2023 TOYOTA 4RUNNER checking oil

17Pictorial index
4RUNNER (U)
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 427
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 532
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 427
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 493
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 519
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Front turn signal/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Stop/tail lights/rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 453, Wattages: P. 533)
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4156-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to dra in
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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4166-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)■
Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil fille r cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may ne ed to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing t he vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when t owing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selection P. 527
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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585Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Driving ...................................... 166Break-in tips .......................... 168
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving assist systems .......... 322
Off-road precautions ............. 335
Procedures ........................... 166
Winter drive tips .................... 331
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 257
Eco Driving Indicator ................ 98
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 102 Battery-saving function ......... 116
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 512
Replacing the battery ............ 447
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 512
If the engine will not start ...... 509
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 515
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 477
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 477
If a warning message is displayed......................... 488
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is
rising ................................... 468
If you cannot operate
back door opener ............... 511 If you have a flat tire ............. 493
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 475
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 522
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 467
If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................... 469
If your vehicle overheats....... 519
Emergency flashers ................ 466
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 200
Compartment ........................ 413
Engine switch ....................... 199
Hood ..................................... 412
How to start the engine......... 199
Identification number ............ 525
If the engine will not start ...... 509
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 199
Overheating .......................... 519
Engine coolant......................... 417
Capacity................................ 528
Checking............................... 417
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 331
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 88
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 415
Capacity................................ 527
Checking............................... 415
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 331
Engine switch .......................... 199
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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