charging TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2009 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

86 1-5. Refueling
Closing the fuel tank capWhen replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)
CAUTION
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■
Checking battery condition
Check the battery condition using the indicator color.
Type A
Blue: Good condition
White: Charging is necessary.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
Red: Not working properly,
have the battery checked by
your Toyota dealer.
Type B Green: Good condition
Dark: Charging is necessary.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
Clear or light yellow: Not work-
ing properly, have the battery
checked by your Toyota
dealer.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Washer fluid
Add washer fluid in the following situations.
● Any washer does not work.
● The low washer fluid warning light comes on. (Canada only)
Open the lid.
Check the washer fluid level on
the level gauge.NORMAL
LOW
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

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9 HEAD (HI RH) 10 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
10 HEAD (HI LH) 10 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
11 EFI NO.2 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
12 HEATER NO.2 7.5 A Air conditioning system
13 AIRSUS NO.2 10 A Rear height control air suspension
14 SEAT HEATER 25 A Seat heaters
15 DEFOG 30 A Back window defogger, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel infection system
16 MIR HEATER 10 A Outside rear view mirror heater
17 DOME 10 A Interior light, personal lights, wire-
less remote control system, door
courtesy lights, gauge and meter,
vanity lights, instrument panel
lights, running board lights, multi-
plex communication system
18 RADIO NO.1 20 A Audio system, navigation system,
rear seat entertainment system
19 ECU-B 10 A Anti-lock brake system, traction
control system (2WD models),
active traction control system (4WD
models), vehicle stability control
system, air conditioning system,
multiplex communication system,
theft deterrent system, driving posi-
tion memory system, front passen-
ger occupant classification system
20 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
21 HORN 10 A Horns
22 A/F HEATER 15 A A/F sensor
FuseAmpereCircuit

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10 RR WSH15 ABack window washer, multiplex
communication system
11 ECU-IG 10 AShift lock control system, power
windows, anti-lock brake system,
traction control system (2WD mod-
els), active traction control system
(4WD models), vehicle stability
control system, electric moon roof,
multiplex communication system,
theft deterrent system, rear height
control air suspension, tire pres-
sure warning system, driving posi-
tion memory system
12 IG1 15 AAnti-lock brake system, traction
control system (2WD models),
active traction control system (4WD
models), vehicle stability control
system, air conditioning system,
charging system, back window
defogger, back-up lights, emer-
gency flashers, seat heaters, AC
inverter, instrument panel light con-
trol, auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror, seat belt tension reducer
13 STA 7.5 A No circuit
14 SECU/HORN 10 A Theft deterrent system
15 TAIL 10 ATail lights, license plate lights, park-
ing lights, instrument panel light
control, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, instrument panel
lights, meter and gauge, glove box
light
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the engine
oil level dipstick.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low*.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• The emission control system.
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

476 6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the key is
removed with all the lights turned off)
Charging rates5 A max.
Oil capacity
Front
(4WD
models) Vehicles with an automatic disconnecting
differential
1.6 qt. (1.55 L, 1.4 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles without an automatic
disconnecting differential
1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Rear
Vehicles with a rear differential lock
3.1 qt. (2.95 L, 2.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles without a rear differential lock
3.2 qt. (3.05 L, 2.7 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” is
filled in your Toyota vehicle at factory fill.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine
Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above
specification. Please contact your Toyota
dealer for further details.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 230
ABS ........................................... 188
Accessory meter ...................... 155
Active traction control system .................................... 182
Air conditioning filter............... 400
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 400
Air conditioning system ......... 230
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.....98
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 102
Airbag warning light............... 437
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............98
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 102
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 108
General airbag precautions ... 102
Locations of airbags ................95
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 106
Proper driving posture .....93, 102
Side airbag operating
conditions..............................98
Side airbag precautions ........ 104
SRS airbags ............................95
Alarm ...........................................90
Antenna..................................... 248
Anti-lock brake system
ABS warning light .................. 438
Anti-lock brake system .......... 188
Armrest ..................................... 336
Audio input ............................... 269
Audio remote controls............. 271
Audio system
Antenna ................................. 247
Audio input ............................ 269
Audio visual input .................. 269
AUX adapter.......................... 269
CD player .............................. 250 DVD player............................ 280
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 257
Optimal use ........................... 266
Portable music player ........... 269
Radio..................................... 244
Rear seat entertainment
system ................................ 274
Type ...................................... 241
Audio visual input .................... 294
AUTO LSD system ................... 175
Automatic light off system...... 160
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 143
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 457
AUX adapter ............................. 269
Auxiliary box ............ 309, 322, 343
A/V input adapter ..................... 294
Back door Back door ................................ 38
Wireless remote control .......... 29
Back window ........................... 79
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 416
Wattage................................. 480
Back window .............................. 79
Battery
Charging system warning light ..................................... 437
Checking ............................... 385
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 459
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 213
Bottle holders................... 309, 321
Brake assist.............................. 188
Brakes Brake system warning light ..................................... 436
Fluid ...................................... 381
Parking brake ........................ 146A
B

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Alphabetical index
If you have a flat tire ............. 445
Inflation pressure .................. 479
Information ........................... 484
Replacing ..................... 389, 445
Rotating tires ........................ 389
Size ...................................... 479
Spare tire .............................. 445
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 389, 441
Warning light ........................ 439
Tissue pocket .......................... 313
Tools......................................... 445
Total load capacity .................. 211
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 228
Emergency towing ................ 427
Trailer towing ........................ 216
Traction control system ......... 188
TRAC ........................................ 188
Trash holder ............................ 314
Trip meter................................. 148
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .... 419, 420
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 480
Valet key..................................... 28
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 324
Wattage ................................ 480
Vanity mirrors .......................... 324
Vehicle identification
number................................... 471
Vehicle stability control .......... 188
VSC ........................................... 188 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................436
Key reminder .........................441
Seat belt reminder .................439
Warning lights
ABS .......................................437
Airbag system .......................437
Anti-lock brake system ..........437
Automatic transmission fluidtemperature ........................437
Brake system ........................436
Charging system .... ...............437
Driver’s seat belt ...................439
Engine oil replacement..........439
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 437
Front passenger’s seat belt ...439
Low engine oil pressure ........437
Low fuel level ........................439
Low washer fluid ...................439
Malfunction indicator lamp ....437
Open door .............................439
SRS .......................................437
Tire pressure .........................439
VSC OFF...............................437
Washer
Checking ...............................387
Preparing and checking before winter .......................213
Switch............................163, 165
Washing and waxing ...............356
Weight Cargo capacity ......................203
Load limits .............................211
Weight ...................................470
Wheels ......................................398
Window glasses ..................76, 79
Window lock switch ...................77
Windows Power back window ................79
Power windows .......................76
Rear window defogger ..........240
Washer ..........................163, 165
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What to do if...
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Center panel
■Warning lights
P. 436 P. 437
P. 437 P. 439
P. 437 P. 439
P. 437 P. 439
P. 4 3 7P. 439
P. 439
or
P. 4 3 7P. 439
P. 4 3 7P. 439
Brake system warning
light
Charging system warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lamp
SRS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
ABS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Low washer fluid warning
light
VSC OFF warning light
Open door warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light