oil temperature TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

4086-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to dra in
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
6

4777-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
If a warning light turns on or a war ning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning ligh ts
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and w arning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning li ght (warning buzzer)
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive
the vehicle may be dangerous.
High coolant temperature warning light (warning
buzzer)
*4
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too
high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P. 517)
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light*4
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Toyota dealer.

4897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases.
Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along wit h a message
or image shown on the multi-information display.
● Malfunction in the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 478)
● Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is not currently functional
The PCS warning light comes on or flashes. ( P. 480)
● Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning light comes on. ( P. 481)
■ If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is disp layed
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your T oyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
● If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s M anual” is
displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. ( P. 517)
● If “Front Camera Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is displayed, follow the
instructions accordingly. ( P. 264, 487)
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
■ If “High transmission fluid temperature” is shown, it indicates that the
automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift l ever to P and wait
until the warning message and light go off. If the warning message and light
go off, you may start the vehicle again. If the warning message and light do
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer.

5258-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
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 expl ained 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 vi scosity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher visco sity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle i s
operated at high speeds, or un der 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

585Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Emergency flashers ................ 464
EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 213
Compartment ........................ 406
Engine switch................ 209, 212
Hood ..................................... 405
How to start the engine......................... 209, 212
Identification number ............ 523
If the engine will not start ...... 507
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 209, 212
Overheating .......................... 517
Engine coolant ......................... 410
Capacity ................................ 526
Checking ............................... 410
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 330
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 88
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil ................................. 408 Capacity ................................ 525
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 330
Engine switch .................. 209, 212
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 Flat tire ..................................... 492
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 529
Brake .................................... 529
Power steering...................... 530
Washer ................................. 418
Fog lights ................................. 235 Replacing light bulbs ............ 448
Switch ................................... 235
Wattage ................................ 531
Four-wheel drive system............................ 293, 297
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights............... 356
Front seats ............................... 136
Adjustment............................ 136
Cleaning ............................... 393
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 153
Seat heaters ......................... 353
Seat position memory ........... 149
Seat ventilators ..................... 353F

589Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 321
Multi-information display .......... 90Driving information .................. 93
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 273
Language .............................. 557
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 265
Outside temperature ............... 97
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 254
Settings ................................... 96
Warning messages ............... 487
Multi-terrain Select .................. 314
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8 Odometer ................................... 88
Off-road precaution
s ............... 334
Oil Engine oil .............................. 408
Opener Back door ............................. 132
Hood ..................................... 405
Outer foot lights ...................... 355
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 160 Adjusting and folding ............ 160
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ......... 342, 348
Outside temperature
display...................................... 97
Overhead console ................... 362
Overheating, Engine ............... 517
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.