Maint TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2000 Owner's Manual

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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value- conscious people who drive Toyotas. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owner 's Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and
follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle
best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-
nance and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owner 's Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of
printing. However, because of Toyota's policy of continual product improve-
ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
W1999 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in
part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.
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Publication No. OM35762U
Part No. 01999-35762
Printed in Japan 01- 9908- 00
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Quick index

If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 90. . . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle will not start 198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your engine stalls while driving 201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle overheats 201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If you have a flat tire 202. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle needs to be towed 209. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tips for driving during break- in period 169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to start the engine 184. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General maintenance 225. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Complete index NO TAG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher
See page 169 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp.gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SJ, Energy- Conservingº or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 238 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 242 through 245.
Tire pressure: See page 264.
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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota
limited warranties:

New vehicle warranty

Emission control systems warranty

Others
For further information, please refer to the Owner's
Warranty Information Bookletº or Owner 's Manual
Supplementº.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner 's responsibility to make sure that the
specified maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives de-
tails of these maintenance requirements. Also included
in Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled
maintenance information, please refer to the separate
Scheduled Maintenance Guideº or Owner 's Manual Sup-
plementº.
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non- genuine spare parts and accesso-
ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the
market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their perfor-
mance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they
may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on,
your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non- genuine
Toyota products. Modification with non- genuine Toyota
products could affect its performance, safety or durabili-
ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
the modification may not be covered under warranty.
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You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper maintenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maintain your vehicle and
enables you to correctly perform your own
maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.
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Where to obtain the
Repair Manual
The repair manual for 4Runner, written in Eng-
lish, may be purchased as applicable from any
To y o ta dea l er.
Pub. Name: 2000 4Runner Repair Manual
Pub. No.: RM720U1 (Maintenance, Preparation,
Service specifications and Diagnostics)
RM720U2 (Engine, Chassis and Body)
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electrical system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tune-up
Periodic maintenance and tune- up helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required, provides a schedule for its perfor-
mance, and clearly explains how to do the work your-
self step- by- step.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.
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