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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owner's Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and
follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle
best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-
nance and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owner's Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of
printing. However, because of Toyota's policy of continual product improve-
ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
©
1997 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in
part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.
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  • Page 1 This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.
  • Page 2 New vehicle warranty Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties: A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accesso- D New vehicle warranty ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the D Emission control systems warranty market.
  • Page 3 The SRS airbag devices in your Toyota contains explo- sive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the air- The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re- bags left as they are, it may cause an accident such as quirements of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equip-...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Other equipment INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA ... . . 139 STARTING AND DRIVING ........153 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY .
  • Page 6 Important information about this manual Safety and vehicle damage warnings Safety symbol In this manual, you will see CAUTION and NOTICE warn- ings. These are used in the following ways: CAUTION This is a warning against something which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people.

  • Page 7: Operation Of Instruments And Controls

    4RUNNER ( Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Chapter 1−1 Overview of instruments and controls D Instrument panel overview D Instrument cluster overview D Indicator symbols on the instrument panel...
  • Page 8 4RUNNER ( Instrument panel overview 1. Side vent 2. Tilt steering lock release lever 3. Instrument cluster 4. Center vents 5. Personal lights 6. Electric moon roof switch 7. Glovebox 8. Power door lock switch 9. Power window switches 10. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 11.
  • Page 9 4RUNNER ( 1. Clutch start cancel switch 2. Headlight and turn signal switch 3. Wiper and washer switches 4. Back window defogger switch 5. Emergency flasher switch 6. Clock 7. Cup holder 8. Air conditioning controls 9. Car audio 10. Ashtray 11.
  • Page 10 4RUNNER ( Instrument cluster overview 1. Service reminder indicators or indicator 4. Speedometer 7. Fuel gauge lights 5. Odometer 8. Trip meter reset knob 2. Engine coolant temperature gauge 6. Trip meter 3. Tachometer...
  • Page 11 4RUNNER ( Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Open door warning light Brake system warning light ∗ 1 ∗ 1 SRS airbag warning light Seat belt reminder light ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Unengaged "Park" warning light Discharge warning light ∗...
  • Page 12 4RUNNER ( Automatic transmission indicator light ∗ 2 Cruise control indicator light Driving pattern ("POWER" mode) indicator light Four−wheel drive indicator light Rear differential lock indicator light ∗ 1 : For details, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" in Chapter 1−5. ∗...

  • Page 13: Keys And Doors

    If you should lose your keys or if you glovebox. need additional keys, duplicates can be D Fuel tank cap made by a Toyota dealer using the key To protect things locked in the glovebox D Electric moon roof number.
  • Page 14 4RUNNER ( Side doors Driver’s side LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON Front passenger’s side Insert the key into the keyhole and turn Move the lock button. To lock: Turn the key forward. To lock: Push the button downward. To unlock: Turn the key backward.
  • Page 15 4RUNNER ( LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH Driver’s side POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side. All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous- REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS Front passenger’s side Move the lock lever to the "LOCK"...
  • Page 16 4RUNNER ( Power windows CAUTION Before driving, sure that doors are closed and locked, espe- cially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle during an accident.
  • Page 17 4RUNNER ( CAUTION Window lock To avoid serious personal injury, you button must do the following. Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power windows.
  • Page 18 4RUNNER ( Power back window You can also open the back window when the back window wiper is working. At that time, the wiper stops working until the window is closed again. If you push in the window lock button on the driver’s door (with power window) or on the instrument panel (without power window), the back window cannot be oper-...
  • Page 19 4RUNNER ( Back door Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power back window. If some- one’s neck, head or hands gets caught closing window,...
  • Page 20 4RUNNER ( Type A Type B CAUTION Driver’s side Driver’s side Keep the back window and back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. Front passenger’s side Front passenger’s side...
  • Page 21 4RUNNER ( Hood Type C LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH To open the hood, do the following. 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on POWER BACK DOOR LOCK SWITCH the auxilialy catch lever and lift the 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood.
  • Page 22 If the indicator lamp does the hood security from falling down moved. not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as on to your head or body. soon as possible.
  • Page 23 60 case of an accident. seconds even after the ignition switch is Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank turned off. It stops working when any of cap for replacement. It has a built−...
  • Page 24 4RUNNER ( You may stop the moon roof at any de- Never leave small children alone in sired position. The roof will move while the vehicle, especially with the igni- the switch is being pushed and stop when tion key still inserted. They could released.

