2007 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual

3272007 4Runner from Aug. 06 Prod. (OM35866U)

INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOURTOYOTAInformation before driving your ToyotaOffroad vehicle precautions 328. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breakin period 329. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel 329. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel pump shut off system 331. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation in foreign countries 331. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Threeway catalytic converters 332. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine exhaust cautions 333. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facts about engine oil consumption 333. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iridiumtipped spark plugs 334. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake system 335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake pad wear limit indicators 338. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Limitedslip differential 339. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your Toyotas identification 339. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theft prevention labels 340. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suspension and chassis 341. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tire information 342. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle load limits 350. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cargo and luggage 351. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Types of tires 354. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION 2


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This vehicle belongs to the utility ve-hicle class, which has higher groundclearance and narrower tread in relationto the height of its center of gravity tomake it capable of performing in a widevariety of offroad applications. Specificdesign characteristics give it a highercenter of gravity than ordinary passen-ger cars. This vehicle design featurecauses this type of vehicle to be morelikely to rollover. And, utility vehicleshave a significantly higher rollover ratethan other types of vehicles. An advan-tage of the higher ground clearance isa better view of the road allowing youto anticipate problems. It is not de-signed for cornering at the samespeeds as ordinary passenger cars anymore than lowslung sports cars de-signed to perform satisfactorily underoffroad conditions. Therefore, sharpturns at excessive speeds may causerollover.

CAUTION

Always observe the following precau-tions to minimize the risk of seriouspersonal injury or damage to your ve-hicle: In a rollover crash, an unbelted per-

son is significantly more likely todie than a person wearing a seatbelt. Therefore, the driver and allpassengers should fasten their seatbelts whenever the vehicle is mov-ing.

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-vers, if at all possible. Failure tooperate this vehicle correctly mayresult in loss of control or vehiclerollover causing death or seriousinjury.

Loading cargo on the roof luggagecarrier will make the center of thevehicle gravity higher. Avoid highspeeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,sudden braking or abrupt maneu-vers, otherwise it may result in lossof control or vehicle rollover due tofailure to operate this vehicle cor-rectly.

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Offroad vehicle precautions


Always slow down in gusty cross-winds. Because of its profile andhigher center of gravity, your ve-hicle is more sensitive to sidewinds than an ordinary passengercar. Slowing down will allow you tohave better control.

When driving offroad or in ruggedterrain, do not drive at excessivespeeds, jump, make sharp turns,strike objects, etc. This may causeloss of control or vehicle rollovercausing death or serious injury. Youare also risking expensive damageto your vehicles suspension andchassis.

Do not drive horizontally acrosssteep slopes. Driving straight up orstraight down is preferred. Your ve-hicle (or any similar offroad ve-hicle) can tip over sideways muchmore easily than forward or back-ward.

Drive gently and avoid high speeds.Your vehicle does not need an elaboratebreakin. But following a few simple tipsfor the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can addto the future economy and long life ofyour vehicle: Avoid full throttle acceleration when

starting and driving. Avoid racing the engine. Try to avoid hard stops during the first

300 km (200 miles). Do not drive for a long time at any

single speed, either fast or slow. Do not tow a trailer during the first 800

km (500 miles).

FUEL TYPEYour new vehicle must use only un-leaded gasoline.To help prevent gas station mixups, yourToyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.The special nozzle on pumps with un-leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas willnot.At a minimum, the gasoline you useshould meet the specifications of ASTMD4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5M93in Canada.

NOTICEDo not use leaded gasoline. Use ofleaded gasoline will cause the threeway catalytic converter to lose its ef-fectiveness and the emission controlsystem to function improperly. Also,this can increase maintenance costs.

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Breakin period Fuel


OCTANE RATINGSelect Octane Rating 87 (ResearchOctane Number 91) or higher.Use of unleaded fuel with an Octane Rat-ing lower than 87 may result in engineknocking. Persistent knocking can lead toengine damage.If your engine knocks...If you detect heavy knocking even whenusing the recommended fuel, or if youhear steady knocking while holding asteady speed on level roads, consult yourToyota dealer.However, occasionally, you may noticelight knocking for a short time while accel-erating or driving up hills. This is normaland there is no need for concern.GASOLINE CONTAINING DETERGENTADDITIVESToyota recommends the use of gasolinethat contains detergent additives toavoid buildup of engine deposits.

However, all gasoline sold in the U.S.contains detergent additives to keep cleanand/or clean intake systems.QUALITY GASOLINEAutomotive manufacturers in the U.S.,Europe and Japan have developed aspecification for quality fuel namedWorldWide Fuel Charter (WWFC) thatis expected to be applied world wide.The WWFC consists of four categoriesthat depend on required emission lev-els. In the U.S., category 3 or 4 hasbeen adopted. The WWFC improves airquality by providing for better emis-sions in vehicle fleets, and customersatisfaction through better vehicle per-formance.CLEANER BURNING GASOLINECleaner burning gasoline, including re-formulated gasoline that contains oxy-genates such as ethanol or MTBE isavailable in many areas.Toyota recommends the use of cleanerburning gasoline and appropriately blendedreformulated gasoline. These types of gas-oline provide excellent vehicle perfor-mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im-prove air quality.

OXYGENATES IN GASOLINEToyota allows the use of oxygenateblended gasoline where the oxygenatecontent is up to 10% ethanol or 15%MTBE. If you use gasohol in yourToyota, be sure that it has an octanerating no lower than 87.Toyota does not recommend the use ofgasoline containing methanol.GASOLINE CONTAINING MMTSome gasoline contain an octane en-hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).Toyota does not recommend the use ofgasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con-taining MMT is used, your emission con-trol system may be adversely affected.The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in-strument cluster may come on. If this hap-pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser-vice.GASOLINE QUALITYIn a very few cases, you may experiencedriveability problems caused by the partic-ular gasoline that you are using. If youcontinue to have unacceptable driveability,try changing gasoline brands. If this doesnot rectify your problem, then consult yourToyota dealer.

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NOTICEDo not use gasohol other than

stated above. It will cause fuel sys-tem damage or vehicle performanceproblems.

If driveability problems occur (poorhot starting, vaporizing, engineknock, etc.), discontinue the use.

Take care not to spill gasohol dur-ing refueling. Gasohol may causepaint damage.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY87 L (23.0 gal., 19.1 Imp. gal.)

The fuel pump shut off system stops sup-plying fuel to the engine to minimize therisk of fuel leakage when the engine stallsor an airbag inflates upon collision. Torestart the engine after the fuel pump shutoff system activates, turn the ignitionswitch to ACC or LOCK once and startit.

CAUTION

Inspect the ground under the vehiclebefore restarting the engine. If youfind that fuel has leaked onto theground, the fuel system has beendamaged and is in need of repair. Inthis case, do not restart the engine.

If you plan to drive your Toyota inanother country...First, comply with the vehicle registrationlaws.Second, confirm the availability of the cor-rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octanenumber).

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Fuel pump shut off system Operation in foreign countries


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The threeway catalytic converter is anemission control device installed in theexhaust system.The purpose is to reduce pollutants in theexhaust gas.

CAUTION

Keep people and combustible mate-rials away from the exhaust pipewhile the engine is running. Theexhaust gas is very hot.

Do not idle or park your vehicleover anything that might burn easi-ly such as grass, leaves, paper orrags.

NOTICEA large amount of unburned gasesflowing into the threeway catalyticconverter may cause it to overheatand create a fire hazard. To preventthis and other damage, observe thefollowing precautions:Use only unleaded gasoline.Do not drive with an extremely low

fuel level; running out of fuel couldcause the engine to misfire, creat-ing an excessive load on the threeway catalytic converter.

Do not allow the engine to run atidle speed for more than 20 min-utes.

Avoid racing the engine.Do not pushstart or pullstart your

vehicle.Do not turn off the ignition while

the vehicle is moving.

Keep your engine in good runningorder. Malfunctions in the engineelectrical system, electronic ignitionsystem/distributor ignition systemor fuel systems could cause an ex-tremely high threeway catalyticconverter temperature.

If the engine becomes difficult tostart or stalls frequently, take yourvehicle in for a checkup as soonas possible. Remember, your Toyotadealer knows your vehicle and itsthreeway catalytic converter sys-tem best.

To ensure that the threewaycatalytic converter and the entireemission control system operateproperly, your vehicle must receivethe periodic inspections required bythe Toyota Maintenance Schedule.For scheduled maintenanceinformation, refer to the ScheduledMaintenance Guide or OwnersManual Supplement.

