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

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:
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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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T
he following descriptions are
provided to give you a better
understanding of the maintenance
items that should be performed on your
vehicle. The scheduled maintenance log
indicates at which mileage/time intervals
each item should be performed. Please
note that many maintenance items should
be performed only by a qualified
technician.
For further information on maintenance
items you can perform yourself, see
the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care”
and “Do-It-Yourself Maintenance”
sections of the
Owner’s Manual.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Inspect or replace at specified intervals.
When performing inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired by a
qualified technician immediately.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering linkage
ball joints for looseness and damage.
Check all dust covers for deterioration and
damage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation.
Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration
and signs of leakage. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
technician should perform these
operations.
Brake Linings/Drums and Brake
Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and
drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage,
broken parts and excessive wear. Check
the pads for excessive wear and the discs
for runout, excessive wear and fluid
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Cabin Air Filter
Clean or replace at specified intervals.
Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in
urban, desert or dusty areas may shorten
filter’s life. More frequent replacement may
be necessary.
Drive Belts
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and
oiliness. Check the belt tension and adjust
if necessary. Replace the belts if they are
damaged.
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Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration and damage.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts
and, if necessary, repack the grease. A
qualified technician should perform these
operations.
Driver’s Floor Mat
•Only use the driver’s floor mat
designed
specifically for the model
and model year of your vehicle.
• Always properly secure the driver’s
floor
mat

using the retaining hooks.
• Never install another floor mat on top
of
the

existing driver’s floor mat.
• Never install the driver’s floor mat
upside
down.
Engine Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. When
performing inspections, check for damage,
excessive wear and oiliness, and replace if
necessary.
Engine Coolant
Drain the cooling system and refill with an
ethylene-glycol type coolant. Inspect hoses
and connections for corrosion and leaks.
Tighten connections and replace parts
when necessary. A qualified technician
should perform these operations. (For
further details, refer to Radiator,
Condenser and Hoses in theVehicle
Maintenance and Care section of the
Owner’s Manual).
Your Toyota is equipped with Genuine
Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant. The
replacement intervals for engine
coolant recommended in this booklet
are based on replacement with
Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life
Coolant or similar high-quality
non-silicate, non-amine, non-borate
ethylene-glycol coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology (i.e., a
combination of low phosphates and
organic acids). If another type of
ethylene-glycol coolant is used,
replacement intervals may be different.
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Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter and drain and refill
the engine oil at specified intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity,
refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
NOTE:Your vehicle is certified with
Genuine Toyota 0W20 motor oil. For
VEHICLES CERTIFIED FOR 0W20 motor
oil, the oil change interval is 10,000 miles
or 12 months IF 0W20 MOTOR OIL IS
BEING USED. If 0W20 is not available,
5W20 mineral oil may be used. However,
it must be replaced at A 5,000 miles or
6 month INTERVAL with 0W20 motor oil.
For customers who primarily drive their
vehicle under any of the listed Special
Operating Conditions, the motor oil and
filter should be replaced at 5,000 miles or
6 months, REGARDLESS OF THE OIL
USED (OR CERTIFICATION OF THE
VEHICLE).
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler
and hangers for cracks, deterioration and
damage. Start the engine and listen
carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Front and Rear Differential Oil
Inspect or replace at specified intervals.
When performing inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired by a
qualified technician immediately.
Fuel Lines and Connections,
Fuel Tank Band and Fuel Tank
Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage,
cracks, and loose or leaking connections.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration
and damage and replace if necessary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and
Body
Re-tighten the seat-mounting bolts and
front/rear suspension member retaining
bolts to specified torque.
Propeller Shaft
Lubricate the propeller shaft spiders and
slide yokes with lithium-base chassis
grease and the double cardan joint with
molybdenum-disulfide lithium-base chassis
grease, and re-torque the bolt. Only a
qualified technician should perform this
operation
Radiator and Condenser
Inspect for debris, corrosion and signs of
damage. Have any problem repaired
immediately by a qualified technician.
Spark Plugs
Replace at specified intervals. Install new
plugs of the same type as originally
equipped. A qualified technician should
perform this operation.
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Steering Gear Box
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired
immediately by a qualified technician.
Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for
excessive freeplay in the steering wheel.
Inspect the linkage for bending and
damage and the dust boots for
deterioration, cracks and damage. Replace
any damaged parts. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated according to the
instructions in the
Owner’s Manual.When
rotating tires, check for damage and
uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transfer Case Oil
Inspect or replace at specified intervals.
When performing inspections, check for
signs of leakage. If you discover any
leakage, have it repaired by a qualified
technician immediately.
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Model
In-service date
Selling dealership
Key number
Body style
Mileage at delivery
Selling dealership phone number
Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Identification
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