  • Page 25: Seats, Seat Belts, Steering Wheel And Mirrors

    4RUNNER ( Part 1 Seats D Sun visors While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- OPERATION OF hicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- INSTRUMENTS AND erly wear the seat belts provided. CONTROLS CAUTION Chapter 1−3...
  • Page 26 4RUNNER ( Front seats Seat adjustment precautions Adjusting front seats Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot While adjusting the seat, do not put pedals, steering wheel instrument your hands under the seat or near panel controls are within easy reach of the moving parts.
  • Page 27 4RUNNER ( Adjusting front seats (power seat) 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER 3. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body Turn the knob either way. pressure and release the lever. 4.
  • Page 28 4RUNNER ( Fold−down rear seats 1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION CAUTION ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired To reduce the risk of sliding under direction. the lap belt during a collision, avoid Releasing the switch will stop the seat at reclining the seatback any more than that position.
  • Page 29 4RUNNER ( Make sure the bottom cushion is securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near the lock release straps. 1. Remove head restraint, 2. Unlock seatback fold swing the bottom cushion up by down. pulling the lock release strap.
  • Page 30 4RUNNER ( Head restraints For your safety, adjust the head re- CAUTION straint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. When returning the seatback to the To lower: Push it down while pressing the upright position: lock release button. Make sure the seat belts are not On some models, you can also move the twisted or caught in the seatback head restraint forward or backward.
  • Page 31 4RUNNER ( Seat belts Seat belt precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow the child to stand up or passengers in the vehicle be properly re- kneel on either rear or front seats. An Persons should ride in their seats...
  • Page 32 A Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat slow, easy motion will allow the belt to until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot extend, and you can move around freely.
  • Page 33 4RUNNER ( CAUTION Take up Always make sure the shoulder belt slack is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be Too high kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a collision.
  • Page 34 4RUNNER ( Rear center seat belt Lengthen CAUTION High−positioned belts loose−fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un- der the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.
  • Page 35 If the seat belt does not function Keep as low on hips as possible normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot Remove excess length of the belt and To release the belt, press the buckle−re-...
  • Page 36 Toyota dealer free of charge. Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop- er measurement and selection of length.
  • Page 37 If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.
  • Page 38 Toyota strongly recommends that: The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle. The front passenger sit as far back as possible from the dashboard.
  • Page 39 4RUNNER ( However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the nose Collision from the rear of the vehicle "underrides", or goes under, the bed of a truck).
  • Page 40 4RUNNER ( In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect CAUTION deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction The SRS airbag system is designed in the inflators momentarily fills the air- only as a supplement to the prima- bags with non−toxic gas to help restrain ry protection of the driver side and the forward motion of the occupants.
  • Page 41 An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat vehicle properly strained.
  • Page 42 4RUNNER ( Do not sit on the edge of the seat Do not allow a child to stand up, Do not put objects or your pets on or lean over the dashboard when or to kneel on the front passenger or in front of the dashboard or the vehicle is in use.
  • Page 43 Contact your the front end Toyota dealer as soon as possible to ser- z Repairs made on or near the front vice the vehicle. end structure, console, steering col- The light does not come on when the umn, steering wheel or dashboard ignition key is turned to the "ACC"...
  • Page 44 4RUNNER ( Child restraint Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child Toyota strongly urges use of restraint systems children small proper child restraint system which enough to use them. conforms to the size of the child, The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.
  • Page 45 4RUNNER ( Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small When not using the child restraint system, CAUTION child or baby must itself be properly keep it secured with the seat belt or place restrained on the seat with either the it somewhere other than the passenger Never put a rear−facing child re- lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/...
  • Page 46 3 types depending on the can purchase the following items from child’s age and size. your Toyota dealer. (A) Infant seat * CRS installation kit (B) Convertible seat (Part No. 04731−22012)
  • Page 47 4RUNNER ( Installation with 2−point type seat belt (C) booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION An infant seat is used in rear−facing position only. Do not put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats.
  • Page 48 Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not 1. Run the center lap belt through or 2. While pressing the infant seat firmly use the seat until the seat belt is around the infant seat following the against the seat cushion and seatback, fixed.
  • Page 49 4RUNNER ( 3. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle−release button. A convertible seat is used in forward− facing and rear−facing position depend- Push and pull the child restraint sys- ing on the child’s age and size. When tem in different directions to be sure installing, follow...
  • Page 50 Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not 1. Run the center lap belt through or use the seat until the seat belt is CAUTION around the convertible seat following fixed. instructions provided Do not put a rear−facing child re-...
  • Page 51 4RUNNER ( 2. While pressing convertible seat 3. To remove the convertible seat, press CAUTION firmly against the seat cushion and the buckle−release button. seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling Push and pull the child restraint sys- its free end to hold the convertible seat tem in different directions to be sure securely.
  • Page 52 4RUNNER ( Installation with 3−point type seat belt (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION Do not put a rear−facing child re- CAUTION An infant seat is used in rear−facing straint system in the rear seat if it position only. Never put a rear−facing child re- interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats.
  • Page 53 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it Toyota dealer immediately. Do not or around the infant seat following the in the lock mode. When the belt is use the seat until the seat belt is...
  • Page 54 4RUNNER ( 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly 4. To remove the infant seat, press the CAUTION against the seat cushion and seatback, buckle−release button and allow the let the shoulder belt retract as far as belt to retract completely. The belt will Make sure the seat belt is securely it will go to hold the infant seat secure- move freely again and be ready to...
  • Page 55 4RUNNER ( Move seat fully back (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A forward−facing child restraint sys- CAUTION A convertible seat is used in forward− tem should be allowed to put on facing and rear−facing position depend- Never put a rear−facing child re- the front seat only when it is un- ing on the child’s age and size.
  • Page 56 Contact your 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through Toyota dealer immediately. Do not Do not put a rear−facing child re- or around the convertible seat following use the seat until the seat belt is straint system in the rear seat if it...
  • Page 57 4RUNNER ( 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing convertible seat CAUTION in the lock mode. When the belt is firmly against the seat cushion and then retracted slightly, it cannot be ex- seatback, let the shoulder belt retract Make sure the seat belt is securely tended.
  • Page 58 4RUNNER ( Move seat fully back 4. To remove the convertible seat, press (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION the buckle−release button and allow the A booster seat is used in forward−fac- belt to retract completely. The belt will ing position only. A forward−facing child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to tem should be allowed to put on the...
  • Page 59 Contact your is positioned across the center of Toyota dealer immediately. Do not child’s shoulder. The belt should be use the seat until the seat belt is kept away from child’s neck, but fixed. not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail-...
  • Page 60 4RUNNER ( Top strap anchors and locations Anchor bracket Bolt 730 mm (28.7 in.) Spacer 380 mm (15.0 in.) 380 mm (15.0 in.) 2. To remove the child restraint system, If your child restraint system requires On the filler panel behind the rear seat press the buckle−release button and al- the use of a top strap, latch the hook a.
  • Page 61 3 anchor locations shown in the illustra- tion. If your child restraint system does not provide any of the necessary parts, ask your Toyota dealer. (See " Child restraint system".) To change the steering wheel angle, Adjust the mirror so you can see the hold the steering wheel, pull up the side of your vehicle in the mirror.
  • Page 62 4RUNNER ( Power Rear view mirror control To adjust a mirror, use the switches. CAUTION 1. Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Do not adjust the mirror while the Place the switch at "L" (left) or "R" (right). vehicle is moving.
  • Page 63 4RUNNER ( Anti−glare inside rear view Sun visors mirror Vanity mirrors Folding rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors can be folded To reduce glare from the headlights of To use the vanity mirrors, swing down backward parking restricted the vehicle behind you during night the sun visor and open the cover.

