wiper fluid TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2008 N210 / 4.G Owners Manual

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CY14040
To turn on the windshield wipers, move
the lever to the desired setting.
The engine switch must be in the ON"
position.Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1Intermittent
Position 2Slow
Position 3Fast
The INT" band lets you adjust the wiping
time interval when the wiper lever is in
the intermittent position (position 1). Twist
the band upward to increase the time be-
tween sweeps, and downward to decrease
it. To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever
toward you.
If the windshield wipers are off, they will
operate a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see Adding washer fluid" on page 453 in
Section 7−3.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before using the washer.
This will help prevent the washer fluid
from freezing on your windshield, which
can block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the wind-
shield is dry. It may scratch the
glass.
CY14041
To turn on the back window wiper, twist
the lever knob upward.
The engine switch must be in the ON"
position.
Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1Intermittent
Position 2Normal
To squirt washer fluid on the back window,
twist the knob upward or downward as far
as it will go (position 3 or 4). The knob
automatically returns from these positions
after you release it. The back window wip-
er operates while the washer squirts.
Windshield wipers and washer Back window wiper and
washer

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For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see Adding washer fluid" on page 453 in
Section 7−3.
If the back window is not fully closed, the
back window wiper and washer will not
work. Make sure the back window is fully
closed when using the back window wiper
and washer.
NOTICE
Do not operate the back window wip-
er if the back window is dry. It may
scratch the glass.
CY14009
To defog or defrost the back window,
push the switch with the back window
closed.
The engine switch must be in the ON"
position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the
back window will quickly clear the surface.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate
the defogger is operating.
On some models, heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will also quickly
clear the surfaces.
Push the switch once again to turn the
defoggers off.The system will automatically shut off af-
ter the defoggers have operated about 15
minutes.
If the back window is not fully closed, the
back window defogger will not work. Make
sure the back window is fully closed when
using the back window defogger.
If the back window is opened while the
defogger is working, the defogger will au-
tomatically turn off. Even if the back win-
dow is fully closed after that, the defogger
will not automatically turn on.
Make sure you turn the defoggers off
when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the
defoggers on for a long time could cause
the battery to discharge, especially during
stop−and−go driving. The defoggers are
not designed for drying rain water or for
melting snow.
CAUTION
On some models, since the mirror
surfaces can get hot, do not touch
them when the defogger switch is on.
Back window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers

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Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
 Do not reuse iridium−tipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.
 Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
 Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
 Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
 When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do−it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equiva-
lent
See page 437 in Section 7−2 for de-
tails about engine oil selection.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non−silicate, non−amine, non−ni-
trite, and non−borate coolant with long−
life hybrid organic acid technology.
Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water (for
Canada). Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON II or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Parts and tools

476 A
AUTO LSD" system180
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Active traction control system 178
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Adding washer fluid 453
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Adjustment
Front seats 44,45
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Rear seats 53
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Seat belt 64
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Air conditioning filter 300
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Air conditioning system 290,293
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Airbags 74,81,91
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Aluminum wheel precautions 448
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Anti−glare inside rear view mirror 123 . . . . . .
Anti−lock brake system warning light 149
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Anti−theft steering column lock 162 . . . . . . . .
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 417
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Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 414
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Rain clearing mirrors 419
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Washing and waxing 415
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Armrest 63
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Audio remote controls 238
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Audio system 208
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Audio system
AUX 239
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Audio/video system 240
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Audio/video system operating tips 280 . . . . . .
Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror
Compass 307
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Automatic door locking and unlocking functions 25
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Driving with an automatic transmission 163
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Shift lock override button 410
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Shift pattern 163
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Shifting speed 163
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Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 149
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AUX 239
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Auxiliary boxes 322
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 34
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B
Back door 32
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Back door lock 32
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Back window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 142
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Back window wiper and washer switch 141
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Battery
Checking battery condition 450
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Gas caution 450
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Handling safety 450
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Recharging precautions 451
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Winter driving tips 375
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Before starting the engine 370
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Bottle holders 330
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 349 . . . . . . . .
Brake system 345
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Brake system warning buzzer 149
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Brake system warning light 149
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Fluid level 439
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Pad wear limit indicators 349
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Parking 202
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Break−in tips 339
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Brightness control 135
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C
Carbon monoxide caution 343
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Cargo and luggage
Capacity 364
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Capacity and distribution 366
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Stowage precautions 365
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Cargo net hooks 332
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Center vents 299
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Certification label 349
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Charging system warning light 149
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Checking and replacing fuses 452
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Checking and replacing the air
conditioning filter 300
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Checking brake fluid 439
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Checking the engine oil level 436
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Checking the radiator and
condenser 439
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Child restraint
Child restraint system 97
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Installation 99
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Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 114,116
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Precautions 96
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Types of child restraint system 98 . . . . . . . .
Using a top strap 109,112
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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 . . . . . . . .
T
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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U
Uniform tire quality grading 355
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V
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 . . . . . . . .
W
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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