towing TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2012 N280 / 5.G Warranty And Maintenance Guide

65,000 miles or 78 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matInspect and adjust all fluid levelsRotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Note: If 0W-20 oil WAS NOT used at
the last oil change, replace engine oil
and oil filter.
1
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
Driving while towing, using a car-top
carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
Lubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in
temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving
for a long distance such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery use:
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
70,000 miles or 84 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matInspect and adjust all fluid levelsReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
Driving while towing, using a car-top
carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
Lubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
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75,000 miles or 90 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matClean cabin air filterInspect and adjust all fluid levelsLubricate propeller shaft
Re-torque propeller shaft boltRotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Note:If 0W-20 oil WAS NOT used at the last oil change, replace engine oil and oil filter.1
Inspect the following:
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant
4
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Front differential oil (4WD)
__ Radiator and condenser
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
Note:
Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas may
shorten the life of the cabin air filter. Replacement may be needed if you notice
reduced air flow from the air conditioner and heater or if the windows fog easily
when you use the Freshmode. Consult your dealer if any of these conditions occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Replace front differential oil (4WD)Replace rear differential oilTighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery use:
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after maintenance at every 5,000 miles.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.4Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
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80,000 miles or 96 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matInspect and adjust all fluid levelsReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
Driving while towing, using a car-top
carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
Lubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
85,000 miles or 102 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matInspect and adjust all fluid levelsRotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Note: If 0W-20 oil WAS NOT used at
the last oil change, replace engine oil
and oil filter.
1
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
Driving while towing, using a car-top
carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
Lubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in
temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving
for a long distance such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery use:
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
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90,000 miles or 108 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matInspect and adjust all fluid levelsLubricate propeller shaftRe-torque propeller shaft boltReplace cabin air filterReplace engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Inspect the following:
__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brakepads/discs
4
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant
5
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD) __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank
band and fuel tank vapor vent system
hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator and condenser
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD)
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Replace transfer case oil (4WD)Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:Replace front differential oil (4WD)Replace rear differential oilReplace transfer case oil (4WD)Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after maintenance at every 5,000 miles.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.4Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.5Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
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95,000 miles or 114 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matInspect and adjust all fluid levelsRotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Note: If 0W-20 oil WAS NOT used at
the last oil change, replace engine oil
and oil filter.
1
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
Driving while towing, using a car-top
carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
Lubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in
temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving
for a long distance such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery use:
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
100,000 miles or 120 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matInspect and adjust all fluid levelsReplace engine coolant4
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
Driving while towing, using a car-top
carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
Lubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
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105,000 miles or 126 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matClean cabin air filterInspect and adjust all fluid levelsLubricate propeller shaft
Re-torque propeller shaft boltRotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Note:If 0W-20 oil WAS NOT used at the last oil change, replace engine oil and oil filter.1
Inspect the following:
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant
5
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Front differential oil (4WD)
__ Radiator and condenser
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
Note:
Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas may
shorten the life of the cabin air filter. Replacement may be needed if you notice
reduced air flow from the air conditioner and heater or if the windows fog easily
when you use the Freshmode. Consult your dealer if any of these conditions occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Replace front differential oil (4WD)Replace rear differential oilTighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery use:
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after maintenance at every 5,000 miles.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.4Initial replacement at 100,000 miles/120 months. Replace every 50,000 miles/60 months thereafter. Refer to
“Engine Coolant” in the “Explantion of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more information.
5Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more information.
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110,000 miles or 132 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matInspect and adjust all fluid levelsReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
Driving while towing, using a car-top
carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
Lubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
115,000 miles or 138 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matInspect and adjust all fluid levelsRotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Note: If 0W-20 oil WAS NOT used at
the last oil change, replace engine oil
and oil filter.
1
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
Driving while towing, using a car-top
carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
Lubricate propeller shaft3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in
temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving
for a long distance such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery use:
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
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120,000 miles or 144 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matInspect and adjust all fluid levelsLubricate propeller shaftRe-torque propeller shaft boltReplace cabin air filterReplace engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Replace spark plugs4
Rotate tires
Inspect the following:
__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brakepads/discs
5
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant
6
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD) __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank
band and fuel tank vapor vent system
hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator and condenser
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD)
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Replace transfer case oil (4WD)Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:Replace automatic transmission fluidReplace front differential oil (4WD)Replace rear differential oilReplace transfer case oil (4WD)Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after maintenance at every 5,000 miles.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.4Maintenance services of spark plugs are required under the terms of the Emissions Control Warranty.5Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.6Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
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