  • Page 64: Lights, Wipers And Defogger

    4RUNNER ( Part 1 Headlights and turn signals OPERATION OF NOTICE INSTRUMENTS To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on AND CONTROLS for a long period when the engine is not running. Chapter 1−4 Daytime running light system (Canada Lights, Wipers only)
  • Page 65 4RUNNER ( Emergency flashers High−Low beams For high beams, turn TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, the headlights on and push the lever away push the switch. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- turn signal lever up or down to position All the turn signal lights will flash.
  • Page 66 4RUNNER ( Instrument panel light control Interior light NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the interior light, slide the ment panel lights, turn the knob.
  • Page 67 4RUNNER ( Personal lights Luggage compartment light Ignition switch light To turn on the personal light, push the To turn on the luggage compartment For easy access to the ignition switch, switch. To turn the lights off, push the light, slide the switch. the ignition switch light comes on when switch once again.
  • Page 68 4RUNNER ( Windshield wipers and Windshield wipers and washer (intermittent type) washer (mist type) To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see "Adding washer fluid"...
  • Page 69 4RUNNER ( Back window wiper and washer In freezing weather, warm the windshield NOTICE with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent the washer fluid Do not operate the back window wip- from freezing on your windshield, which er if the back window is dry.
  • Page 70 4RUNNER ( Back window defogger Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop−and− go driving. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow.
  • Page 71 4RUNNER (...

  • Page 72: Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators

    Gauges, Meters The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does and Service reminder not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as indicators soon as possible. D Fuel gauge The gauge works when the ignition...
  • Page 73 4RUNNER ( Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop−and−go traffic. Towing a trailer NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to con- trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within...
  • Page 74 If parking brake is Take vehicle to off, stop and check. (type A) Toyota dealer. Fasten seat belts. (type B) (Indicator and buzzer) Close all doors. Stop and check. These meters show the running dis- tance.
  • Page 75 The engine ignition will continue to oper- vehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow- ate, however, until the battery is dis- ing information, see Part 4.) charged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
  • Page 76 The light may occasionally flicker when case c, have your vehicle checked/re- the engine is idling or it may come on paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as The anti-lock brake system does not oper- briefly after a hard stop. There is no possible.
  • Page 77 If the light does not go off, call a If either of the following conditions occurs, front drive control lever is in the "N" posi- Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for this indicates a malfunction somewhere in tion while the selector lever is in the "P"...
  • Page 78 Have it 2. Open one of the side doors or the checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as back door. possible. The open door warning light should come on. 3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go off.
  • Page 79 4RUNNER (...

  • Page 80: Ignition Switch, Transmission And Parking Brake

    4RUNNER ( Part 1 Ignition switch with steering lock Vehicles with manual transmission OPERATION OF You must push in the key to turn the key from "ACC" to the "LOCK" position. INSTRUMENTS Vehicles with automatic transmission AND CONTROLS You must shift the selector lever into the "P"...
  • Page 81 4RUNNER ( Automatic transmission "Two−wheel drive models Overdrive switch Lock release button For selecting either a three−speed or four−speed To prevent misshifting transmission Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position "ON" position "O/D OFF" indicator "OFF" position Neutral position (Shifting into light shows the over- (Shifting into...
  • Page 82 4RUNNER ( Your automatic transmission has a shift 3. Release the parking brake and brake Vehicles with cruise control⎯When the lock system to minimize the possibility of pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal cruise control is being used, even if you incorrect operation.
  • Page 83 4RUNNER ( (f) Good driving practice NOTICE NOTICE If the transmission is repeatedly up- z Be careful not to overrev the en- Never shift into reverse while the ve- shifted and downshifted between third gine. Watch the tachometer to keep hicle is moving.
  • Page 84 To set the "PWR" mode, push jects. in the driving pattern selector button. The "PWR" mode indicator light comes on. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends NOTICE using the "NORM" mode to improve fuel economy. If you rock your vehicle, observe the...
  • Page 85 4RUNNER ( Automatic transmission "Four−wheel drive control Overdrive switch Lock release button To prevent misshifting For selecting either a three−speed or four−speed transmission Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position "ON" position "OFF" position "O/D OFF" indicator Neutral position (Shifting into light shows the over- (Shifting into...
  • Page 86 4RUNNER ( Your automatic transmission has a shift Always turn the overdrive switch on for Shift into the "2" position. The trans- lock system to minimize the possibility of better fuel economy and quieter driving. If mission will downshift to the second incorrect operation.
  • Page 87 4RUNNER ( Vehicles with cruise control⎯When the NOTICE Do not continue hill climbing or cruise control is being used, even if you hard towing for a long time in the downshift the transmission by turning off z Be careful not to overrev the en- "2"...
  • Page 88 The jects. "PWR" mode indicator light comes on. CAUTION For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORM" mode to improve fuel NOTICE Always keep your foot on the brake economy. pedal while stopped with the engine If you rock your vehicle, observe the running.
  • Page 89 4RUNNER ( Manual transmission (i) If you cannot shift the selector le- Recommended shifting speeds ver out of "P" position The transmission is fully synchronized and If you cannot shift the selector lever from upshifting or downshifting is easy. the "P" position even though the brake For the best compromise between fuel pedal is depressed, use the shift lock economy and vehicle performance, you...
  • Page 90 4RUNNER ( Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel- 5VZ−FE engine Good driving practice eration is needed when you are cruising gear km/h (mph) If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put below the above downshifting speeds. "H2" and "H4" "L4"...
  • Page 91 4RUNNER ( Four−wheel drive system (a) Front drive control (lever (a) Front drive control type) (lever/button type) "N" (neutral position): Lever at "N" No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped. "L4" (low speed position, four−wheel drive): Lever at "L4"...
  • Page 92 4RUNNER ( (b) A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) "N" (neutral position): Lever at "N" The A.D.D. can be engaged or disen- No power is delivered to the wheels. The gaged by the shifting operations des- vehicle must be stopped. cribed in "(c) Shifting procedure". "L4"...
  • Page 93 4RUNNER ( (c) Shifting procedure (lever type with manual transmission) SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" With A.D.D. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H4" AND "L4" To shift from "H2" to "H4", move the To shift from "H2" to "H4", reduce your To shift from "H4" to "L4, stop the ve- front drive control lever.
  • Page 94 4RUNNER ( (c) Shifting procedure (lever type with automatic (c) Shifting procedure transmission) (lever/button type) SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" With A.D.D. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" To shift from "H2" to "H4", move the To shift from "H2" to "H4", reduce your To shift from "H2"...
  • Page 95 4RUNNER ( Rear differential lock system To shift from "H4" to "H2", push the CAUTION "4WD" button again to turn it off. This can be done at any vehicle speed. Do not use the rear differential lock If the indicator light does not go off when in the conditions other than above.
  • Page 96 4RUNNER ( The anti−lock brake system does not oper- The differential will also unlock if you shift ate when the rear differential is locked. It the front drive control lever out of "L4". is normal operation for the "ABS" warning Never forget to turn off the switch after light to be on at this time.
  • Page 97 4RUNNER ( Parking brake Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise CAUTION the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off Before driving, be sure the parking the accelerator pedal. brake is fully released and the park- Your cruising speed can be maintained up ing brake reminder light is off.
  • Page 98 4RUNNER ( you need acceleration for example, when passing depress accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed. When you release it, the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration. CAUTION For manual transmission: While driving with the cruise control on, do not shift to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, as this...
  • Page 99 While the pedal, cruise control is cancelled. If this is the case, contact your Toyota lever is held up, the vehicle will gradually RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED dealer and have your vehicle inspected.
  • Page 100 4RUNNER ( Clutch start cancel switch (four−wheel drive models with manual transmission) Never use the switch for normal engine starting. Be sure to follow the starting procedure instructed in "How to start the engine" in Part 3. To crank the engine without depressing the clutch pedal, push the switch with the ignition on.
  • Page 101 4RUNNER (...

