inflation pressure TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2009 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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• Console box ..................... 312
• Tissue pocket ................... 313
• Trash holder ..................... 314
• Overhead console ............ 316
• Cup holders ...................... 316
• Bottle holders ................... 321
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 322
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 323
Vanity mirrors ..................... 324
Clock .................................. 325
Outside temperature display .............................. 326
Rear side-view mirrors ....... 328
Power outlets ..................... 329
Seat heaters ....................... 334
Armrest............................... 336
Floor mat ............................ 337
Luggage compartment features ............................ 338
Garage door opener ........... 345
Compass ............................ 350 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 356
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 359
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 362
General maintenance ......... 364
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 367
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 368
Hood ................................... 372
Engine compartment .......... 373
Tires.................................... 389
Tire inflation pressure ......... 395
Wheels................................ 398
Air conditioning filter ........... 400
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 402
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 404
Light bulbs .......................... 415
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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 389
P. 445
P. 395
P. 484
Fuel filler door P. 85
Rear turn signal lights P. 145
Stop/tail and rear side marker lightsP. 158
Side doors P. 33
: If equipped
Back door P. 38
License plate lights P. 158
Rear window wiper P. 165
Rear window
defogger
P. 240
Back window P. 79
Roof luggage carrier P. 203

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 356
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 359
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 362
General maintenance....... 364
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 367
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 368
Hood ................................ 372
Engine compartment ........ 373
Tires ................................. 389
Tire inflation pressure ...... 395
Wheels ............................. 398
Air conditioning filter......... 400
Wireless remote control battery ............................ 402
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 404
Light bulbs........................ 415

366 4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Door • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after park-
ing?
Tire • Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-
aged?
• Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
■ If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

369
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs ( P. 415)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
Power steering fluid level (P. 383) • Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and condenser (P. 381) 
Tire inflation pressure (
P. 395) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 387) • Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding washer fluid)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
■Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear
indicators is shown by the
“TWI” or “ ” marks, etc.,
molded on the sidewall of
each tire.
Check spare tire condition
and inflation pressure if not
rotated.
■Tire rotation
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and
extend tire life, Toyota recom-
mends that tire rotation is
carried out at the same inter-
val as tire inspection.
■The tire pressure warning system
Your Toyota is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that
uses tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low
tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise. (P. 439)
Front

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Maintenance and care
■If the tread wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the re
placed tire is greater than 1/2 of
the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the
rear axle, whichever is greater.
As for the maximum load of the tire, see the load limit at maximum cold
tire inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the tire, and as for the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) , see the Certification Label.
(  P. 395, 471, 484).
■Tire types
1 Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tire s, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When
installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2 All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.
3Snow tires For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the or iginally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for possible restriction. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels. ( P. 213)

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■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation
pressure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of
your routine of daily vehicle checks.
■Tire pressure warning system certification
MODEL/FCC IDs:
Transmitter: PAXPMV107J
Receiver: HYQ13BCG
IC (Canada) IDs:
Transmitter: 3729A-PMV107J
Receiver:1551A-13BCG
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expre ssly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this de vice must accept any interference,
including interference that may caus e undesired operation of the device.

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NOTICE
■Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or pot-
holes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing
the cushioning ability of the tires. In addition driving on rough roads may
cause damage to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels
and body.
■If tire inflation pressures become low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.

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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation pressure
■Tire inflation pressure
The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size is dis-
played on the tire and loadi ng information label. (P. 479)
■ Inspection and adjustment procedure
Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge
Remove the tire valve cap.
Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve.
Read the pressure using the graduations of the gauge.