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Threeway catalytic converters


CAUTION

Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.It contains carbon monoxide, whichis a colorless and odorless gas. Itcan cause unconsciousness or evendeath.

Make sure the exhaust system hasno holes or loose connections. Thesystem should be checked fromtime to time. If you hit something,or notice a change in the sound ofthe exhaust, have the systemchecked immediately.

Do not run the engine in a garageor enclosed area except for thetime needed to drive the vehicle inor out. The exhaust gases cannotescape, making this a particularlydangerous situation.

Do not remain for a long time in aparked vehicle with the engine run-ning. If it is unavoidable, however,do so only in an unconfined areaand adjust the heating or coolingsystem to force outside air into thevehicle.

Keep the back door and back win-dow closed while driving. An openor unsealed back door and backwindow, may cause exhaust gasesto be drawn into the vehicle.

To allow proper operation of yourvehicles ventilation system, keepthe inlet grilles in front of the wind-shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth-er obstructions.

If you smell exhaust fumes in thevehicle, open the windows andclose the back door and back win-dow to ensure plenty of fresh airenters the vehicle. If you can smellexhaust fumes even though thereare no other vehicles in the sur-rounding area, have your vehiclechecked by your Toyota dealer.Continued inhalation of exhaustfumes can lead to death by gas poi-soning.

FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OILEngine oil has the primary functions oflubricating and cooling the inside of theengine, and plays a major role in main-taining the engine in proper working order.ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTIONIt is normal that an engine should con-sume some engine oil during normalengine operation. The causes of oilconsumption in a normal engine are asfollows. Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston

rings and cylinders. A thin film of oilis left on the cylinder wall when a pis-ton moves downwards in the cylinder.High negative pressure generated whenthe vehicle is decelerating sucks someof this oil into the combustion chamber.This oil as well as some part of the oilfilm left on the cylinder wall is burnedby the high temperature combustiongases during the combustion process.

Oil is also used to lubricate the stemsof the intake valves. Some of this oilis sucked into the combustion chambertogether with the intake air and isburned along with the fuel. High tem-perature exhaust gases also burn theoil used to lubricate the exhaust valvestems.

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Engine exhaust cautionsFacts about engine oilconsumption


The amount of engine oil consumed de-pends on the viscosity of the oil, thequality of the oil and the conditions thevehicle is driven under.More oil is consumed by highspeed driv-ing and frequent acceleration and decel-eration.A new engine consumes more oil, sinceits pistons, piston rings and cylinder wallshave not become conditioned.Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000km (1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 Imp. qt./600miles)When judging the amount of oil con-sumption, note that the oil may becomediluted and make it difficult to judgethe true level accurately.As an example, if a vehicle is used forrepeated short trips, and consumes a nor-mal amount of oil, the dipstick may notshow any drop in the oil level at all, evenafter 1000 km (600 miles) or more. Thisis because the oil is gradually becomingdiluted with fuel or moisture, making it ap-pear that the oil level has not changed.The diluting ingredients evaporate outwhen the vehicle is then driven at highspeeds, as on an expressway, making itappear that oil is excessively consumedafter driving at high speeds.

IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVELCHECKOne of the most important points in prop-er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-gine oil at the optimum level so that oilfunction will not be impaired. Therefore, itis essential that the oil level be checkedregularly. Toyota recommends that the oillevel be checked every time you refuelthe vehicle.

NOTICEFailure to check the oil level regularlycould lead to serious engine troubledue to insufficient oil.

For detailed information on oil level check,see Checking the engine oil level onpage 420 in Section 72.

CY20008

Your engine is fitted with iridiumtippedspark plugs.

NOTICEUse only iridiumtipped spark plugs.Do not adjust gaps for engine perfor-mance or smooth driveability.

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Iridiumtipped spark plugs(4.7 L V8 [2UZFE] engine)


This brake system has 2 independent hy-draulic circuits. If either circuit should fail,the other will still work. However, the ped-al will be harder to press, and your stop-ping distance will increase. Also, thebrake system warning light may come on.

CAUTION

Do not drive your vehicle with only asingle brake system. Have yourbrakes fixed immediately.

BRAKE BOOSTERThe brake booster uses brake fluid pres-surized by the pump to powerassist thebrakes. If the brake booster fails duringdriving, the brake system warning lightcomes on and buzzer sounds continuous-ly. In this case, the brakes may not workproperly. If they do not work well, depressthe brake pedal firmly. If the brake systemwarning light comes on, immediately stopyour vehicle and contact your Toyota deal-er.

It is not a malfunction that the brake sys-tem warning light may stay on for 60 sec-onds after the ignition key is turned to theON position.

Depressing the brake pedal repeatedlymay turn on the brake system warninglight and buzzer. It is normal if the lightturns off and the buzzer stops soundingafter a few seconds.You may hear a small sound in the enginecompartment after the engine is started orthe brake pedal is depressed repeatedly.This is a pump pulsating sound of thebrake system, and it is not a malfunction.

CAUTION

Do not pump the brake pedal if theengine stalls. Each push on thepedal uses up your brake fluidpressure reserve.

Even if the power assist is com-pletely lost, the brakes will stillwork. But you will have to push thepedal hard, much harder than nor-mal. And your braking distance willincrease.

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with ABS warning light)The antilock brake system is designedto help prevent lockup of the wheelsduring a sudden braking or braking onslippery road surfaces. This assists inproviding directional stability and steer-ing performance of the vehicle underthese circumstances.

Effective way to press the ABS brakepedal: When the antilock brake systemfunction is in action, you may feel thebrake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.In this situation, to let the antilockbrake system work for you, just hold thebrake pedal down more firmly. Do notpump the brake in a panic stop. Thiswill result in reduced braking performan-ce.

The antilock brake system becomes op-erative after the vehicle has acceleratedto a speed in excess of approximately 10km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when thevehicle decelerates to a speed belowapproximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

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Brake system


Depressing the brake pedal on slipperyroad surfaces such as on a manhole cov-er, a steel plate at a construction site,joints in a bridge, etc. on a rainy daytends to activate the antilock brake sys-tem.You may hear a click or motor sound inthe engine compartment for a few secondswhen the engine is started or just afterthe vehicle begins to move. This meansthat the antilock brake system is in theselfcheck mode, and does not indicate amalfunction.When the antilock brake system is ac-tivated, the following conditions mayoccur. They do not indicate a malfunc-tion of the system: You may hear the antilock brake sys-

tem operating and feel the brake pedalpulsating and the vibrations of the ve-hicle body and steering wheel. Youmay also hear the motor sound in theengine compartment even after the ve-hicle is stopped.

At the end of the antilock brake sys-tem activation, the brake pedal maymove a little forward.

CAUTION

Do not overestimate the antilockbrake system: Although the antilockbrake system assists in providing ve-hicle control, it is still important todrive with all due care and maintaina moderate speed and safe distancefrom the vehicle in front of you, be-cause there are limits to the vehiclestability and effectiveness of steeringwheel operation even with the antilock brake system on.If tire grip performance exceeds itscapability, or if hydroplaning occursduring high speed driving in the rain,the antilock brake system does notprovide vehicle control.Antilock brake system is not de-signed to shorten the stopping dis-tance: Always drive at a moderatespeed and maintain a safe distancefrom the vehicle in front of you.Compared with vehicles without anantilock brake system, your vehiclemay require a longer stopping dis-tance in the following cases: Driving on rough, gravel or snow

covered roads.

Driving with tire chains installed. Driving over the steps such as the

joints on the road. Driving on roads where the road

surface is pitted or has other differ-ences in surface height.

Install all 4 tires of specified size atappropriate pressure: The antilockbrake system detects vehicle speedsusing the speed sensors for respec-tive wheels turning speeds. The useof tires other than specified may failto detect the accurate turning speedresulting in a longer stopping dis-tance.

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Type A

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Type B

ABS warning lightThe light comes on when the ignition keyis turned to the ON position. If the antilock brake system and the brake assistsystem work properly, the light turns offafter a few seconds. Thereafter, if eitherof the systems malfunctions, the lightcomes on again.When the ABS warning light is on (andthe brake system warning light is off), thefollowing systems do not operate, but thebrake system still operates conventionally. Antilock brake system Brake assist system Traction control system

(twowheel drive models) Active traction control system

(fourwheel drive models) AUTO LSD system

(twowheel drive models) Vehicle stability control system Downhill assist control system

(fourwheel drive models) Hillstart assist control system

When the ABS warning light is on (andthe brake system warning light is off), theantilock brake system does not operateso that the wheels will lock up during asudden braking or braking on slipperyroad surfaces.VSC TRAC warning light may come onwith the ABS warning light (brake assistsystem warning light) when there is a mal-function somewhere in the antilock brakesystem (brake assist system).If either of the following conditions oc-curs, this indicates a malfunction some-where in the components monitored bythe warning light system. Contact yourToyota dealer as soon as possible toservice the vehicle. The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the ON posi-tion, or remains on.