  • Page 102: Car Audio System And Air Conditioning System

    4RUNNER ( Car audio system Reference Part 1 D Rear heater system OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Chapter 1−7 Car audio system and Air conditioning system Type 1: AM FM ETR radio/cassette player/ Car audio system compact disc auto changer controller D Reference D Using your audio system: some basics...
  • Page 103 Using your audio system: some basics This section describes some of the basic TONE AND BALANCE features on Toyota audio systems. Some For details about your system’s tone and information may not pertain to your sys- balance controls, see the description of tem.
  • Page 104 (The player will ing your Toyota through an automatic errors or interfere with the ejection of automatically eject a disc if the label side car wash.
  • Page 105 4RUNNER ( Using your audio system: controls and features "Type 1 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.
  • Page 106 4RUNNER ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) These buttons are used to preset and Push "AM" to switch the AM band. "AM" Cassette Player tune in radio stations. will appear on the display. Push the fast forward button to fast for- To preset a station to a button: Tune in If the audio system is off, you can turn ward a cassette tape.
  • Page 107 If the malfunction is not recovered, take CONTROL / MODE" repeatedly until "BAL" er and automatic changer. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. appears on the display. Then turn the ∨∧ Your audio system shows six different dis- knob to adjust the left/right balance.
  • Page 108 4RUNNER ( ∗ RAND (Random) Dolbyr B NR Push "FM" to switch the FM band. "FM1" There are two random features you can If you are listening to a tape that was or "FM2" will appear on the display. This either listen to the tracks on all the com- recorded with Dolbyr B Noise Reduction, system allow you to set twelve FM sta-...
  • Page 109 4RUNNER ( RPT (Repeat) SCAN Compact disc player There are two repeat features you can Radio There are two scan features you can ei- either replay a disc track or a whole com- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on pact disc.
  • Page 110 Your radio automatically changes to stereo Tuning reception when a stereo broadcast is re- Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio ceived. "ST" appears on the display. If the (ETR). Push and release the "∧" (up) or signal becomes weak, the radio reduces "∨"...
  • Page 111 4RUNNER ( "Type 2 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.
  • Page 112 4RUNNER ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) AUDIO CONTROL / MODE (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) These buttons are used to preset and Manual tone adjustment function If you want to fast forward or reverse tune in radio stations. This knob is used to adjust the tone through a compact disc track, push and To preset a station to a button: Tune in...
  • Page 113 If the malfunction is not recovered, take CONTROL / MODE" repeatedly until "BAL" disc player and automatic changer. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. appears on the display. Then turn the ∨∧ Your audio system shows six different dis- knob to adjust the left/right balance.
  • Page 114 4RUNNER ( RAND (Random) RPT (Repeat) SCAN There are two random features you can There are two repeat features you can Radio either listen to the tracks on all the com- either replay a disc track or a whole com- You can either scan all the frequencies on pact discs in the magazine in random or- pact disc.
  • Page 115 Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio scan the first tracks of all the discs in the ceived. "ST" appears on the display. If the (ETR).
  • Page 116 4RUNNER ( "Type 3 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.
  • Page 117 4RUNNER ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) These buttons are used to preset and Push "AM" to switch the AM band. "AM" Cassette Player tune in radio stations. will appear on the display. Push the fast forward button to fast for- To preset a station to a button: Tune in If the audio system is off, you can turn ward a cassette tape.
  • Page 118 If the malfunction is not recovered, take CONTROL / MODE" repeatedly until "FAd" er and automatic changer. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. appears on the display. Then turn the ∨∧ Your audio system shows six different dis- knob to adjust the front/rear balance.
  • Page 119 4RUNNER ( ∗ MTL (Metal) Display RAND (Random) Dolbyr B NR If a metal or chrome equivalent cassette There are two random features you can If you are listening to a tape that was tape is put in the cassette player, the either listen to the tracks on all the com- recorded with Dolbyr B Noise Reduction, player will automatically adapt to it and...
  • Page 120 4RUNNER ( RPT (Repeat) Compact disc auto changer only To scan the preset stations: Push and hold "SCAN" until you hear a Cassette Player Repeating a disc: beep. The radio will tune in the next pres- Push and hold "RPT" until you hear a Push "RPT"...
  • Page 121 4RUNNER ( Compact disc auto changer only Cassette Player The track number you select is not valid if it is higher than the number of tracks Scanning for the first tracks of all the By using this button, you can skip up or remaining on the current cassette side.
  • Page 122 ST (Stereo reception) display TUNE (Tuning) Your radio automatically changes to stereo Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio reception when a stereo broadcast is re- (ETR). Push and release the "∧" (up) or ceived. "ST" appears on the display. If the "∨"...
  • Page 123 4RUNNER ( "Type 4 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.
  • Page 124 4RUNNER ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) AM FM (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) These buttons are used to preset and Push "AM FM" to switch between the AM Cassette Player tune in radio stations. and FM bands."AM", "FM1" or "FM2" will Push the fast forward button to fast for- appear on the display.
  • Page 125 If the malfunction is not recovered, take CONTROL / MODE" repeatedly until "FAd" disc player and automatic changer. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. appears on the display. Then turn the ∨∧ Your audio system shows six different dis- knob to adjust the front/rear balance.
  • Page 126 4RUNNER ( ∗ PROG (Program) Random playing for the tracks on a disc: Dolbyr B NR Quickly push and release "RAND". "RAND" Push "PROG" to select the other side of If you are listening to a tape that was will appear on the display and the disc a cassette tape.
  • Page 127 4RUNNER ( Compact Disc Player SCAN Compact disc player There are two repeat features you can Radio There are two scan features you can ei- either replay a disc track or a whole com- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on pact disc.
  • Page 128 4RUNNER ( SEEK (Seeking) When counting the number of tracks you SKIP want to rewind, remember to count the Radio The skip feature allows you to fast for- current track as well. For example, if you ward past long stretches of blank tape. In the seek mode, the radio finds and want to rewind to a song that is two be- This is especially useful at the end of...
  • Page 129 AM signals. And of course, radio signals Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio other large objects. Increasing the bass have a limited range, and the farther you (ETR).
  • Page 130 4RUNNER ( Use high−quality cassettes. Fading AM broadcasts are reflected by Low−quality cassette tapes can cause the upper atmosphere especially at night. many problems, including poor sound, These reflected signals can interfere with inconsistent playing speed, those received directly from the radio sta- constant auto−reversing.
  • Page 131 4RUNNER ( If moisture gets into your compact disc CAUTION player, you may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player Compact disc players use invisible la- appears to be working. Remove the ser beam which could cause hazard- disc from the player and wait until it radiation exposure directed...
  • Page 132 4RUNNER ( Air conditioning system Controls 1. Air Intake Selector 2. Temperature Selector 3. Air Flow Selector 4. Fan Speed Selector 5. "A/C" Button (on some models)
  • Page 133 4RUNNER ( Fan speed selector For details about air flow selector settings, see the illustration after "A/C" button. Move the lever to adjust the fan speed to the right to increase, to the left to Vehicles with "A/C" button decrease. Moving the air flow control knob to wind- Temperature selector shield position turns on the defroster−...
  • Page 134 If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service. Air intake selector Move the lever to select the air source. 1. Recirculate Recirculates the air inside the vehicle.
  • Page 135 4RUNNER ( Air flow selector settings Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
  • Page 136 4RUNNER ( Heating Air conditioning Defogging For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: The inside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Fan speed Any setting except "OFF" Fan speed Any setting except "OFF" Temperature Towards WARM Temperature Towards COLD Fan speed Any setting except "OFF"...
  • Page 137 4RUNNER ( Instrument panel vents Defrosting If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the instrument panel vents. The instrument The outside of the windshield panel vents may be opened or closed as For best results, set controls to: shown. Fan speed Any setting except "OFF"...
  • Page 138 4RUNNER ( Rear heater system 1. Fan Speed Selector 2. Temperature Selector Fan speed selector Push the switch toward "HI" or "LO". Temperature selector Place the lever anywhere except the "OFF" position.
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  • Page 140: Other Equipment

