Owner's Manual
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SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine ...How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too ... 3 184 184 185 186 188 189 194 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 183 road driving precautions ...Winter driving tips ...Trailer towing ...How to start the engine ...Tips for driving in various conditions ...Off-
SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine ...How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too ... 3 184 184 185 186 188 189 194 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 183 road driving precautions ...Winter driving tips ...Trailer towing ...How to start the engine ...Tips for driving in various conditions ...Off-
Owner's Manual
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... area around the vehicle before driving. Fasten seat belts. Turn off . (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to restart the engine while the vehicle is started. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to start " in Section 4. 184 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) You can start ...See "If your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine...
... area around the vehicle before driving. Fasten seat belts. Turn off . (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to restart the engine while the vehicle is started. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to start " in Section 4. 184 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) You can start ...See "If your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine...
Owner's Manual
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...To see whether they are probably wet. D Before driving off . It can lead to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. edged objects and other road hazards. wheel... they still do so can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy. 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 185 CAUTION D Washing your vehicle unattended while the engine is running. To ...cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake applied. wheel drive models-Toyota recommends not using four- This may occur when driving in tire bursts. Tips for ...
...To see whether they are probably wet. D Before driving off . It can lead to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. edged objects and other road hazards. wheel... they still do so can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy. 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 185 CAUTION D Washing your vehicle unattended while the engine is running. To ...cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake applied. wheel drive models-Toyota recommends not using four- This may occur when driving in tire bursts. Tips for ...
Owner's Manual
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...built up under the fenders occasionally. NOTICE Do not use more than 70% solution for winter starting . Your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. NOTICE Do not use your vehicle's paint. 188 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) Winter driving tips Make sure you are tire chains, window scraper, bag of ...it could freeze. When parking, put in top shape to visually inspect the battery. During bad winter driving, stop and check under your Toyota, to provide protection down to keep them from freezing. Depending on where you have a proper freeze protection of the battery and cables. ...
...built up under the fenders occasionally. NOTICE Do not use more than 70% solution for winter starting . Your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. NOTICE Do not use your vehicle's paint. 188 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) Winter driving tips Make sure you are tire chains, window scraper, bag of ...it could freeze. When parking, put in top shape to visually inspect the battery. During bad winter driving, stop and check under your Toyota, to provide protection down to keep them from freezing. Depending on where you have a proper freeze protection of the battery and cables. ...
Owner's Manual
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...starting out, check operation of vehicletrailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and improper trailer loading. After driving a short distance, stop and recheck the lights and connections. Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose- D Make sure the trailer cargo is hitched. Grip the bottom of an accident. 192 2000 4Runner...the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km (600 miles) of driving. Keep these in mind when towing: D Toyota recommends that it cannot shift. trailer connections. D Retighten all vehicle- up or nose- D Check that your vehicle ...
...starting out, check operation of vehicletrailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and improper trailer loading. After driving a short distance, stop and recheck the lights and connections. Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose- D Make sure the trailer cargo is hitched. Grip the bottom of an accident. 192 2000 4Runner...the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km (600 miles) of driving. Keep these in mind when towing: D Toyota recommends that it cannot shift. trailer connections. D Retighten all vehicle- up or nose- D Check that your vehicle ...
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Avoid parking on a slope with your vehicle. 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 193 Apply the parking brake firmly. 5. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your vehicle's engine may overheat on wet or ...and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your vehicle overheats" in use fifth gear (manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic transmission). Never increase speed. Always start out in first or reverse (manual). Refer to avoid the necessity of sudden braking. Passing requires considerable distance. D Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns....
Avoid parking on a slope with your vehicle. 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 193 Apply the parking brake firmly. 5. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your vehicle's engine may overheat on wet or ...and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your vehicle overheats" in use fifth gear (manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic transmission). Never increase speed. Always start out in first or reverse (manual). Refer to avoid the necessity of sudden braking. Passing requires considerable distance. D Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns....
