Table Of Contents - Toyota 4Runner 1996 Manual

Table of Contents

Instrument Panel Overview2
Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Panel5
Operation Of Instruments And Controls7
Side Doors8
Power Windows10
Power Back Window12
Fuel Tank Cap16
Electric Moon Roof17
Chapter 1-3 Seats, Seat Belts, Steering Wheel And Mirrors19
Adjusting Front Seats21
Fold-Down Rear Seat23
Head Restraints27
Rear Center Seat Belt32
Seat Belt Extender34
Srs Airbags35
Child Restraint- -Child Restraint Precautions40
Child Restraint System40
Tilt Steering Wheel51
Outside Rear View Mirrors51
Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror52
Chapter 1-4 Lights, Wipers And Defogger53
Headlights And Turn Signals53
Emergency Flashers54
Turn Signal54
Instrument Panel Light Control55
Interior Light55
Personal Lights56
Luggage Compartment Light56
Ignition Switch Light56
Back Window Wiper And Washer58
Back Window Defogger59
Chapter 1-5 Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators61
Fuel Gauge61
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge62
Odometer And Trip Meter63
Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers63
Chapter 1-6 Ignition Switch, Transmission And Parking Brake67
Ignition Switch With Steering Lock67
Automatic Transmission72
Rear Differential Lock System81
Parking Brake83
Cruise Control83
Turning On The System83
Switching Between Functions88
Tone And Balance88
Car Audio System Operating Hints113
Radio Reception113
Caring For Your Compact Disc Player And Discs114
Air Flow Selector Settings119
Operating Tips119
Instrument Panel Vents121
Rear Heater System122
Other Equipment123
Cigarette Lighter And Ashtray124
Glove Box124
Cup Holder125
Tie-Down Hooks126
Luggage Cover126
Floor Mat127
Information Before Driving Your Toyota129
Break-In Period130
Fuel Type130
Gasolines Containing Alcohol131
Fuel Tank Capacity131
Operation In Foreign Countries132
Three Way Catalytic Converter132
Engine Exhaust Cautions133
Engine Oil Consumption134
Brake Booster135
Anti-Lock Brake System135
Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators137
Luggage Stowage Precautions137
Your Toyota's Identification- -Vehicle Identification Number138
Engine Number139
Theft Prevention Labels (Except For Canada)139
Suspension And Chassis140
Types Of Tires140
Starting And Driving141
Before Starting The Engine141
Tips For Driving In Various Conditions142
Off-Road Driving Precautions143
Winter Driving Tips145
Trailer Towing146
Weight Limits146
Maintenance148
How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer, Too150
In Case Of An Emergency153
If Your Vehicle Will Not Start- (A) Simple Checks153
Jump-Starting Procedure155
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving156
If Your Vehicle Overheats157
If You Have A Flat Tire158
Required Tools And Spare Tire158
Removing Wheel Ornament160
Loosening Wheel Nuts160
Positioning The Jack161
Changing Wheels162
Reinstalling Wheel Nuts162
Reinstalling Wheel Ornament163
After Changing Wheels163
If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed164
Towing Precautions164
Emergency Towing166
If You Lose Your Keys168
Corrosion Prevention And Appearance Care169
Protecting Your Toyota From Corrosion169
Washing And Waxing Your Toyota171
Cleaning The Interior172
Vehicle Maintenance And Care175
Maintenance Requirements175
General Maintenance176
Outside The Vehicle176
Inside The Vehicle177
In The Engine Compartment178
Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing178
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance181
Fuse Locations184
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions184
Parts And Tools186
Engine And Chassis189
Checking The Engine Oil Level189
Engine Oil Selection190
Checking The Engine Coolant Level191
Checking Brake Fluid191
Checking Power Steering Fluid192
Checking Tire Pressure193
Checking And Replacing Tires193
Rotating Tires194
Replacing Wheels196
Wheel Selection196
Aluminum Wheel Precautions196
Electrical Components197
Battery Precautions197
Emergency Measures197
Checking Battery Fluid198
Battery Recharging Precautions200
Checking And Replacing Fuses201
Adding Washer Fluid202
Replacing Light Bulbs202
Front Turn Signal Lights205
License Plate Lights206
High Mounted Stoplight206
Specifications207
Dimensions And Weight207
Service Specifications208
Engine Lubrication209
Cooling System209
Manual Transmission210
Reporting Safety Defects For U.s. Owners And Uniform Tire Quality Grading215
Uniform Tire Quality Grading216