The light comes on while you are dri-ving.

A warning light turning on briefly duringoperation does not indicate a problem.

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CAUTION

If the ABS warning light remains ontogether with the brake system warn-ing light, immediately stop your ve-hicle at a safe place and contact yourToyota dealer.In this case, not only the antilockbrake system will fail but also thevehicle will become extremely unsta-ble during braking.

Either of the following conditions mayoccur, but do not indicate a malfunc-tion: The light may stay on for about 60

seconds after the ignition key is turnedto the ON position. It is normal if itturns off after a while.

Depressing the brake pedal repeatedlymay turn on the light. It is normal if itturns off after a few seconds.

DRUMINDISC TYPE PARKING BRAKESYSTEMYour vehicle has a drumindisc typeparking brake system. This type of brakesystem needs beddingdown of the brakeshoes periodically or whenever the parkingbrake shoes and/or drums are replaced.

Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed-dingdown.BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEMWhen you slam the brakes on, thebrake assist system judges as an emer-gency stop and provides more powerfulbraking for a driver who cannot holddown the brake pedal firmly.When you slam the brakes on, more pow-erful braking will be applied. At this time,you may hear a sound in the enginecompartment and feel the vibrations of thebrake pedal. This does not indicate a mal-function.The brake assist system becomes opera-tive after the vehicle has accelerated toa speed in excess of approximately 10km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when thevehicle decelerates to a speed belowapproximately 5 km/h (3 mph).For an explanation of this systems warn-ing light, see Service reminder indicatorsand warning buzzers on page 147 in Sec-tion 16.

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The brake pad wear limit indicators onyour disc brakes give a warning noisewhen the brake pads are worn to wherereplacement is required.If you hear a squealing or scraping noisewhile driving, have the brake padschecked and replaced by your Toyotadealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-tor damage can result if the pads are notreplaced when necessary.

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Brake pad wear limitindicators


Your Toyota is equipped with a limitedslipcenter differential (transfer). If one wheelbegins to spin, the limitedslip center dif-ferential (transfer) is designed to aid trac-tion by automatically transmitting drivingforce to the wheels on the other driveaxle. It transmits driving force to the frontwheels if a rear wheel spins, and to therear wheels if a front wheel spins.

CAUTION

Do not start or run the engine whileyour vehicle is supported by a jack.The vehicle could be driven off thejack and could pose a danger or re-sult in serious injury.

NOTICEUse only a spare tire of the samebrand, size, construction and load ca-pacity as the original tires on yourToyota because damage to the limit-edslip differential could possibly oc-cur with another tire type.

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The vehicle identification number (VIN)is the legal identifier for your vehicle.This number is on the left top of theinstrument panel, and can be seenthrough the windshield from outside.This is the primary identification numberfor your Toyota. It is used in registeringthe ownership of your vehicle.

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The vehicle identification number (VIN) isalso on the Certification Label.

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Limitedslip differential(fourwheel drive models)

Your Toyotas identificationVehicle identification number


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4.0 L V6 (1GRFE) engine

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4.7 L V8 (2UZFE) engine

The engine number is stamped on theengine block as shown.

Your new vehicle carries theft preven-tion labels which are approximately 47mm (1.85 in.) by 12 mm (0.47 in.).The purpose of these labels is to reducethe incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat-ing the tracing and recovery of parts fromstolen vehicles. The label is designed sothat once it is applied to a surface, anyattempt to remove it will result in destroy-ing the integrity of the label. Transferringthese labels intact from one part to anoth-er, will be impossible.

NOTICEYou should not attempt to remove thetheft prevention labels as it may vio-late certain state or federal laws.

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Engine numberTheft prevention labels(except for Canada)


CAUTION

Do not modify the suspension/chassiswith lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. Itcan cause dangerous handling charac-teristics resulting in loss of control.

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Suspension and chassis


This illustration indicates typical tiresymbols.1. Tire sizeFor details, see Tire

size on page 344.2. DOT and Tire Identification

Number (TIN)For details, seeDOT and Tire IdentificationNumber (TIN) on page 343.

3. Uniform tire quality gradingFor details, see Uniform tire quali-ty grading that follows.

4. The location of the tread wearindicatorsFor details, seeChecking and replacing tires onpage 427.

5. Tire ply composition and mate-rialsPlies mean a layer of rub-bercoated parallel cords. Cordsmean the strands forming the pliesin the tire.

6. Radial tires or biasply tiresAradial tire has RADIAL on thesidewall. A tire not marked withRADIAL is a biasply tire.

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Tire informationTire symbols

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7. TUBELESS or TUBETYPEA tubeless tire does nothave a tube inside the tire and airis directly filled in the tire. A tubetype tire has a tube inside the tireand the tube maintains the airpressure.

8. Load limit at maximum cold tireinflation pressureFor details,see Checking and replacing tireson page 427.

9. Maximum cold tire inflationpressureThis means the pres-sure to which a tire may be in-flated. For details about recom-mended cold tire inflationpressure, see Tires on page 451.

10.Summer tire or all seasontireAn all season tire has M+Son the sidewall. The tire notmarked with M+S is a summertire. For details, see Types oftires on page 354.

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This illustration indicates typical DOTand Tire Identification Number (TIN).1. DOT symbol2. Tire Identification Number (TIN)3. Tire manufacturer s identification

mark4. Tire size code5. Manufacturer s optional tire type

code (3 or 4 letters)6. Manufacturing week7. Manufacturing year

The DOT symbol certifies that thetire conforms to applicable FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standards.

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DOT and Tire IdentificationNumber (TIN)


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This illustration indicates typical tiresize.1. Tire use (P=Passenger car,

T=Temporary use)2. Section width (in millimeters)3. Aspect ratio (tire height to section

width)4. Tire construction code (R=Radial,

D=Diagonal)5. Wheel diameter (in inches)6. Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)7. Speed symbol (alphabet with one

letter)

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1. Section width2. Tire height3. Wheel diameter

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1. Bead2. Sidewall3. Shoulder4. Tread5. Belt6. Inner liner7. Reinforcing rubber8. Carcass9. Rim lines10.Bead wires11. Chafer

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Tire size Name of each section of tire


This information has been preparedin accordance with regulations issuedby the National Highway Traffic Safe-ty Administration of the U.S. Depart-ment of Transportation. It providesthe purchasers and/or prospectivepurchasers of Toyota vehicles with in-formation on uniform tire quality grad-ing.Your Toyota dealer will help answerany questions you may have as youread this information.DOT quality gradesAll passengervehicle tires must conform to Fed-eral Safety Requirements in addi-tion to these grades. Qualitygrades can be found where appli-cable on the tire sidewall betweentread shoulder and maximum sec-tion width. For example: Treadwear200 Traction AA Temperature A

TreadwearThe treadwear grade isa comparative rating based on thewear rate of the tire when tested un-der controlled conditions on a speci-fied government test course. For ex-ample, a tire graded 150 would wearone and a half (11/2) times as wellon the government course as a tiregraded 100. The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actualconditions of their use, however, andmay depart significantly from thenorm due to variations in driving hab-its, service practices and differencesin road characteristics and climate.

Traction AA, A, B, CThe tractiongrades, from highest to lowest, areAA, A, B, and C, and they representthe tires ability to stop on wet pave-ment as measured under controlledconditions on specified governmenttest surfaces of asphalt and concrete.A tire marked C may have poor trac-tion performance.Warning: The traction grade assignedto this tire is based on braking(straight ahead) traction tests anddoes not include cornering (turning)traction.

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Uniform Tire QualityGrading


Temperature A, B, CThe tempera-ture grades are A (the highest), B,and C, representing the tires resis-tance to the generation of heat andits ability to dissipate heat whentested under controlled conditions ona specified indoor laboratory testwheel. Sustained high temperaturecan cause the material of the tire todegenerate and reduce tire life, andexcessive temperature can lead tosudden tire failure. The grade C cor-responds to a level of performancewhich all passenger car tires mustmeet under the Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard No.109. Grades Band A represent higher levels of per-formance on the laboratory test wheelthan the minimum required by law.Warning: The temperature grades forthis tire are established for a tire thatis properly inflated and not over-loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-tion, or excessive loading, either sep-arately or in combination, can causeheat buildup and possible tire failure.

