TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1996 Owners Manual

Publication No. OM35679U
Part No. 01999-35679
Printed in Japan 04- 9902- 01
Quick index If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 61 . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 151
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If your engine stalls while driving 154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats 155
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If you have a flat tire 156
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving during break- in period 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 139
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General maintenance 174
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Complete index 215
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Gas station information
Fuel type: UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or
higher.
See page 128 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil: API SH, Energy- Conserving II'' multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multi grade
engine oil is recommended.
Use SAE 5W- 30 if normal temperatures are above -18 C (0 F).
See page 188 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 191 through 194.
Tire pressure: See page 209. U-
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Part 11
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-1 Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview
Instrument cluster overview
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

21. Side vent
2. Tilt steering lock release lever
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Personal lights
6. Electric moon roof switch
7. Power door lock switch
8. Power window switches
9. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
10.Parking brake lever
11. Driving pattern selector button
12. Power back window switch
13. Front drive control lever
14. Lower vent
15. Hood lock release lever
16. Fuel filler door opener
17. Power rear view mirror control switch (with power windows)
Instrument panel overview

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1. Clutch start cancel switch
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Back window defogger switch
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Clock
7. Cup holder
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Car audio
10. Ashtray
11. Cigarette lighter
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Rear differential lock switch
15. Instrument panel light control knob
16. Power
rear view mirror control switch
(without power windows)
17. Power back window lock switch (with-
out power windows)

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1. Service reminder indicators or indicator
lights
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge
3. Tachometer 4. Speedometer
5. Odometer
6. Trip meter
7. Fuel gauge
8. Trip meter reset knob
Instrument cluster overview

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel5
Unengaged Parkº warning light*1
Brake system warning light*
1
Seat belt reminder light* 1
Discharge warning light* 1
Low oil pressure warning light* 1
Malfunction indicator lamp* 1
Low fuel level warning light* 1 Open door warning light*
1
SRS airbag warning light* 1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light* 1
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive-of f indicator light
Anti-lock brake system warning
light * 1 Low windshield washer fluid level
warning light*
1

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Driving pattern (POWERº mode) indicator light Four-wheel drive indicator light
* 1
: For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº in Chapter 1-5.
* 2
: If this light flashes, see Cruise controlº in Chapter 1-6.
Rear differential lock indicator lightCruise control indicator light*
2

Part 1Keys
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-2 Keys and Doors
Keys
Side doors
Power windows
Power back window
Back door
Hood
Fuel tank cap
Electric moon roof
Your vehicle is supplied with two
kinds of key.
1. Master keyÐThis key works in every lock.
2. SubkeyÐThis key will not work in the glovebox.
To protect things locked in the glovebox
when
you have your vehicle parked, leave
the subkey with the attendant.
Since the doors can be locked without a
key, you should always carry a spare
master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the
plate. Keep the plate in a safe place
such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you need
additional keys, duplicates can be made
by a Toyota dealer using the key number.
You should also put a copy of the key
number with your important papers.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key forward.
To unlock: Turn the key backward.
Vehicles with power door lock systemÐ
All the side doors and back door lock and
unlock simultaneously with either front
door. In the driver's door lock, turning the
key once will unlock the driver's door and
twice in succession will unlock all the side
doors simultaneously.LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN-
SIDE LOCK BUTTON Move the lock button.
To lock: Push the button downward.
To unlock: Pull the button upward.
Closing the door with the lock button
pushed in w ill also lock the door. Be care-
ful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
Vehicles with power door lock systemÐ The front doors cannot be locked if you
leave the key in the ignition switch.
With power window
Side doors

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Without power windowLOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch.
To lock: Push the switch on the front side.
To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side
All the
doors lock or unlock simultaneously.
REAR DOOR CHILD-PROTECTORS
Move the lock lever to the LOCKº
position as shown on the label.
This feature allows you to lock a rear door
so it can be opened from the outside only,
not from inside. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in thevehicle.