    4RUNNER ( Part 1 Clock Once the electrical power source has OPERATION OF been disconnected from the clock, the time is automatically set to 1:00 (one INSTRUMENTS o’clock). AND CONTROLS When instrument panel lights turned on, the brightness of the time in- dication will be reduced.
  • Page 141 Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed blown, do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or 12V/120W. equivalent for replacement. z To prevent the battery from being...
  • Page 142 4RUNNER ( Glovebox Auxiliary holder z Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than the ap- propriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any liquid into the out- let may cause electrical failure or short circuits.
  • Page 143 4RUNNER ( Auxiliary box Cup holder The cup holder is designed for holding cups drink−cans securely holes. To use the cup holder, pull it out. CAUTION Do not place anything else on the cup holder, as such item may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an...
  • Page 144 4RUNNER ( Tie−down hooks Luggage cover To secure your luggage, use the tie− To use the luggage cover, pull it out of To remove the luggage cover: down hooks as shown above. the retractor and hook it to the an- 1.
  • Page 145 4RUNNER ( Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct size. CAUTION If the floor mat has a hole, then it is designed for use with a locking clip. Fix Make sure the floor mat is properly the floor mat and locking clip into the hole placed on the floor carpet.

  • Page 146: Information Before Driving Your Toyota

    Do not drive horizontally across D Luggage stowage precautions lems. It is not designed for cornering steep slopes. Driving straight up or D Your Toyota’s identification at the same speeds as conventional straight down is preferred. Your ve- two−wheel drive vehicles any more than hicle (or any similar off−road ve-...
  • Page 147 To help prevent gas station mixups, your objects, etc. This may cause loss of to the future economy and long life of Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open- control or vehicle rollover. You are your vehicle: ing. The special nozzle on pumps with also risking expensive damage to Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).
  • Page 148 Toyota dealer. Gasolines that contain MTBE (Methyl Tertiary−Butyl Ether) are available in the If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be However, now and then, you may notice sure that it is unleaded, has an octane market. If you use a gasoline mixed...
  • Page 149 4RUNNER ( Operation in foreign countries Three−way catalytic converter If you plan to drive your Toyota in NOTICE another country... z Do not use gasohol other than First, comply with the vehicle registration stated above. It will cause fuel sys- laws.
  • Page 150 Remember, your Toyota time to time. If you hit something, cause the engine to misfire, creat- dealer knows your vehicle and its or notice a change in the sound of ing an excessive load on the three−...
  • Page 151 4RUNNER ( Facts about engine oil consumption FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Oil is also used to lubricate the stems Keep the back door and back win- of the intake valves. Some of this oil Engine oil has the primary functions of dow closed while driving.
  • Page 152 CAUTION function will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essential that the oil level be checked Do not drive your vehicle with only a regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil single brake system. Have...
  • Page 153 4RUNNER ( Effective way to press the "ABS" brake Always maintain a safe distance from the Even if the power assist is com- pedal: When the anti−lock brake system vehicle in front of you. Compared with pletely lost, the brakes will still function is in action, you may feel the vehicles not fitted with an anti−lock brake work.
  • Page 154 If either of the following conditions occurs, road surfaces. Have your vehicle checked this indicates a malfunction somewhere in by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos- the parts monitored by the warning light sible. system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.
  • Page 155 Toyota Part 8. possible. dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- tor damage can result if the pads are not Never allow anyone to ride in the replaced when necessary.
  • Page 156 This number is on the left top of the 5VZ−FE engine instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from outside. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle. 5VZ−FE engine...
  • Page 157 4RUNNER ( Theft prevention labels (except for Canada) Suspension and chassis The engine number is stamped on the Your new vehicle carries theft preven- CAUTION engine block as shown. tion labels which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). Do not modify the suspension/chassis The purpose of these labels is to reduce with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc.
  • Page 158 4RUNNER ( Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve- CAUTION hicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires Do not mix summer and all season Summer tires are high−speed capability tires on your vehicle as this can tires best suited to highway driving under cause dangerous handling charac- dry conditions.
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  • Page 160: Starting And Driving

    4RUNNER ( How to start the engine (a) Before cranking Part 3 Before starting the engine 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. STARTING AND DRIV- fore entering it. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- 2.
  • Page 161 See "If your vehicle will not start" in Part ing brake pulled. If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
  • Page 162 4RUNNER ( CAUTION Four−wheel drive models Toyota rec- Be careful when accelerating, up- ommends not using four−wheel drive on Before driving off, make sure that shifting, downshifting or braking on dry hard−surfaced roads, because four− the parking brake is fully released a slippery surface.
  • Page 163 4RUNNER ( Off−road driving precautions When driving your vehicle off−road, please CAUTION driver passengers observe the following precautions to en- should fasten their seat belts whe- sure your driving enjoyment and to help Always observe the following precau- never the vehicle is moving. prevent the closure of areas to off−road tions to minimize the risk of serious vehicles.
  • Page 164 If you are not sure about which oil to use, call your Toyota dealer Keep ice and snow from accumulating under the fenders. he will be pleased to help.
  • Page 165 Ask your local Toyota dealer for further details be- 3RZ−FE engine fore towing. 1587 kg (3500 lb.) WEIGHT LIMITS 5VZ−FE engine...
  • Page 166 HITCHES Total trailer weight Tongue load only weight carrying hitch designed for the total trailer weight. Toyota does not recommend using a weight distribution (load equalizing) hitch. The hitch must be bolted securely to the vehicle frame and installed accord- ing to the hitch manufacturer’s instruc-...