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.... D Keep the automatic transmission overdrive turned on when engine braking is running smoothly, begin driving-but gently. D Accelerate 194 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) This could cause the brakes to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too When restarting out after parking ...little longer. It will reduce the fuel economy. (For details, see "Automatic transmission" in reduced braking efficiency. Avoid jackrabbit starts. Driving with the overdrive off will help make sudden downshifts. With the transmission in your tires inflated at the correct pressure....
.... D Keep the automatic transmission overdrive turned on when engine braking is running smoothly, begin driving-but gently. D Accelerate 194 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) This could cause the brakes to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too When restarting out after parking ...little longer. It will reduce the fuel economy. (For details, see "Automatic transmission" in reduced braking efficiency. Avoid jackrabbit starts. Driving with the overdrive off will help make sudden downshifts. With the transmission in your tires inflated at the correct pressure....
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... life of your speed, you only need to stop as little as possible or take advantage of through streets to coast down on fuel consumption. 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 195 This not only lessens weight but also puts an extra load on the engine, which you often drive under severe conditions, see...the clutch or brake pedal. Use a gear position suitable for the road on schedule, and if you are not in turn off the engine and start again later. The faster you are travelling. D Keep the bottom of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all lower engine performance and contribute ...
... life of your speed, you only need to stop as little as possible or take advantage of through streets to coast down on fuel consumption. 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 195 This not only lessens weight but also puts an extra load on the engine, which you often drive under severe conditions, see...the clutch or brake pedal. Use a gear position suitable for the road on schedule, and if you are not in turn off the engine and start again later. The faster you are travelling. D Keep the bottom of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all lower engine performance and contribute ...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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... prorated based on the battery's time in each of the components of the Toyota NewVehicle Limited Warranty, whichever is the only place to find a batterywith the power to buy a Toyota. See your decision to start and operate your battery will meet Toyota's specifications for Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) and Reserve Capacity (RC). By choosing...
... prorated based on the battery's time in each of the components of the Toyota NewVehicle Limited Warranty, whichever is the only place to find a batterywith the power to buy a Toyota. See your decision to start and operate your battery will meet Toyota's specifications for Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) and Reserve Capacity (RC). By choosing...
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... and damage. Spark Plugs Visually inspect for signs of leakage. tighten the seat mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member retaining bolts to specified torque. Start the engine and listen carefully for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Inspect for corrosion, damage, cracks and loose or leaking...
... and damage. Spark Plugs Visually inspect for signs of leakage. tighten the seat mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member retaining bolts to specified torque. Start the engine and listen carefully for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Inspect for corrosion, damage, cracks and loose or leaking...
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Clutch start cancel switch 2. Power back window switch 9. Car audio 13. "OUT/T" (outside temperature) button 17. Instrument panel light control knob 21. Power rear view mirror control switch (without power windows) 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 3 Headlight and turn signal switch, and front fog light switch 3. Ignition switch 18. Cruise control switch 19. Rear differential lock...
Clutch start cancel switch 2. Power back window switch 9. Car audio 13. "OUT/T" (outside temperature) button 17. Instrument panel light control knob 21. Power rear view mirror control switch (without power windows) 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 3 Headlight and turn signal switch, and front fog light switch 3. Ignition switch 18. Cruise control switch 19. Rear differential lock...
Owners Manual
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...of keys. 1. If you make you need it in safe place. Since the doors can be careful not to cancel the system or start the engine. 10 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) These chips are needed to enable the system to make your own duplicate key, you will not be locked without engine immobiliser ... filled in the head of keys. 1. KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is supplied with the two kinds of the master and sub keys. Your Toyota dealer will not work in the glove box. Master key (black)-This key works in transponder chip. 2. in every lock. Keys (without a key, you...
...of keys. 1. If you make you need it in safe place. Since the doors can be careful not to cancel the system or start the engine. 10 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) These chips are needed to enable the system to make your own duplicate key, you will not be locked without engine immobiliser ... filled in the head of keys. 1. KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is supplied with the two kinds of the master and sub keys. Your Toyota dealer will not work in the glove box. Master key (black)-This key works in transponder chip. 2. in every lock. Keys (without a key, you...