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Tire related term Meaning

Accessory weightthe combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may bereplaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, powerwindows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these itemsare available as factoryinstalled equipment (whether installed or not)

Cold tire inflation pressuretire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3hours or more, or it has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mileunder that condition

Curb weightthe weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including themaximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, airconditioning and additional weight optional engine

Intended outboard sidewall

(A) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bearsmanufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher ordeeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or

(B) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particularside that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle

Maximum inflation pressure the maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated and itis shown on the sidewall of the tire

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

the sum of(a) curb weight;(b) accessory weight;(c) vehicle capacity weight; and(d) production options weight

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Normal occupant weight 68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the secondcolumn of Table 1 that followsOccupant distribution distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table1 that follows

Production options weight

the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighingover 2.3 kg (5 lb.) in excess of those standard items which they replace,not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, includingheavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and specialtrim

Recommended inflation pressure cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer

Rim a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beadsare seatedRim diameter (Wheel diameter) nominal diameter of the bead seatRim size designation rim diameter and widthRim type designation the industry of manufacturer s designation for a rim by style or codeRim width nominal distance between rim flangesVehicle capacity weight(Total load capacity)

the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg (150 lb.) times the vehicles desig-nated seating capacity

Vehicle maximum load on the tire the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axleits share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two

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Vehicle normal load on the tirethe load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axleits share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight(distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two

Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tireTable 1Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities

Designated seating capacity,number of occupants

Vehicle normal load, number ofoccupants

Occupant distribution in a normallyloaded vehicle

2 through 4 2 2 in front5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second seat

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Vehicle load limits include total loadcapacity, seating capacity, towing ca-pacity and cargo capacity. Follow theload limits shown below. Total load ca-pacity and seating capacity are alsodescribed on the tire and loading in-formation label. For location of the tireand loading information label, seeChecking tire inflation pressure onpage 425.Total load capacity:

With 5 occupants:431 kg (950 lb.)

With 7 occupants:477 kg (1050 lb.)

Total load capacity means com-bined weight of occupants, cargoand luggage. Tongue load is in-cluded when trailer towing.

Seating capacity:Without third seats:

Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3)With third seats:

Total 7 (Front 2, Rear 5)Seating capacity means the maxi-mum number of occupants whoseestimated average weight is 68 kg(150 lb.) per person. Depending onthe weight of each person, the seat-ing capacity given may exceed thetotal load capacity.

NOTICE

Even if the number of occu-pants are within the seating ca-pacity, do not exceed the totalload capacity.

Towing capacity:For weight carrying hitch

2268 kg (5000 lb.)Also for weight distributing hitch(4.7 L V8 [2UZFE] engine only)

Twowheel drive models3311 kg (7300 lb.)

Fourwheel drive models3175 kg (7000 lb.)

Towing capacity means the maxi-mum gross trailer weight (trailerweight plus its cargo weight) thatyour vehicle is able to tow.

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Cargo capacityCargo capacity may increase or de-crease depending on the size (weight)and the number of occupants. For de-tails, see Capacity and distributionthat follows.

CAUTION

Do not apply the load more thaneach load limit. That may causenot only damage to the tires, butalso deterioration to the steeringability and braking ability, whichmay cause an accident.

When stowing cargo and luggage inthe vehicle, observe the following: Put cargo and luggage in the lug-

gage compartment when at allpossible. Be sure all items are se-cured in place.

Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-anced. Locating the weight as farforward as possible helps maintainbalance.

For better fuel economy, do notcarry unneeded weight.

CAUTION

To prevent cargo and luggagefrom sliding forward duringbraking, do not stack anythingin the luggage compartmenthigher than the seatbacks.Keep cargo and luggage low,as close to the floor as pos-sible.

Do not store more than 91 kg(200 lb.) of cargo and luggagein the luggage compartment. Ifthe third seats are occupied,do not store cargo and luggagein the luggage compartment.

Do not place anything on theflattened seat or it may slideforward during braking.

Never allow anyone to ride inthe luggage compartment. It isnot designed for passengers.They should ride in their seatswith their seat belts properlyfastened. Otherwise, they aremuch more likely to suffer seri-ous bodily injury, in the eventof sudden braking or a colli-sion.

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Cargo and luggageStowage precautions


Do not place anything on theluggage cover. Such items maybe thrown about and possiblyinjure people in the vehicleduring sudden braking or anaccident. Secure all items in asafe place.

Do not drive with objects lefton top of the instrument panel.They may interfere with thedrivers field of view. Or theymay move during sharp vehicleacceleration or turning, and im-pair the drivers control of thevehicle. In an accident theymay injure the vehicle occu-pants.

Cargo capacity depends on the to-tal weight of the occupants.(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-ity) (Total weight of occupants)Steps for Determining CorrectLoad Limit(1) Locate the statement The com-

bined weight of occupants andcargo should never exceed XXXkg or XXX lbs. on your vehiclesplacard.

(2) Determine the combined weightof the driver and passengers thatwill be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight ofthe driver and passengers fromXXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity. For exam-ple, if the XXX amount equals1400 lbs. and there will be five150 lb passengers in your ve-hicle, the amount of availablecargo and luggage load capacityis 650 lbs. (1400750(5x150)=650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined weightof luggage and cargo beingloaded on the vehicle. Thatweight may not safely exceed theavailable cargo and luggage loadcapacity calculated in Step 4.

(6) If your vehicle will be towing atrailer, load from your trailer willbe transferred to your vehicle.Consult this manual to determinehow this reduces the availablecargo and luggage load capacityof your vehicle.

For details about trailer towing, seepage 362.

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Capacity and distribution


Z20004Cargocapacity

Total loadcapacity

Example on Your VehicleIn case that 2 people with the com-bined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.) areriding in your vehicle with the totalload capacity of 431 kg (950 lb.), theavailable amount of cargo and lug-gage load capacity will be as follows:

With 5 occupants:431 kg 166 kg = 265 kg.(950 lb. 366 lb. = 584 lb.)


From this condition, if 3 more passen-gers with the combined weight of 176kg (388 lb.) get on, the available car-go and luggage load will be reducedas follows:



As shown in the above example, if thenumber of occupants increases, thecargo and luggage load equaling thecombined weight of occupants whogot on later must be reduced. In otherwords, if the increase in the numberof occupants causes the excess ofthe total load capacity (combinedweight of occupants plus cargo andluggage load), you have to reduce thecargo and luggage on your vehicle.For details about total load capacity,see Vehicle load limits on page 350.

CAUTION

Even if the total load of occu-pants weight and the cargo loadis less than the total load capac-ity, do not apply the load uneven-ly. That may cause not only dam-age to the tire but also deteriora-tion to the steering ability due tounbalance of the vehicle, causingan accident.

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CY20024

Cargocapacity

Weight of theremoved thirdseat

SEATING CONFIGURATIONVARIATIONIn case of removing the rear seats,it is possible to load as much cargoas the weight of the removed seats.(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-ity) (Total weight of occupants) +(Weight of the removed rear seats)Rear seats weights:

Each seat 11 kg (24 lb.)

Determine what kind of tires yourvehicle is originally equipped with.1. Summer tiresSummer tires are highspeed capabil-ity tires best suited to highway drivingunder dry conditions.Since summer tires do not have thesame traction performance as snowtires, summer tires are inadequate fordriving on snowcovered or icy roads.For driving on snowcovered or icyroads, we recommend using snowtires. If installing snow tires, be sureto replace all four tires.2. All season tiresAll season tires are designed to pro-vide better traction in snow and to beadequate for driving in most winterconditions, as well as for use all yearround.

All season tires, however, do not haveadequate traction performancecompared with snow tires in heavy orloose snow. Also, all season tires fallshort in acceleration and handlingperformance compared with summertires in highway driving.The details about how to distinguishsummer tires from all season tires aredescribed on page 342.

CAUTION

Do not mix summer and all sea-son tires on your vehicle asthis can cause dangerous han-dling characteristics, resultingin loss of control.

Do not use tire other than themanufacturers designatedtires, and never mix tires orwheels of the sizes differentfrom the originals.

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Types of tires


STARTING AND DRIVINGStarting and drivingBefore starting the engine 356. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to start the engine 356. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tips for driving in various conditions 357. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offroad driving precautions 359. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter driving tips 360. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dinghy towing 361. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer towing 362. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 371. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION 3


1. Check the area around the vehicle be-fore entering it.

2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,seat cushion angle, head restraintheight and steering wheel angle.

