service TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2003 N210 / 4.G Scheduled Maintenance Guide

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egular maintenance is essential to obtaining the highest level of perfor-
mance from your Toyota. It can also enhance your vehicle’s resale value.
This booklet is designed to help you make sure your vehicle receives
proper and timely maintenance. It includes factory-recommended mainte-
nance guidelines along with information on the extensive maintenance and
repair support available through Toyota and your dealership.
With proper maintenance and care, yourvehicle will run better, last longer
and deliver more economical performance. Follow the recommendations in
this
Scheduled Maintenance Guideand you’ll enjoy reliability and peace of
mind from your Toyota for many years to come.
Documenting Your Investment
To help you verify that you’ve invested in proper maintenance, each mainte-
nance log in this booklet includes space for your Toyota dealership to certify
that you obtained Genuine Toyota Service foryour vehicle. The dealership will
mark the dealer service verification area with the following stamp (which
may be customized with the dealership’s name):
Additional Maintenance
In addition to scheduled maintenance, your Toyota requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks and visual inspections. These procedures
are explained in the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” section of the
Owner’s
Manual
. Be sure to perform these procedures regularly to ensure the most
trouble-free operation of your vehicle.
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Maintenance Records
Maintaining your vehicle according to the recommendations in this booklet is
required to ensure that your warranty coverage remains intact. You should keep
detailed records of vehicle maintenance, including date of service, mileage at
time of service and a description of service and/or parts installation performed.
The scheduled maintenance log in this booklet can help you document this
information. If you sell your vehicle, be sure to give your maintenance records to
the new owner.
Toyota will not deny a warranty claim solely because you do nothave records
to show that you maintained your vehicle. However, damage or failures caused
by lack of proper maintenance are not covered under warranty.
Maintenance Providers
Maintenance and repair services may be performed by you or by any automotive
service provider you choose. Toyota will not deny a warranty claim solely because
you used a service provider other than a Toyota dealership for maintenance and
repairs. However, damage or failures caused by improper maintenance or repairs
are not covered under warranty.
Dealer-Recommended Maintenance
Your dealer may recommend more frequent maintenance intervals or more
maintenance services than those listed in the scheduled maintenance log. These
additional services are not required to maintain your warranty coverage. Ask your
dealer for an explanation of any recommended maintenance not included in the
scheduled maintenance log.
For a complete description of Toyota warranty coverages, see the booklet
entitled
2003 Owner’s Warranty Informationlocated in your vehicle’s
glove box.
Maintenance and Toyota Warranty Coverage

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Toyota Maintenance and Repair Support
Toyota Dealership Service
Toyota Express Lube
Genuine Toyota Parts and Accessories
Lifetime Guarantee Replacement Parts
TrueStart™ Batteries
Collision Repair Parts
Do-It-Yourself Products
Toyota Parts Centers
Toyota Service Manuals
Service Agreements and Pre-Paid Maintenance
General Maintenance Information
Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
Explanation of Maintenance Items
Vehicle Identification
Scheduled Maintenance Logs
Following the Charts
Cars and Sienna
SUVs and Trucks
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Toyota DealershipService
To ensure that your vehicle receives first-
quality service and factory-authorized
parts, Toyota recommends having main-
tenance performed by an authorized
Toyota dealership.
Toyota dealership technicians are experts
in the maintenance and repair of Toyota
vehicles. They stay current on the latest
service information through Toyota tech-
nical bulletins, service publications and
training courses. Many are also certified through the Toyota Certification Program,
which requires completion of Toyota’s specialized, state-of-the-art training as
well as rigorous exams through both Toyota and the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Feel free to ask any Toyota dealership to
show you its technicians’ credentials.
You can be confident you’re getting the best possible service for your vehicle
when you take it to a Toyota dealership. Why trust your investment to anything
but a team of highly qualified Toyota specialists?

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Toyota Express Lube
With Toyota Express Lube, you get the
convenience of a quick-lube shop and
the quality and expertise you count on
when you go to a Toyota dealership.
You also get the Express Lube guarantee:
in 29 minutes or less from the time
of write-up, a complete oil-and-filter
change using Genuine Toyota Parts
along with a multi-point inspection,
or the next one is free.
You never need an appointment to use Express Lube at a Toyota dealership.
You’ll be waited on promptly and your oil-and-filter change will be done while
you wait. Express Lube also delivers outstanding value, since the service is priced
very competitively with franchised quick-lube centers.
More than 625 Toyota dealerships now offer Express Lube service. Call (800) 331-4331
for the Express Lube location nearest you.

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Genuine Toyota Parts and Accessories
Genuine Toyota Parts
To safeguard the quality, reliability and value of your vehicle, Toyota recommends
using only Genuine Toyota Parts for maintenance and repairs. Like all Toyota
products, Genuine Toyota Parts are builtto the highest standards of quality and
performance. They are also designed to fit your vehicle’s exact specifications.
Your Toyota dealership maintains
an extensive inventory of Genuine
Toyota Parts to meet your vehicle
service needs. And because it
is linked electronically to Toyota’s
Parts Distribution Centers, the
dealership has quick access to any
parts it may not have in stock.
When installed by a Toyota dealership, Genuine Toyota Parts (with the exception
of batteries) are warranted for 12 months from date of installation, regardless
of mileage, or the remainder of any applicable New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
whichever provides greater coverage. Selected Toyota replacement parts are covered
by a lifetime warranty (see page 6). Non-Genuine Toyota Parts — and any damage
or failures resulting from their use — are not covered by any Toyota warranty.
Genuine Toyota Remanufactured Parts
Toyota also offers the highest level of quality, fit and performance in selected
remanufactured parts. These parts enable you to economically maintain and
repair your vehicle with Genuine Toyota quality. They also feature the same
warranty coverage as new Genuine Toyota Parts. Available parts range from
alternators to water pumps; ask yourToyota dealership for a complete list
of remanufactured product offerings.
For all your maintenance and repairneeds, insist on the quality and peace
of mind you only get with Genuine Toyota Parts.