  • Page 167 BREAK−IN SCHEDULE Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to Toyota recommends that you do not both the trailer and the vehicle. If tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a damage occurs to the coupling unit...
  • Page 168 4RUNNER ( MAINTENANCE TRAILER TOWING TIPS Because stopping distance may be in- creased, vehicle−to−vehicle distance If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will When towing a trailer, your vehicle will should be increased when towing a require more frequent maintenance due handle differently than when not tow- trailer.
  • Page 169 4RUNNER ( Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- Because of the added load of the trail- When restarting out after parking on a versely affect handling of your vehicle er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat slope: and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention on hot days temperatures over 1.
  • Page 170 4RUNNER ( How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too Getting more kilometers/mileage from a Avoid continuous speeding up and Slow down and downshift before liter/gallon of fuel is easy just take it slowing down. Stop−and−go driving descending steep or long downhill easy.
  • Page 171 4RUNNER ( Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud, etc. This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corro- sion. Keep your vehicle tuned−up and in top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp- er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc.
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  • Page 173: In Case Of An Emergency

    If the light is O.K., but the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. D If you lose your keys Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. NOTICE Do not pull− or push−start the ve- hicle.
  • Page 174 If the engine still will not start, it needs Batteries contain sulfuric acid which correct. adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer is poisonous and corrosive. Wear or qualified repair shop for assistance. protective safety glasses when jump...
  • Page 175 4RUNNER ( JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE Discharged Jumper cable 1. If the booster battery is installed in battery another vehicle, make sure the vehicles are not touching. Turn off all unneces- sary lights and accessories. Booster 2. If required, remove all the vent plugs battery from the booster and discharged batter- ies.
  • Page 176 4RUNNER ( If your engine stalls while driving Do not connect it to or near any part If your engine stalls while driving... that moves when engine 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping cranked. a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place.
  • Page 177 You should have it checked as 4. If the engine drive belt is broken or the Wait until the steam subsides before soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. coolant is leaking, stop the engine im- opening the hood. If there is no coolant mediately.
  • Page 178 4RUNNER ( If you have a flat tire 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping NOTICE Stop the vehicle on a level firm a straight line. Move cautiously off the ground, firmly set the parking brake road to a safe place well away from Do not continue driving with a de- and put the transmission in "P"...
  • Page 179 4RUNNER ( Required tools and spare tire Cover (on some models) 1. Get the required tools and spare Turn the jack joint by hand. To remove the spare tire: tire. To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1 1. Insert the end of the jack handle into 1.
  • Page 180 4RUNNER ( Blocking the wheel Removing wheel ornament 3. Remove the wheel ornament. Pry off the wheel ornament, using the beveled end of the wheel nut wrench as shown. CAUTION Do not try to pull off the ornament by hand. Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected person- al injury.
  • Page 181 4RUNNER ( Loosening wheel nuts Positioning the jack Raising your vehicle 4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. 5. Position the jack at the correct jack 6. After making sure that no one is in point as shown. the vehicle, raise it high enough so Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- that the spare tire can be installed.
  • Page 182 4RUNNER ( Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle supported jack alone. 7. Remove the wheel nuts and change Before putting on wheels, remove any cor- tires. rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such. Installation of wheels Lift the flat tire straight off and put it without good metal−to−metal contact at the aside.
  • Page 183 4RUNNER ( Reinstalling wheel nuts Lowering your vehicle CAUTION When lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions of your body and all oth- er persons around will not be injured the vehicle is lowered to the ground. 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger 9.
  • Page 184 4RUNNER ( If your vehicle needs to be towed Reinstalling wheel ornament After changing wheels 11. Check the air pressure of the re- placed tire. Adjust the air pressure to the specification (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck designated in Part 8. If the pressure is From front lower, drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure.
  • Page 185 Only when you cannot receive a towing Two−wheel drive models service from a Toyota dealer or com- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck mercial tow truck service, tow your ve- hicle carefully in accordance with the From front instructions given in "...
  • Page 186 4RUNNER ( From rear Place the ignition key in the Four−wheel drive models From rear We recommend using a towing "ACC" position. dolly under the front wheels. If you do not (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck use a towing dolly, place the ignition key From front NOTICE in the "ACC"...
  • Page 187 All models If towing is necessary, we recommend Use only a cable or chain specifically you to have it done by your Toyota intended for use in towing vehicles. (c) Towing with sling type truck dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- Securely fasten the cable or chain to vice.
  • Page 188 If the towing vehicle can hardly move, do not forcibly continue the towing. Contact your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service for assistance. Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
  • Page 189 6. Start the engine. For your safety, 2. Pry up the cover with a flat−bladed keep the brake pedal depressed. screwdriver or equivalent. Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 190 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever (four−wheel drive models) If you lose your keys Many Toyota dealers can make a new key if you can give them the key num- ber. See the suggestion given in "Keys" in Chapter 1−2.

