engine coolant TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2014 N280 / 5.G User Guide

4167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air co nditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spon gy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the follow ing symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

4557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 8 1 )
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficient ly, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “F” and “L”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator cap
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
Correction procedures
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4567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Add engine coolant if neces-
sary. (P. 358)
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.
Start the engine and check that the radiator cooling fan operate and
to check for coolant leaks fr om the radiator or hoses.
If the fan are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan are operating:
Have the vehicle in spected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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CAUTION
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fans and belts.
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●Do not loosen the radiator cap and the
coolant reservoir cap while the engine
and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.

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When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
● Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
● Do not use any coolant additives.

4798-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

517Alphabetical index
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Eco Driving Indicator ................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key ............................ 94Battery-saving function ......... 110
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 450
Replacing the battery ............ 385
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 450
If the engine will not start ...... 446
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 448
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 452
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 418
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 418
If the warning message is displayed......................... 426
If you cannot operate back door opener ............... 449
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
If you think something is wrong .............................. 416
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 458
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 409
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 411
If your vehicle overheats ....... 455 Emergency flashers ................ 408
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 196
Compartment ........................ 357
Engine switch ............... 192, 195
Hood ..................................... 356
How to start the engine ........................ 192, 195
Identification number ............ 461
If the engine will not start ...... 446
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 192, 195
Overheating .......................... 455
Engine coolant......................... 362
Capacity................................ 464
Checking............................... 362
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 269
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil ................................. 359 Capacity................................ 463
Checking............................... 359
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 269
Engine switch .................. 192, 195
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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