coolant temperature TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2008 N210 / 4.G User Guide

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To ensure excellent lubrication perfor-
mance for your engine, Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil" is available, which has been
specifically tested and approved for all
Toyota engines.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details about Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil".Look at the see−through coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold. The cool-
ant level is satisfactory if it is between
the F" and L" lines on the reservoir.
If the level is low, add the coolant. (For
the coolant type, see Coolant type
selection" described below.)
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary
with engine temperature. However, if the
level is on or below the L" line, add
coolant. Bring the level up to the F" line.
If the coolant level drops within a short
time after replenishing, there may be a
leak in the system. Visually check the
radiator, hoses, radiator cap and drain
cock and water pump.
If you can find no leak, have your Toyota
dealer test the cap pressure and check
for leaks in the cooling system.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not
remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot.
Coolant type selection
Use of improper coolants may damage
your engine cooling system.
Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant"
or similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,
and non−borate coolant with long−life
hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant
with long−life hybrid organic acid
technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
For the U.S.A.Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant" is a mixture of 50% coolant and
50% deionized water. This coolant pro-
vides protection down to about −35
C
(−31 F).
For CanadaToyota Super Long Life
Coolant" is a mixture of 55% coolant and
45% deionized water. This coolant pro-
vides protection down to about −42 C
(−44 F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Checking the engine coolant
level

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Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade:ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W−30
OIL008
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details. COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine
9.8(10.4,8.6)
4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engine 12.3(13,0,10.8)
Coolant type: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant" or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non−silicate, non−amine,
non−nitrite, and non−borate coolant with
long−life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long−life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details. BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20
C (68 F):
12.612.8 V Fully charged
12.212.4 V Half charged
11.812.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af- ter the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.

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EngineBefore starting the engine 370 . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 438 . . . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 342 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 428 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 344 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 436 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three−way catalytic converters 342 . . . . . .
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 146 . . . . .
Engine immobilizer system 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil
Winter driving tips 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil replacement reminder light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine switch 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine switch light 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 344 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 130,132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire
After changing wheels 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tire 401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you have a flat tire 395
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 399 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosening wheel nuts 399 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling w heel ornament 403 . . . . . . . . .
Removing wheel ornament 398 . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 398 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid level
Brake 439 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 453 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch, Front 136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign countries, Operation in 341 . . . . . . . .
Four−wheel drive
Operating the four−wheel drive system 168,171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front cup holder 327 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light switch 136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger occupant classification system 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seat
Driving position memory system 48 . . . . . .
Seatback flattening 46,47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats 43,44,45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
Filler door o pener 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel economy 386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 341 . . . . . . . . . . Gauge 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 341 . . . . . . .
Tank cap 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel information 339 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 341 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse
Fuse box 452 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
Garage door opener 318
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature 146
. . . . . . . . .
Fuel 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box 317
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice 163
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grocery bag hooks 331
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H
Hazard switch 135
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight switch 130,132
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height control
Rear height control air suspension 191
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High speed operation
During break−in 339
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hill−start assist control system 189 . . . . . . . .
Hood release, Engine 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 370
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Odometer148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off−road driving precautions 374
. . . . . . . . . .
Off−road vehicle precautions 338
. . . . . . . . . .
Oil
Consumption 344
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 440
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viscosity and grade 436
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 344
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open door warning light 149
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 341
. . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature display 305
. . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating, Engine 394
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating, Engine coolant 146
. . . . . . . . . .
Overview
Engine compartment 428
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P
Parking brake
Operation 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder buzzer 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 415 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power back window 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 315,316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 122 . . . . . . . . .
Power steering
Fluid level 440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preloaders
(seat belt pretensioners) 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) 71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion 414
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R
Radiator
Checking the radiator 439 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine 438 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain clearing mirrors 419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system 240 . . . . .
Rear console box 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holder 330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holders and tray 328 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear height control air
suspension 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat precautions 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats 50,52,53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear side−view mirrors 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear vents 299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror
Anti−glare inside 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror, auto anti−glare inside 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors
Folding 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view monitor system 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 472 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof luggage carrier 334 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running board light 140
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S
Satellite radio controller 208
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 417
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 64
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 64
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater switches 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seating capacity 364
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 422
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator 149
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks
Automatic locking and unlocking functions 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors
Automatic locking and unlocking functions 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side vents 299
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 452
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 396
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs
Iridium−tipped spark plugs 345
. . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 462
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver airbag and
front passenger airbag 74
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