  • Page 191: Corrosion Prevention And Appearance Care

    Now, it is up to you. Proper High temperatures will cause corrosion care of your Toyota can help ensure long− to those components of the vehicle D Protecting your Toyota from term corrosion prevention. which are prevented from quick−drying...
  • Page 192 We recommend See "Washing and waxing your Toyota" for when driving in the areas where there that the fittings and the area where the more tips.
  • Page 193 Be sure to polish and wax ing your Toyota through an automatic the chrome trim as well as the paint. NOTICE car wash. On models with detachable 3.
  • Page 194 4RUNNER ( Cleaning the interior NOTICE NOTICE CAUTION Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline Do not use dye or bleach on the Do not wash the vehicle floor with or window cleaner on the interior. belts it may weaken them. water, or allow water to get onto the floor when cleaning the vehicle interi- Carpets...
  • Page 195 Toyota, your local z If you use a liquid car freshener, do alkaline or acid solutions for clean- Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer not apill the liquid onto the ve- leather these could them.
  • Page 196 4RUNNER (...

  • Page 197: Vehicle Maintenance And Care

    "Owner’s or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be Guide", "Owner’s Manual Supplement" pleased to do them at a nominal cost. "Warranty Booklet" complete...
  • Page 198 They learn to work on for the details. vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- Toyotas before they work on your vehicle, fied service shop immediately. It is recom- rather than while they are working on it.
  • Page 199 4RUNNER ( Tire surface and wheel nuts INSIDE THE VEHICLE Seat belts Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage Check that the seat belt system such as Items listed below should be checked or excessive wear. See Chapter 7−2 for buckles, retractors and anchors operate regularly, e.g.
  • Page 200 4RUNNER ( Does your vehicle need repairing? Automatic transmission "Park" mecha- Brake fluid level Be on the alert for changes in perfor- nism Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that Check the lock release button of the se- See Chapter 7−2 for additional information.
  • Page 201 4RUNNER ( If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. It probably needs adjustment or repair. CAUTION Do not continue driving with the ve- hicle unchecked. It could result in se- rious vehicle damage and possibly personal injury.
  • Page 202 4RUNNER (...

  • Page 203: Do−It−Yourself Maintenance Chapter 7−1

    4RUNNER ( Part 7 DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7−1 Introduction D Engine compartment overview D Fuse locations D Do−it−yourself service precautions D Parts and tools...
  • Page 204 4RUNNER ( Engine compartment overview "3RZ−FE engine 1. Windshield and back window washer fluid tank 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Fuse block 5. Battery 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine oil level dipstick...
  • Page 205 4RUNNER ( "5VZ−FE engine 1. Windshield and back window washer fluid tank 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Fuse block 6. Battery 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Engine oil level dipstick...
  • Page 206 Read separate Toyota Warranty statement for details and suggestions. This part gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform. As explained in Part 6, there...
  • Page 207 4RUNNER ( NOTICE CAUTION Use eye protection whenever you work under your vehicle z Remember that battery and ignition When the engine is running, keep where you may be exposed to flying cables carry high currents or volt- hands, clothing, tools away or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
  • Page 208 Checking power steering fluid z Do not drive with the air cleaner need on performing do−it−yourself mainte- Parts (if level is low): filter removed, or excessive engine nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- Automatic transmission fluid wear could result. Also backfiring...
  • Page 209 4RUNNER ( Replacing light bulbs Parts: Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original (See charts in "Re- placing light bulbs" in Chapter 7−3.) Tools: Screwdriver...
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  • Page 211: Engine And Chassis