3. Adjust the inside and outside rear viewmirrors.

4. Lock all doors.5. Fasten seat belts.

Once you turn the ignition key to STARTposition and release it, the cranking holdfunction continues to crank the engine inON position until it starts.The function stops cranking the engineafter about 25 seconds maximum if theengine has not started yet. When youcrank the engine again, wait a few sec-onds and restart it.If you hold the key in START position,the function will keep cranking for about30 seconds maximum.

1. Apply the parking brake firmly.2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-

sories.3. Put the selector lever in P. If you

need to restart the engine while thevehicle is moving, put the selector le-ver in N. A starter safety device willprevent the starter from operating if theselector lever is in any drive position.

4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it tothe floor until driving off.

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Before starting the engineHow to start the engineCranking hold function (a) Before cranking


Before starting the engine, be sure to fol-low the instructions in (a) Before crank-ing.Normal starting procedureThe multiport fuel injection system/sequen-tial multiport fuel injection system in yourengine automatically controls the properairfuel mixture for starting. You can starta cold or hot engine as follows:With your foot off the accelerator pedal,turn the ignition key to START position,then release it.Engine should be warmed up by driving,not in idle. For warming up, drive withsmoothly turning engine until engine cool-ant temperature is within normal range.If the engine stalls...Simply restart it, using the correct proce-dure given in normal starting.If the engine will not start...See If your vehicle will not start on page374 in Section 4.

NOTICEDo not race a cold engine. If the engine becomes difficult to

start or stalls frequently, have theengine checked immediately.

Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.This will allow you much better control.

Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-sible, at a right angle. Avoid drivingonto high, sharpedged objects andother road hazards. Failure to do socan lead to severe tire damage suchas a tire burst.Drive slowly when passing over bumpsor travelling on a bumpy road. Other-wise, the impact could cause severedamage to the tires and/or wheels.

When parking on a hill, turn the frontwheels until they touch the curb sothat the vehicle will not roll. Apply theparking brake, and place the transmis-sion in P. If necessary, block thewheels.

Washing your vehicle or driving throughdeep water may get the brakes wet. Tosee whether they are wet, check thatthere is no traffic near you, and thenpress the pedal lightly. If you do notfeel a normal braking force, the brakesare probably wet. To dry them, drivethe vehicle cautiously while lightlypressing the brake pedal with the park-ing brake applied. If they still do notwork safely, pull to the side of the roadand call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

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(b) Starting the engineTips for driving in variousconditions


Vehicles with rear height control airsuspension: When you drive on abumpy road, it is recommended thatthe vehicle height should be set in theN (normal) or H (high) mode.

CAUTION

Before driving off, make sure thatthe parking brake is fully releasedand the parking brake reminderlight is off.

Do not leave your vehicle unat-tended while the engine is running.

Do not rest your foot on the brakepedal while driving. It can causedangerous overheating, needlesswear, and poor fuel economy.

To drive down a long or steep hill,reduce your speed and downshift.Remember, if you ride the brakesexcessively, they may overheat andnot work properly.

Be careful when accelerating, up-shifting, downshifting or braking ona slippery surface. Sudden accelera-tion or engine braking, could causethe vehicle to skid or spin.

Do not drive in excess of the speedlimit. Even if the legal speed limitpermits it, do not drive over 140km/h (85 mph) unless your vehiclehas highspeed capability tires.Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) mayresult in tire failure, loss of controland possible injury. Be sure to con-sult a tire dealer to determinewhether the tires on your vehicleare highspeed capability tires ornot before driving at such speeds.

Do not continue normal drivingwhen the brakes are wet. If they arewet, your vehicle will require alonger stopping distance, and itmay pull to one side when thebrakes are applied. Also, the park-ing brake will not hold the vehiclesecurely.

Vehicles with rear height control airsuspension: If you drive throughdeep water over about 700 mm (28in.) in depth, put the vehicle heightin the H (high) mode with theheight select switch and then turnoff the rear height control air sus-pension by pushing the HEIGHTCONTROL OFF switch. Drive yourvehicle at 30 km/h (19 mph) or low-er speed.

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When driving your vehicle offroad, pleaseobserve the following precautions to en-sure your driving enjoyment and to helpprevent the closure of areas to offroadvehicles.a. Drive your vehicle only in areas where

offroad vehicles are permitted to trav-el.

b. Respect private property. Get ownerspermission before entering private prop-erty.

c. Do not enter areas that are closed.Honor gates, barriers and signs that re-strict travel.

d. Stay on established roads. When condi-tions are wet, driving techniques shouldbe changed or travel delayed to pre-vent damage to roads.

For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii andPuerto Rico:To obtain additional information pertainingto driving your vehicle offroad, consultthe following organizations. State and Local Parks and Recreation

Departments State Motor Vehicle Bureau

Recreational Vehicle Clubs U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of

Land Management

CAUTION

Always observe the following precau-tions to minimize the risk of seriouspersonal injury or damage to your ve-hicle: Drive carefully when off the road.

Do not take unnecessary risks bydriving in dangerous places.

Do not grip the steering wheelspokes when driving offroad. Abad bump could jerk the wheel andinjure your hands. Keep both handsand especially your thumbs on theoutside of the rim.

Always check your brakes for effec-tiveness immediately after driving insand, mud, water or snow.

After driving through tall grass,mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., checkthat there is no grass, bush, paper,rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering ortrapped on the underbody. Clear offany such matter from the under-body. If the vehicle is used withthese materials trapped or adheringto the underbody, a breakdown orfire could occur.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted per-son is significantly more likely todie than a person wearing a seatbelt. Therefore, the driver and allpassengers should fasten their seatbelts whenever the vehicle is mov-ing.

When driving offroad or in ruggedterrain, do not drive at excessivespeeds, jump, make sharp turns,strike objects, etc. This may causeloss of control or vehicle rollovercausing death or serious injury. Youare also risking expensive damageto your vehicles suspension andchassis.

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NOTICE If driving through water, such as

when crossing shallow streams,first check the depth of the waterand the bottom of the river bed forfirmness. Drive slowly and avoiddeep water.

Take all necessary safety measuresto ensure that water damage to theengine or other components doesnot occur.Water entering the engine air intakewill cause severe engine damage.

Water entering the automatic trans-mission will cause deterioration inshift quality, locking up of yourtransmission accompanied by vibra-tion, and ultimately damage.Water can wash the grease fromwheel bearings, causing rusting andpremature failure, and may also en-ter the differentials, transmissionand transfer case, reducing the gearoils lubricating qualities.

Sand and mud that has accumulatedin brake drums and around brakediscs may affect braking efficiencyand may damage brake system com-ponents.

Always perform a maintenanceinspection after each day ofoffroad driving that has taken youthrough rough terrain, sand, mud,or water. For scheduledmaintenance information, refer tothe Scheduled Maintenance Guideor Owners Manual Supplement.

Make sure your coolant is properly pro-tected against freezing.Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolantor similar high quality ethylene glycolbased nonsilicate, nonamine, nonnitrite,and nonborate coolant with longlife hy-brid organic acid technology. (Coolant withlonglife hybrid organic acid technology isa combination of low phosphates and or-ganic acids.)See Checking the engine coolant levelon page 422 in Section 72 for details ofcoolant type selection.For the U.S.A.Toyota Super Long LifeCoolant is a mixture of 50% coolant and50% deionized water. This coolant pro-vides protection down to about 35C(31F).For the CanadaToyota Super Long LifeCoolant is a mixture of 55% coolant and45% deionized water. This coolant pro-vides protection down to about 42C(44F).

NOTICEDo not use plain water alone.

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Winter driving tips


Check the condition of the battery andcables.Cold temperatures reduce the capacity ofany battery, so it must be in top shape toprovide enough power for winter starting.Section 73 tells you how to visually in-spect the battery. Your Toyota dealer andmost service stations will be pleased tocheck the level of charge.Make sure the engine oil viscosity issuitable for the cold weather.See page 420 in Section 72 for recom-mended viscosity. Leaving a heavy sum-mer oil in your vehicle during wintermonths may cause harder starting. If youare not sure about which oil to use, callyour Toyota dealerthey will be pleasedto help.Keep the door locks from freezing.Squirt lock deicer or glycerine into thelocks to keep them from freezing.Use a washer fluid containing an anti-freeze solution.This product is available at your Toyotadealer and most auto parts stores. Followthe manufacturers directions for howmuch to mix with water.

