transmission fluid TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2009 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
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
4
Maintenance and care
Power steering fluid
■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid
temperature, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tem- perature, 50°F - 85°F[10°C - 30°C])
■ Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turn ing it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper towel

438 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn-
ing light Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature is too high.
(Flashing) VSC OFF warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC;
• The AUTO LSD system;
• The active traction control system (4WD models);
• The downhill assist control system (if equipped); or
• The hill-start assist control system (if equipped).
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Transfer (4WD models)
Fluid capacity *
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
10.9 qt. (10.4 L, 9.1 Imp.qt.)
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
10.9 qt. (10.4 L, 9.1 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic
transmission of your vehicle.
Oil capacity 1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Oil type Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W-90

478 6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 66.1 lbf (294 N,30 kgf).
Chassis lubrication
Steering
Pedal clearance *12.1 in. (54 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear
limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *25 — 7 clicks
Fluid type
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Propeller shafts Spider
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum — disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base
multipurpose grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or
III

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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...
■
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