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4RUNNER (U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 396
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 400
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 403
General maintenance ........ 405
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 408
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 409
Hood.................................. 412
Engine compartment ......... 413
Tires .................................. 427
Tire inflation pressure........ 440
Wheels .............................. 443
Air conditioning filter .......... 445
Electronic key battery ........ 447
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 450
Light bulbs ......................... 453 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 466
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.................. 467
If the vehicle is submerged or water
on the road is rising ......... 468
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 469
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...................... 488
If you have a flat tire .......... 493
If the engine will not start ................................. 509
If you cannot operate back door opener ............ 511
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ........................... 512
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 515
If your vehicle overheats......................... 519
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 522
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3805-4. 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 outlet, 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 consumes 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 by 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 .......... 396
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 400
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 403
General maintenance........ 405
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 408
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 409
Hood ................................. 412
Engine compartment ......... 413
Tires .................................. 427
Tire inflation pressure ....... 440
Wheels .............................. 443
Air conditioning filter.......... 445
Electronic key battery........ 447
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 450
Light bulbs......................... 453
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4106-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Fuses (P. 450)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs (P. 453)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as
original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Power steering fluid
level ( P. 421)• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel• Clean funnel
Radiator and con-
denser (P. 419)
Tire inflation pressure
( P. 4 4 0 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 425)
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washerfluid)
ItemsParts and tools
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Engine compartment
Washer fluid tank (P. 425)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 421)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 415)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 417)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 416)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 419)
Fuse box ( P. 450)
Battery ( P. 422)
Condenser ( P. 419)
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4506-3. 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-
essary.
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4516-3. 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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4526-3. 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. 453)
● 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.