engine TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2008 N210 / 4.G Owners Manual

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Odometer148
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Off−road driving precautions 374
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Off−road vehicle precautions 338
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Oil
Consumption 344
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Power steering 440
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Viscosity and grade 436
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Oil consumption 344
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Open door warning light 149
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Operation in foreign countries 341
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Outside temperature display 305
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Overheating, Engine 394
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Overheating, Engine coolant 146
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Overview
Engine compartment 428
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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
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corrosion 414
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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
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Satellite radio controller 208
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Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 43
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Seat belt extender 69
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Seat belts
Cleaning 417
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Fastening 64
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Seat belt precautions 64
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Seat belt pretensioners 71
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Seat heater switches 63
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Seating capacity 364
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Seats 42
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Service and maintenance 422
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Service reminder indicator 149
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Side door locks 22
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Side door locks
Automatic locking and unlocking functions 25
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Side doors 22
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Side doors
Automatic locking and unlocking functions 25
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Side vents 299
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Spare fuse 452
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Spare tire 396
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Spark plugs
Iridium−tipped spark plugs 345
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Specifications 462
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SRS driver airbag and
front passenger airbag 74
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SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting
Cold weather 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 391 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Adjusting steering wheel 120 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 120
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Steering column
Column lock 162
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Steering switches, Audio remote control 238
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Sun visors 125
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Suspension and chassis 351
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Switch
Back window defogger 142
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Back window wiper and washer 141 . . . . . .
Emergency flasher 135
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Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 130,132
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Ignition 162
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Outside rear view mirror defogger 142
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Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off 95
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Windshield wiper and washer 141 . . . . . . . .
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Tachometer 147
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Telescopic steering column 120
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Theft deterrent system 35
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Theft prevention labels 351
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Tie−down hooks 331
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Tilt steering wheel 120
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Tire pressure warning system 197
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Tires
Changing 395
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Checking and replacing 443
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Flat tire 395
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Glossary 357
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Inflation pressure 441,467
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Replacing wheels 447
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Rotating tires 445
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Size 354,467
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Snow tires and chains 446
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Spare 396
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Symbols 352
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) 353
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Tissue box holder 325
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Tools 396
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To w i n g
Capacity 364
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Dinghy towing 376
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Emergency towing 408
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Emergency towing eyelet precautions 409
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 405
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Tips for towing a stuck vehicle 410 . . . . . . .
Trailer 377
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Traction control system 175
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Trailer towing 377
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Trash holder 326
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Trip meter 148
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Turn signals 130,132
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368
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Uniform tire quality grading 355
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VSC OFF" warning light 149
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Vanity mirrors 127
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Vehicle identification number 349
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Vehicle stability control system 183 . . . . . . . .
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Warning buzzer 149
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Warning light 149
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Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 453
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Washing and waxing 415
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Wheels
Aluminum wheel 448
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Replacing wheels 447
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Window
Power back window 30
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Windshield wiper and
washer switch 141
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Winter driving tips 375
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Wireless remote control 15,411
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Where to obtain the Repair Manual
The repair manual for 4RUNNER may be pur-
chased from any Toyota dealer or the Material
Distribution Center. To purchase the repair
manual, please contact your Toyota dealer or call
the Material Distribution Center tollfree at
18006222033.
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electric al system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.

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Publication No. OM35897U
Part No. 01999-35897
Printed in Japan 01−0802−00
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Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 149 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 390 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 393 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break−in period 339 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 423 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index 475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher.
See page 339 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
87 L (23.0 gal., 19.1 Imp. gal.)
Engine oil:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 437 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 441 through 448.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 467.
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