NOTICEDo not use engine antifreeze or anyother substitute because it may dam-age your vehicles paint.

Do not use your parking brake whenthere is a possibility it could freeze.When parking, put the transmission intoP and block the front wheels. Do notuse the parking brake, or snow or wateraccumulated in and around the parkingbrake mechanism may freeze, making ithard to release.Keep ice and snow from accumulatingunder the fenders.Ice and snow built up under your fenderscan make steering difficult. During badwinter driving, stop and check under thefenders occasionally.Depending on where you are driving,we recommend you carry some emer-gency equipment.Some of the things you might put in thevehicle are tire chains, window scraper,bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,jumper cables, etc.

CY30020

Your vehicle is not designed to bedinghy towed (with four wheels on theground) behind a motorhome.

NOTICEDo not tow your vehicle with fourwheels on the ground. This maycause serious damage to your vehicle.

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Dinghy towing


Your vehicle is designed primarily as apassengerandloadcarrying vehicle. Tow-ing a trailer will have an adverse effect onhandling, performance, braking, durabilityand driving economy (fuel consumption,etc.). Your safety and satisfaction dependon the proper use of correct equipmentand cautious driving habits. For your safe-ty and the safety of others, you must notoverload your vehicle or trailer. Ask yourlocal Toyota dealer for further details be-fore towing.

CAUTION

Vehicles with rear height control airsuspension: When disconnecting atrailer, put the vehicle height in theLO (low) mode and push theHEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch toturn off the rear height control airsuspension. Otherwise, the vehicleheight may be changed in the auto-matic leveling function, resulting inaccident. For details see Rear heightcontrol air suspension on page 184in Section 17.

WEIGHT LIMITSBefore towing, make sure the total trail-er weight, gross combination weight,gross vehicle weight, gross axle weightand trailer tongue load are all withinthe limits.The total trailer weight and tongue loadcan be measured with platform scalesfound at a highway weighing station, build-ing supply company, trucking company,junk yard, etc.

CY30023

For weight carrying hitch

CY30024

Also for weight distributing hitch

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Trailer towing


CAUTION

The maximum gross trailer weight(trailer weight plus cargo weight)must never exceed the following forvehicle with equipped. For details,contact your Toyota dealer.

According to the hitch receivertype, the maximum gross trailerweight and hitch that can be useddiffers. Refer to the above illustra-tions to confirm the hitch receivertype for your vehicle.For weight carrying hitch

2268 kg (5000 lb.)Also for weight distributing hitch(4.7 L V8 [2UZFE] engine only)



If towing a trailer and cargo weigh-ing over 2268 kg (5000 lb.), Toyotarecommends to use a weight dis-tributing hitch.If towing a trailer and cargo weigh-ing over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it isnecessary to use a sway controldevice with sufficient capacity. Thecombination of the gross trailerweight added to the total weight ofthe vehicle, occupants and vehiclecargo must never exceed a total ofthe following.For weight carrying hitch

4.0 L V6 (1GRFE) engine4354 kg (9600 lb.)

4.7 L V8 (2UZFE) engine4422 kg (9750 lb.)

Also for weight distributing hitch(4.7 L V8 [2UZFE] engine only)

5443 kg (12000 lb.)Exceeding the maximum weight ofthe trailer, the vehicle, or the ve-hicle and trailer combination, cancause an accident resulting in seri-ous personal injuries.

CY30015

Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-ent weight capacities established bythe hitch manufacturer. Even thoughthe vehicle may be physically capa-ble of towing a higher weight, theoperator must determine the maxi-mum weight rating of the particularhitch assembly and never exceedthe maximum weight rating speci-fied for the trailerhitch. Exceedingthe maximum weight rating set bythe trailer hitch manufacturer cancause an accident resulting in seri-ous personal injuries.

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The gross vehicle weight must notexceed the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR) indicated on theCertification Label. The gross vehi-cle weight is the sum of weights ofthe unloaded vehicle, driver, pas-sengers, luggage, hitch and trailertongue load. It also includes theweight of any special equipmentinstalled on your vehicle.

The load on either the front or rearaxle resulting from distribution ofthe gross vehicle weight on bothaxles must not exceed the front andrear Gross Axle Weight Ratings(GAWR) listed on the CertificationLabel.

CY30001

Total trailer weight Tongue load

Tongue load

Total trailer weight 100 = 10%

The trailer cargo load should bedistributed so that the tongue loadis 10% of the total trailer weight,not exceeding the maximum load ofthe following.For weight carrying hitch

227 kg (500 lb.)

Also for weight distributing hitch(4.7 L V8 [2UZFE] engine only)



Never load the trailer with moreweight in the back than in thefront. About 60% of the trailer loadshould be in the front half of thetrailer and the remaining 40% in therear.

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HITCHES If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you

should consult with your Toyota dealer. Use only a hitch recommended by the

hitch manufacturer and the one whichconforms to the total trailer weight re-quirement.

According to the hitch receiver type,the maximum gross trailer weight andhitch that can be used differs. Refer tothe above illustrations to confirm thehitch receiver type for your vehicle.

If you wish to install an aftermarkethitch, the hitch must be bolted securelyto the vehicle frame and installed ac-cording to the hitch manufactures in-structions.

The hitch ball and king pin should havea light coat of grease.

Toyota recommends the ball mount as-sembly be removed when not towing toprevent injury and to prevent damagein the event of a rear end collision.After removing the ball mount assem-bly, install the grommet to the hitch toprevent entry of dirt and mud.

CAUTION

Do not tow the vehicle using thehooked portion of the weight carryinghitch. The hooked portion may breakand cause serious injury or damageto the vehicle.

NOTICEDo not install weight distributing

hitch to weight carrying hitch re-ceiver because it will be damagedyour vehicle.

Do not use axlemounted hitches asthey can cause damage to the axlehousing, wheel bearings, wheels ortires. Also, never install a hitchwhich may interfere with the normalfunction of an Energy AbsorbingBumper, if so equipped.

CY30003

1 Trailer ball load rating2 Ball diameter3 Shank length 4 Shank diameter

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TRAILER BALLFollow these easy steps to properly deter-mine the correct trailer ball for your ap-plication:1. Determine the correct trailer ball size

for the trailer coupler. Most couplersare stamped with the required trailerball size. The sizes you will most likelyfind stamped on the coupler are:

Trailer class Typical trailer ball sizeIV 2 5/16 in.

II and III 2 in.I 1 7/8 in.

2. Select the appropriate trailer ball tomatch or exceed the gross trailerweight rating of the trailer. The trailerball load rating should be printed onthe top of the ball.

3. When mounted in the ball mount, thethreaded ball shank must protrude be-yond the bottom of the lock washerand nut at least 2 threads. The trailerball shank must be matched to the ballmount hole diameter size.

NOTICEOnly use a ball mount attachmentspecified for the Toyota 4runner.

CY30004

CY30005

1 Coupler 2 Trailer ball3 Ball mount attachment

MATCHING TRAILER BALL HEIGHT TOTRAILER COUPLER HEIGHTNo matter which class of tow hitch ap-plies, for a safe trailer hookup, the trailerball setup on must be the proper heightfor the coupler on the trailer.BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS Toyota recommends trailers with

brakes that conform to any applica-ble federal and state/provincial regu-lations.

A safety chain must always be usedbetween the towing vehicle and thetrailer. Leave sufficient slack in thechain for turns. The chain shouldcross under the trailer tongue toprevent the tongue from dropping tothe ground in case it becomes dam-aged or separated. For correct safetychain procedures, follow the hitch ortrailer manufacturers recommenda-tions.

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CAUTION

If the total trailer weight exceeds453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes arerequired.

Never tap into your vehicles hy-draulic system as it would lower itsbraking effectiveness.

Never tow a trailer without using asafety chain securely attached toboth the trailer and the vehicle. Ifdamage occurs to the coupling unitor hitch ball, there is danger of thetrailer wandering over into anotherlane.

CY30008

SERVICE CONNECTOR FOR TOWINGBRAKE CONTROLLERYour vehicle is equipped with a serviceconnector for the towing brake controlleras shown. Link the connector to the tow-ing brake controller via the sub wire har-ness stored in the glove box. The detailedexplanation of the sub wire harness circuitis packed together with the sub wire har-ness.

Be sure to position the towing brake con-troller where it does not prevent the driverfrom operating the pedal.Toyota recommends that the sub wire har-ness be stored in the glove box when itis not in use.