    4RUNNER ( Part 7 Checking the engine oil level If the oil level is below or only slightly DO−IT−YOURSELF above the low level, add engine oil of Low level Full level the same type as already in the engine. MAINTENANCE Remove the oil filler cap and add engine Type A oil in small quantities at a time, checking...
  • Page 212 4RUNNER ( ENGINE OIL SELECTION Oil identification marks Use API grade SH, "Energy−Conserving II" Either or both API registered marks are or SJ, Energy−conserving" multigrade en- added to some oil containers to help gine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. you select the oil you should use.
  • Page 213 "MIN" lines on the reservoir. Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or If you can find no leak, have your Toyota It is normal for the brake fluid level to go plain water alone. dealer test the cap pressure and check down slightly as the brake pads wear.
  • Page 214 4RUNNER ( Checking power steering fluid Remove and replace the reservoir cover c. Reinstall the filler cap. by hand. If cold add d. Remove the filler cap again and look Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once If cold O.K. at the fluid level.
  • Page 215 If the tire pressure is excessively low, place the tires. there is the possibility of wheel deforma- Never exceed the vehicle capacity The tires on your Toyota have built−in tion and/or tire separation. weight. The passenger and luggage tread wear indicators to help you know...
  • Page 216 Any tires which are over six years old must be checked by a qualified techni- Toyota recommends all four tires, or at cian even if damage is not obvious. least both of the front or rear tires be...
  • Page 217 Use the tire chains of correct size. the original tires on your Toyota. Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel Regulations regarding the use of tire braking, as use of chains may ad-...
  • Page 218 WHEEL SELECTION for a tubeless tire. to damage the aluminum wheels. When replacing wheels, care should be Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and taken to ensure that the wheels are re- wrench designed for your aluminum placed by ones with the same load ca- wheels.

  • Page 219: Electrical Components

    4RUNNER ( Checking battery condition Precautions Part 7 DO−IT−YOURSELF CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contact area. If MAINTENANCE BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and Chapter 7−3 explosive hydrogen gas.
  • Page 220 CLEAR or Have battery checked by Ti ght en t he h ol d− down c l amp o nl y LIGHT your Toyota dealer. YELLOW enough to keep the battery firmly in place. Overtightening may damage the battery case.
  • Page 221 4RUNNER ( Battery recharging precautions Checking and replacing fuses During recharging, the battery is pro- NOTICE ducing hydrogen gas. Never recharge the battery while the Therefore, before recharging: Type A engine is running. Also, be sure all 1. If recharging with the battery installed accessories are turned off.
  • Page 222 The location of the pull− there is a problem with the electrical sys- out tool is shown in the illustration. tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible. If you are not sure whether the fuse has...
  • Page 223 Front turn signal lights 1156 CAUTION washer fluid containing antifreeze. This ⎯ Rear turn signal lights product is available at your Toyota dealer ⎯ Stop and tail lights 21/5 Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas and most auto parts stores. Follow the ⎯...
  • Page 224 To install a bulb, align the tabs of the the connector and the headlight body. bulb with the cutouts of the mounting Aiming is not necessary after replacing hole. the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 225 4RUNNER ( Parking and front side mark- er lights Front turn signal lights Use a Phillips−head screwdriver. Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.
  • Page 226 4RUNNER ( Rear turn signal, stop and tail, and back−up lights License plate lights Use a Phillips−head screwdriver. a: Back−up light Use a Phillips−head screwdriver b: Rear turn signal lights c: Stop and tail light...
  • Page 227 4RUNNER ( High mounted stoplight Use a Phillips−head screwdriver...
  • Page 228 4RUNNER (...

  • Page 229: Specifications

    4RUNNER ( Part 8 Dimensions and weight SPECIFICATIONS mm (in.) P265/70R 16 tire D Dimensions and weight P225/75R 15 tire With wheel Without wheel D Engine opening extension opening extension D Fuel Overall length 4540 (178.7) 4540 (178.7) 4540 (178.7) D Service specifications Overall width 1690 ( 66.5)
  • Page 230 4RUNNER ( Engine Fuel Service specifications Model: Fuel type: ENGINE 3RZ−FE and 5VZ−FE Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Re- Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.): Type: search Octane Number 91) or higher 3RZ−FE engine 3RZ−FE engine Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): Intake 0.15 0.25 (0.006 0.010) 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline...
  • Page 231 4RUNNER ( Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs Oil grade: Coolant type: drive belt tension gauge No. BT−33−73F API grade SH, "Energy−Conserving II" or With ethylene−glycol antifreeze (used belt), Ibf: SJ, "Energy−Conserving" multigrade en- (Do not use alcohol type.) 3RZ−FE engine gine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is BATTERY Generator belt...
  • Page 232 4RUNNER ( MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRANSFER Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL−5 Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 3RZ−FE engine 1.0 (1.1, 0.9) Recommended oil viscosity: Two−wheel drive models Oil type: Front 2.6 (2.7, 2.3) Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5 A.D.D.
  • Page 233 4RUNNER ( Tires BRAKES Tire pressure Minimum pedal clearance when depressed kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) Tire size Wheel size with the engine running, mm (in.): Front Rear 75 (2.9) Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): ∗...
  • Page 234 4RUNNER ( Fuses J80001 J80002 J80003 Engine compartment (U.S.A.) Engine compartment (Canada) Instrument panel Fuses (type A) 7. HORN 15 A: Horns, emergency flash- 14. HEAD(LH) 10 A: Left−hand headlight 15. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys- 1. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet 8.
  • Page 235 4RUNNER ( 21. ECU−B 7.5 A: SRS airbag warning Fuses (type B) light 28. HEATER 50 A: air conditioning system, 22. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system, "A.C" fuse four−wheel drive control system, rear 29. AM1 40 A: Starting system differential lock system 30.
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  • Page 237: Reporting Safety Defects For U.s. Owners And Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual prob- lems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
  • Page 238 C may have poor traction per- tire failure. quality grading. formance. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any Warning: The traction grade assigned to questions you may have as you read this this tire is based on braking (straight information.

  • Page 239: Index

    4RUNNER ( Part 10 INDEX...
  • Page 240 Corrosion prevention ....Protecting your Toyota from Parking ......
  • Page 241 4RUNNER ( Driving tips Towing ......Lowering vehicle ..... Driving tips in various conditions .
  • Page 242 4RUNNER ( Good driving practice ....Low oil pressure warning light ... . Low windshield washer fluid level Jack warning light...
  • Page 243 Spare tire ......Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ..
  • Page 244 4RUNNER ( Tires Windshield wiper and washer switch ..Changing ......Winter driving tips .
  • Page 245 The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle.
  • Page 246 Toyota dealer. self step−by−step. Pub. Name: 1998 4Runner Repair Manual Areas covered include such things as spark plug re- Pub.
  • Page 247 U−1 Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on ..D If your vehicle will not start ........D If your engine stalls while driving .

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