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Toyota PartsCenters
If you plan to perform your own maintenance or repairs on your Toyota, be sure
to check out your nearby Toyota Parts Center (TPC). More than 535 Toyota dealer-
ships nowhave a TPC, which is an in-dealership parts store offering a wide
selection of automotive products. All TPCs feature a complete line of Genuine
Toyota maintenance parts and car-care products for do-it-yourselfers.
In addition to Toyota maintenance and repair products, TPCs offer free technical
advice to Toyota owners who want to service their own vehicles. You’ll also find
model-specific parts application guides and how-to brochures covering most
common maintenance jobs. Both are provided to customers free of charge.
Toyota Parts Centers are open during regular dealership hours; many also have
extended evening and weekend hours. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, stop by and
experience the service, selection and value offered by your local TPC.

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ToyotaService Manuals
If you’ll be doing some of your own maintenance and repair work on your vehi-
cle, a Toyota service manual will be one of your most valuable tools. Toyota offers
three types of manuals to assist do-it-yourselfers. To order any of the following
manuals, call Toyota’s service publications department at (800) 622-2033.
Vehicle Repair Manual
This is the same manual used by professional technicians in Toyota dealerships
throughout the United States. It is fully illustrated and includes maintenance and
repair procedures for all vehicle mechanical systems. It also includes instructions
forvehicle tune-ups.
Electrical Systems Manual
This manual provides detailed wiring diagrams for each electrical system in your
vehicle, along with troubleshooting tips and repair procedures.
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Repair Manual
This manual includes complete procedures foroverhauling the automatic trans-
mission/transaxle of your vehicle.
For information on basic do-it-yourself maintenance items, see the “Vehicle
Maintenance and Care” and “Do-It-Yourself Maintenance” sections of your
Owner’s Manual.

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Service Agreements and Pre-Paid Maintenance
Extended Service Coverage
Toyota Vehicle Service Agreements provide protection against unexpected repairs
formechanical breakdown of covered components beyond the factory warranty.*
They also protect you from increases in the cost of covered repairs. In addition,
many plans include benefits such as towing, substitute transportation and travel
protection with lodging and meals.
Because they are factory-backed, Toyota Vehicle Service Agreements are accepted
at all Toyota dealerships in the United States and Canada. That means repairs are
made only by factory-trained technicians using Genuine Toyota Parts.
Toyota Financial Services offers several levels of service agreement coverage, each
with a variety of time and mileage options.
**Your Toyota dealer can help you
select the coverage that best meets your needs.
Pre-Paid Maintenance
An excellent way to make sure your Toyota receives the recommended mainte-
nance — and to protect yourself from increases in vehicle service costs — is to
pay for maintenance services in advance.
Toyota Auto Care pre-paid maintenance plans are available for both new and
used vehicles. Benefits include oil-and-filter changes, lubrication of key chassis
parts and a 19-point vehicle inspection at each service interval. In addition, you
receive 24-hour roadside assistance, timed service reminders and a computerized
history of each service visit. The Premium Plan (available for new vehicles) also
includes tire rotations and factory-recommended maintenance at service inter-
vals of 15,000, 30,000 and 45,000 miles.
Toyota Auto Care plans offer two coverage levels as well as several options for
service intervals, time and mileage. Ask your Toyota dealer to help you select
the options that are best for you.
Vehicle service agreements are offered by Toyota Motor Insurance Services, Inc., administered by Toyota
Motor Services Company in certain states. In Florida, offered by Toyota Motor Insurance Company.
Toyota Financial Services is a service mark of Toyota Motor Insurance Services, Inc.*
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Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
Determining the Proper Maintenance Interval
Depending on your circumstances, you should obtain maintenance for your
Toyota every 5,000 miles or every 7,500 miles. Follow these guidelines to
determine which interval to use.
5,000-Mile Intervals
Use 5,000-mile intervals if you primarily operate your vehicle under any of
the following conditions:
•Driving on unpaved or dusty roads.
•Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier.
•Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below freezing.
7,500-Mile Intervals
Use 7,500-mile intervals if you primarily operate your vehicle under conditions
other than those listed above.
Note: If you drive your vehicle under any of the special operating conditions
noted below, you may need to perform specific services at 5,000-mile intervals.
See the 5,000-mile maintenance charts for details.
Special Operating Conditions
In addition to standard maintenance items, the scheduled maintenance log
indicates services that should be performed on vehicles that are driven under
especially demanding conditions. Specific conditions require specific services,
as indicated on the following page. The scheduled maintenance log indicates
at which mileage/time intervals each service should be performed.
You should perform these additional maintenance services if you drive primarily
under any of the conditions noted. If you drive only occasionally under these
conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional services.