TIRES Ensure that your vehicles tires are

properly inflated. See page 425 in Sec-tion 72 and page 451 in Section 8 forinstructions.

The trailer tires should be inflated tothe pressure recommended by the trail-er manufacturer in respect to the totaltrailer weight.

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CY30025

TOWING CONNECTOR FOR TRAILERLIGHTS

Your vehicle is equipped with a wireharness stored in the rear end underbody. Some models are fitted with asocket for trailer lights under the rearbumper. Use either of them to connectand operate the trailer lights. However,the trailer lights must comply with fed-eral, state/provincial and local regula-tions. See your local recreational ve-hicle dealer or rental agency for thecorrect type of wiring and relays foryour trailer. Check for correct operationof the turn signals and stop lights eachtime you hitch up. Direct splicing maydamage your vehicles electrical systemand cause a malfunction of your lights.The towing connector can be also con-nected to the trailer brake and trailersub battery.

BREAKIN SCHEDULE Toyota recommends that you do not

tow a trailer with a new vehicle or avehicle with any new power train com-ponent (engine, transmission, differen-tial, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first800 km (500 miles) of driving.

MAINTENANCE If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will

require more frequent maintenance dueto the additional load. For thisinformation, please refer to thescheduled maintenance information inthe Scheduled Maintenance Guide orOwners Manual Supplement.

Retighten all fixing bolts of the towingball and bracket after approximately1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.

CONNECTING A TRAILER (models withrear height control air suspension)Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line andperform the following:1. Put the rear height control air suspen-

sion in the LO (low) mode. Turn theignition switch off or push the HEIGHTCONTROL OFF switch to turn off therear height control air suspension.

2. Connect a trailer.3. Turn the ignition switch on or push the

HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch toturn on the rear height control air sus-pension. Select the N (normal) modewith the height select switch.

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DISCONNECTING A TRAILER (modelswith rear height control air suspension)Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line andperform the following:1. Put the rear height control air suspen-

sion in the LO (low) mode. (Makesure the vehicle height is in the LO(low) mode by pushing the height se-lect switch on the side.)

2. Turn the ignition switch off or push theHEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch toturn off the rear height control air sus-pension.

3. Set the supporting leg of a trailer onthe ground and raise the hitch by 100mm (4 in.).

4. Turn the ignition switch on or push theHEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch toturn on the rear height control air sus-pension.

5. Wait for about 20 seconds until therear vehicle height is lowered by theautomatic leveling function.

6. Make sure the hitch is disconnected. Ifnot, raise the hitch higher and repeatsteps 2 through 5.

7. Move the vehicle forward in the LO(low) mode where the hitch does nottouch anything in the N (normal)mode.

8. Put the rear height control air suspen-sion in the N (normal) mode.

PRETOWING SAFETY CHECK Check that your vehicle remains level

when a loaded or unloaded trailer ishitched. Do not drive if the vehicle hasan abnormal noseup or nosedowncondition, and check for impropertongue load, overload, worn suspensionor other possible causes.

Make sure the trailer cargo is securelyloaded so that it cannot shift.

Check that your rear view mirrors con-form to any applicable federal, state/provincial or local regulations. If not,install the rear view mirrors requiredfor towing purpose.

TRAILER TOWING TIPSWhen towing a trailer, your vehicle willhandle differently than when not tow-ing. The three main causes of vehicletrailer accidents are driver error, exces-sive speed and improper trailer loading.Keep these in mind when towing: Before starting out, check operation of

the lights and all vehicletrailer connec-tions. After driving a short distance,stop and recheck the lights and con-nections. Before actually towing a trail-er, practice turning, stopping and back-ing with a trailer in an area away fromtraffic until you learn the feel.

Backing with a trailer is difficult andrequires practice. Grip the bottom ofthe steering wheel and move your handto the left to move the trailer to theleft. Move your hand to the right tomove the trailer to the right. (This pro-cedure is generally opposite to thatwhen backing without a trailer.) Also,just turn the steering wheel a little ata time, avoiding sharp or prolongedturning. Have someone guide you whenbacking to reduce the risk of an acci-dent.

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Because stopping distance may be in-creased, vehicletovehicle distanceshould be increased when towing atrailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) ofspeed, allow at least one vehicle andtrailer length between you and the ve-hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking asyou may skid, resulting in jackknifingand loss of control. This is especiallytrue on wet or slippery surfaces.

Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-tion.

Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.The trailer could hit your vehicle in atight turn. Slow down before making aturn to avoid the necessity of suddenbraking.

Remember that when making a turn,the trailer wheels will be closer thanthe vehicle wheels to the inside of theturn. Therefore, compensate for this bymaking a larger than normal turningradius with your vehicle.

Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-versely affect handling of your vehicleand trailer, causing sway. Pay attentionto the rear from time to time to pre-pare yourself for being passed by largetrucks or buses, which may cause yourvehicle and trailer to sway. If swayinghappens, firmly grip the steering wheeland reduce speed immediately butgradually. Never increase speed. Steerstraight ahead. If you make no extremecorrection with the steering or brakes,the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.

Be careful when passing other ve-hicles. Passing requires considerabledistance. After passing a vehicle, donot forget the length of your trailer andbe sure you have plenty of room befo-re changing lanes.

In order to maintain engine braking effi-ciency, do not put the transmission inD.

Because of the added load of the trail-er, your vehicles engine may overheaton hot days (at temperatures over30C [85F]) when going up a long orsteep grade with a trailer. If the enginecoolant temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, immediately turn off the airconditioning (if in use), pull off the roadand stop in a safe spot. Refer to Ifyour vehicle overheats on page 378 inSection 4.

Always place wheel blocks under boththe vehicle and trailer wheels whenparking. Apply the parking brake firmly.Put the transmission in P. Avoid park-ing on a slope with a trailer, but if itcannot be avoided, do so only afterperforming the following:

1. Apply the brakes and hold.2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-

der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.3. When the wheel blocks are in place,

release your brakes slowly until theblocks absorb the load.

4. Apply the parking brake firmly.5. Shift into P and turn off the engine.

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When restarting out after parking on aslope:1. With the transmission in P position,

start the engine. Be sure to keep thebrake pedal depressed.

2. Shift into gear.3. Release the parking brake and brake

pedal and slowly pull or back awayfrom the wheel blocks. Stop and applyyour brakes.

4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.

CAUTION

Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) orthe posted towing speed limit,whichever is lower. Because insta-bility (swaying) of a towing vehicletrailer combination usually in-creases as the speed increases, ex-ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) maycause loss of control.

Slow down and downshift beforedescending steep or long downhillgrades. Do not make sudden down-shifts.

Avoid holding the brake pedal downtoo long or too frequently. Thiscould cause the brakes to overheatand result in reduced braking effi-ciency.

Improving fuel economy is easyjust takeit easy. It will help make your vehicle lastlonger, too. Here are some specific tipson how to save money on both fuel andrepairs: Keep your tires inflated at the cor-

rect pressure. Underinflation causestire wear and wastes fuel. See page425 in Section 72 for instructions.

Do not carry unneeded weight inyour vehicle. Excess weight puts aheavier load on the engine, causinggreater fuel consumption.

Avoid lengthy warmup idling. Oncethe engine is running smoothly, begindrivingbut gently. Remember, howev-er, that on cold winter days this maytake a little longer.

Put the selector lever into the Dwhen engine braking is not required.Driving with the selector lever in 4will reduce the fuel economy. (For de-tails, see Automatic transmission onpage 159 in Section 17.)

Accelerate slowly and smoothly.Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into highgear as quickly as possible.

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How to save fuel and makeyour vehicle last longer


Avoid long engine idling. If you havea long wait and you are not in traffic,it is better to turn off the engine andstart again later.

Avoid engine lugging or overrev-ving. Use a gear position suitable forthe road on which you are travelling.

Avoid continuous speeding up andslowing down. Stopandgo drivingwastes fuel.

Avoid unnecessary stopping andbraking. Maintain a steady pace. Tryto time the traffic signals so you onlyneed to stop as little as possible ortake advantage of through streets toavoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-den braking. This will also reduce wearon your brakes.

Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jamswhenever possible.

Do not rest your foot on the brakepedal. This causes premature wear,overheating and poor fuel economy.

Maintain a moderate speed on high-ways. The faster you drive, the greaterthe fuel consumption. By reducing yourspeed, you will cut down on fuel con-sumption.

