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

WHAT IS COVERED AND
HOW LONG
Basic Warranty
This warranty covers repairs and
adjustments needed to correct defects in
materials or workmanship of any part
supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 13-14.
Coverage is for 36 months or
36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, with
the exception of wheel alignment and
wheel balancing, which are covered for
12 months or 20,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
Powertrain Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any component listed
below and in the next column and
supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 13-14.
Coverage is for 60 months or
60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Engine
Cylinder block and head and all internal
parts, timing gears and gaskets, timing
chain/belt and cover, flywheel, valve
covers, oil pan, oil pump, engine mounts,
turbocharger housing and all internal
parts, supercharger housing and all
internal parts, engine control computer,
water pump, fuel pump, seals and gaskets.Transmission and Transaxle
Case and all internal parts, torque
converter, clutch cover, transmission
mounts, transfer case and all internal
parts, engine control computer, seals and
gaskets.
Front-Wheel-Drive System
Final drive housing and all internal parts,
axle shafts, drive shafts, constant velocity
joints, front hub and bearings, seals and
gaskets.
Rear-Wheel-Drive System
Axle housing and all internal parts,
propeller shafts, U-joints, axle shafts, drive
shafts, bearings, supports, seals and
gaskets.
Restraint Systems Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any seatbelt or air bag
system supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 13-14.
Coverage is for 60 months or
60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For vehicles sold and registered in the
state of Kansas, the warranty for seatbelts
and related components is 10 years,
regardless of mileage.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
WARRANTY
12Your Warranties in Detail

I
n addition to the maintenance items
indicated for each mileage/month
interval, you should perform certain
inspections daily when you drive off-road.
Whenever you take your vehicle off-road
through deep sand, mud or water, perform
these inspections every day:
• Check ball joints and dust covers
• Check brake lines and hoses
• Check brake pads/disc
• Check differential oil
• Check drive shaft boots
• Check engine air filter
• Check nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
• Check steering linkage and boots
• Check transfer case oil (4WD models)
• Check transmission fluid or oil
• Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD
models)
Off-Road Daily Maintenance
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30,000 miles or 36 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 shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant5
__ 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.
Maintenance Log
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60,000 miles or 72 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 belts5
__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant6
__ 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.4Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.5Initial inspection at 60,000 miles/72 months. Inspect every 15,000 miles/18 months thereafter.6Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
Maintenance Log
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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.
Maintenance Log
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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.
Maintenance Log
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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.
Explanation of Maintenance Items
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