TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2015 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

4517-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Add engine coolant if neces-
sary. (P. 350)
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.
Start the engine to 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.

4527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.

4537-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R position and carefully apply the accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your attempts to
free the vehicle. (P. 261)
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transm ission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid temperature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged.
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P. 421)
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4547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Vehicle specifications8
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 456
Fuel information ................ 466
Tire information ................. 469
8-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 481
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............... 488

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8-1. Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Without rear differential lock system
*3: With rear differential lock system (TRAIL)
*4: With 5 occupants
*5: With 7 occupants
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length189.8 in. (4820 mm)
Overall width75.8 in. (1925 mm)
Overall height *170.1 in. (1780 mm)
Wheelbase109.8 in. (2790 mm)
TreadFront63.2 in. (1605 mm)
Rear63.2 in. (1605 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)1165 lb. (525 kg) *2
835 lb. (375 kg) *3
Trailer weight rating
(trailer weight + cargo weight)5000 lb. (2270 kg)
Luggage compartment load
capacity970 lb. (445 kg) *4
670 lb. (309 kg) *5

4578-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primar
y identification number for your
Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
This number is also on the Cer-
tification Label.
■Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Vehicle identification

4588-1. Specifications
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Engine
Model1GR-FE
Ty p e6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70  3.74 in. (94.0  95.0 mm)
Displacement241.4 cu.in. (3956 cm3)
Valve clearance
(engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research octane number 91) or
higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)

4598-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
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Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat-
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example): • The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which
allows cold startability. Oils wi th a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is
operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference
*)
With filter
Without filter6.6 qt. (6.2 L, 5.5 Imp. qt.)
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

4608-1. Specifications
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How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you select
the oil you should use.
CTH61AS018
Cooling system
Capacity11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following: • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO SK16HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.