Keep the front wheels in properalignment. Avoid hitting the curb andslow down on rough roads. Improperalignment not only causes faster tirewear but also puts an extra load onthe engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

Keep the bottom of your vehicle freefrom mud, etc. This not only lessensweight but also helps prevent corro-sion.

Keep your vehicle tunedup and intop shape. A dirty air cleaner,improper valve clearance, dirty plugs,dirty oil and grease, brakes notadjusted, etc. all lower engineperformance and contribute to poor fueleconomy. For longer life of all partsand lower operating costs, keep allmaintenance work on schedule, and ifyou often drive under severeconditions, see that your vehiclereceives more frequent maintenance.(For scheduled maintenanceinformation, please refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guide orOwners Manual Supplement.)

CAUTION

Never turn off the engine to coastdown hills. Your power steering andbrake booster will not function with-out the engine running. Also, theemission control system operatesproperly only when the engine is run-ning.

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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCYIn case of an emergencyIf your vehicle will not start 374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If your engine stalls while driving 377. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you cannot increase engine speed 378. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If your vehicle overheats 378. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you have a flat tire 379. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If your vehicle becomes stuck 389. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If your vehicle needs to be towed 389. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 394. . . . . . . . If you lose your keys 395. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 395. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION 4


Before making these checks, make sureyou have followed the correct starting pro-cedure given in How to start the engineon page 356 in Section 3 and that youhave sufficient fuel. Also, check whetherthe other keys will start the engine. Ifthey work, your key may be broken. Havethe key checked at your Toyota dealer. Ifnone of your keys work, there may be amalfunction in the immobilizer system. Callyour Toyota dealer. (See Keys on page12 in Section 12.)If the engine is not turning over or isturning over too slowly1. Check that the battery terminals are

tight and clean.2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch

on the interior light.3. If the light is out, dim or goes out

when the starter is cranked, the batteryis discharged. You may try jump start-ing. See (c) Jump starting on page375 for further instructions.

If the light is O.K., but the engine still willnot start, it needs adjustment or repair.Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repairshop.

NOTICEDo not pull or pushstart the ve-hicle. It may damage the vehicle orcause a collision when the enginestarts. Also the threeway catalyticconverter may overheat and become afire hazard.

If the engine turns over at its normalspeed but will not start1. Turn the ignition key to ACC or

LOCK and try starting the engineagain.

2. If the engine will not start, the enginemay be flooded because of repeatedcranking. See (b) Starting a floodedengine on page 374 for further instruc-tions.

3. If the engine still will not start, it needsadjustment or repair. Call a Toyotadealer or qualified repair shop.

If the engine will not start, your enginemay be flooded because of repeatedcranking.If this happens, turn the ignition key toSTART with the accelerator pedal fullydepressed, and hold the key at this posi-tion for about 30 seconds. Then thecranking hold function stops cranking au-tomatically, and you can try starting theengine with your foot off the acceleratorpedal.If the engine does not start, wait a fewminutes and try again.If the engine still will not start, it needsadjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealeror qualified repair shop for assistance.

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If your vehicle will not start(a) Simple checks (b) Starting a flooded engine


To avoid serious personal injury anddamage to your vehicle which might re-sult from battery explosion, acid burns,electrical burns, or damaged electroniccomponents, these instructions must befollowed precisely.If you are unsure about how to follow thisprocedure, we strongly recommend thatyou seek the help of a competent me-chanic or towing service.

CAUTION

Batteries contain sulfuric acidwhich is poisonous and corrosive.Wear protective safety glasses whenjump starting, and avoid spillingacid on your skin, clothing, or ve-hicle.

If you should accidentally get acidon yourself or in your eyes, removeany contaminated clothing and flushthe affected area with water imme-diately. Then get immediate medicalattention. If possible, continue toapply water with a sponge or clothwhile en route to the medical office.

The gas normally produced by abattery will explode if a flame orspark is brought near. Use onlystandardized jumper cables and donot smoke or light a match whilejump starting.

NOTICEThe battery used for boosting mustbe 12 V. Do not jump start unless youare sure that the booster battery iscorrect.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE1. If the booster battery is installed in

another vehicle, make sure the vehiclesare not touching. Turn off all unneces-sary lights and accessories.When boosting, use the battery ofmatching or higher quality. Any otherbattery may be difficult to jump startwith.If jump starting is difficult, charge thebattery for several minutes.

2. If required, remove all the vent plugsfrom the booster and discharged batter-ies. Lay a cloth over the open ventson the batteries. (This helps reduce theexplosion hazard, personal injuries andburns.)

3. If the engine in the vehicle with thebooster battery is not running, start itand let it run for a few minutes. Duringjump starting run the engine at about2000 rpm with the accelerator pedallightly depressed.

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(c) Jump starting


CY40009

Discharged battery

Boosterbattery

Jumper cable

Positiveterminal(+ mark) Positive terminal

(+ mark)

4. Make the cable connections in the or-der a, b, c, d.a. Connect the clamp of the positive(red) jumper cable to the positive (+)terminal on the discharged battery.b. Connect the clamp at the other endof the positive (red) jumper cable tothe positive (+) terminal on the boosterbattery.

CY40010

Jumper cable

Booster battery

Discharged batteryNegativeterminal( mark)

c. Connect the clamp of the negative(black) jumper cable to the negative ()terminal on the booster battery.d. Connect the clamp at the other endof the negative (black) jumper cable toa solid, stationary, unpainted, metallicpoint of the vehicle with the dischargedbattery.The recommended connecting pointsare shown in the following illustrations:

CY40045

Connecting point for 4.0 L V6 (1GRFE)engine

CY40036

Connecting point for 4.7 L V8 (2UZFE)engine

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Do not connect the cable to or nearany part that moves when the engineis cranked.

CAUTION

When making the connections, toavoid serious injury, do not lean overthe battery or accidentally let thejumper cables or clamps touch any-thing except the correct battery termi-nals or the ground.

5. Charge the discharged battery with thejumper cables connected for approxi-mately 5 minutes. At this time, run theengine in the vehicle with the boosterbattery at about 2000 rpm with the ac-celerator pedal lightly depressed.

6. Start your engine in the normal way.After starting, run it at about 2000 rpmfor several minutes with the acceleratorpedal lightly depressed.

7. Carefully disconnect the cables in theexact reverse order: the negative cableand then the positive cable.

8. Carefully dispose of the battery coverclothsthey may now contain sulfuricacid.

9. If removed, replace all the battery ventplugs.

If the cause of your battery discharging isnot apparent (for example, lights left on),you should have it checked at your Toyotadealer.If the first start attempt is not success-ful...Check that the clamp on the jumpercables are tight. Recharge the dischargedbattery with the jumper cables connectedfor several minutes and restart your en-gine in the normal way.If the another attempt is not successful,the battery may be depleted. Have it ch-ecked at your Toyota dealer.

If your engine stalls while driving...1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.3. Turn the ignition key to ACC or

LOCK, and try starting the engineagain.

If the engine will not start, see If yourvehicle will not start on page 374 in thisSection.

CAUTION

If the engine is not running, the pow-er assist for the brakes and steeringwill not work so steering and brakingwill be much harder than usual.

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If engine speed does not increase whenthe accelerator pedal is depressed, theremay be a problem somewhere in the elec-tronic throttle control system.At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-er, if you depress the accelerator pedalmore firmly and slowly, you can drive yourvehicle at low speeds. Have your vehiclechecked by your Toyota dealer as soon aspossible.Even if the abnormality of the electronicthrottle control system is corrected duringlow speed driving, the system may not berecovered until the engine is stopped andthe ignition key is turned to the ACC orLOCK position.

CAUTION

Be especially careful to prevent erro-neous pedal operation.

If your engine coolant temperaturegauge indicates overheating, if you ex-perience a loss of power, or if you heara loud knocking or pinging noise, theengine has probably overheated. Youshould follow this procedure...1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-

hicle and turn on your emergencyflashers. Put the transmission in Pand apply the parking brake. Turn offthe air conditioning if it is being used.

2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of theradiator or reservoir, stop the engine.Wait until the steam subsides beforeopening the hood. If there is no coolantboiling over or steam, leave the enginerunning.

CAUTION

To help avoid personal injury, keepthe hood closed until there is nosteam. Escaping steam or coolant isa sign of very high pressure.

3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from theradiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.However, note that water draining fromthe air conditioning is normal if it hasbeen used.

CAUTION

When the engine is running, keephands and clothing away from themoving fan and engine drive belts.

4. If the engine drive belt is broken or thecoolant is leaking, stop the engine im-mediately. Call a Toyota dealer for as-sistance.

5. If the

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