear differential lock
system.................................... 306
Rear seats
Adjustment............................ 132
Folding down ........ 134, 136, 138
Rear step bumper .................... 125
Rear turn signal lights ............ 210
Replacing light bulbs ............ 460
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wattage ................................ 533
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window ............................ 158
Rear window defoggers....................... 344, 351
Rear window wiper .................. 226
Refueling .................................. 229
Capacity................................ 526
Fuel types ............................. 526
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 231
Replacing Fuses .................................... 450
Key battery ........................... 447
Light bulbs ............................ 453
Tires...................................... 493
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 564
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 404
Roof luggage carrier ............... 176
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