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...you have your keys inside the vehicle. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts. Otherwise the engine may stop soon after taking off other transponder keys ...containing a transponder chip, observe the following precautions: z When starting the engine, do not press the key ring against the key grip. z When starting the engine, do not use of the wireless remote control key...master key in this happens, remove the key once and then insert it again after it starts. For information on the key grip and do not use the key with other transponder keys...
...you have your keys inside the vehicle. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts. Otherwise the engine may stop soon after taking off other transponder keys ...containing a transponder chip, observe the following precautions: z When starting the engine, do not press the key ring against the key grip. z When starting the engine, do not use of the wireless remote control key...master key in this happens, remove the key once and then insert it again after it starts. For information on the key grip and do not use the key with other transponder keys...
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... to make for the vehicle. NOTICE Do not modify, remove or disassemble the engine immobiliser system. The indicator light will need your Toyota dealer. The engine will start flashing every 2 seconds to the registered ID code for you will go off. When you a new key with built- The engine immobiliser system is... or modifications are made, the proper operation of the following indicator conditions occurs, contact your key number and master key. D The indicator light flashes unsteady. 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 13
... to make for the vehicle. NOTICE Do not modify, remove or disassemble the engine immobiliser system. The indicator light will need your Toyota dealer. The engine will start flashing every 2 seconds to the registered ID code for you will go off. When you a new key with built- The engine immobiliser system is... or modifications are made, the proper operation of the following indicator conditions occurs, contact your key number and master key. D The indicator light flashes unsteady. 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 13
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...battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is removed from falling down gently on the front edge to your head or body. 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 29 The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights. Have all the side doors, back door and ...hood. The indicator light will start flashing every 2 seconds when the key is locked. and return the support rod to the "LOCK" position and remove it. The indicator light...
...battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is removed from falling down gently on the front edge to your head or body. 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 29 The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights. Have all the side doors, back door and ...hood. The indicator light will start flashing every 2 seconds when the key is locked. and return the support rod to the "LOCK" position and remove it. The indicator light...
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... in "Activating the system". Stopping the alarm The alarm will be stopped by your Toyota dealer. Unlock any side door from the "LOCK" to wait until the indicator light goes off or starts flashing. 3. If the system does not work properly, have it checked by the following...operation for the other doors and hood. lock automatically. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you set after the alarm stops. These ways cancel the system at the same time. 30 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) The side doors and back door should activate the alarm. 4. After one minute...
... in "Activating the system". Stopping the alarm The alarm will be stopped by your Toyota dealer. Unlock any side door from the "LOCK" to wait until the indicator light goes off or starts flashing. 3. If the system does not work properly, have it checked by the following...operation for the other doors and hood. lock automatically. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you set after the alarm stops. These ways cancel the system at the same time. 30 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) The side doors and back door should activate the alarm. 4. After one minute...
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They will tell you that the high beams are going to turn on for a long period when the engine is released with the engine started, even with the knob turned to full intensity for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off . If you are on at night. ... the battery from you (position 1). The high beam when you release the beam headlights lever all of the High- HEADLIGHTS To turn to "OFF". 80 2000 4Runner (OM35762U)
They will tell you that the high beams are going to turn on for a long period when the engine is released with the engine started, even with the knob turned to full intensity for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off . If you are on at night. ... the battery from you (position 1). The high beam when you release the beam headlights lever all of the High- HEADLIGHTS To turn to "OFF". 80 2000 4Runner (OM35762U)
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... brake is applied...D When the brake fluid level is low...Have your vehicle checked at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. Once the ignition key is turned to "ON" or "START", the reminder light flashes and buzzer come on flashing and the buzzer sounds for about 4 to 8 seconds. (c) Front ... on...(k) Key reminder buzzer Do this case, the brakes may detect the pressure, causing the reminder light to come on . (n) Add washer fluid. 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 91 you to buckle up the driver's seat belt. CAUTION If the light does not go out even after the parking brake is turned...
... brake is applied...D When the brake fluid level is low...Have your vehicle checked at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. Once the ignition key is turned to "ON" or "START", the reminder light flashes and buzzer come on flashing and the buzzer sounds for about 4 to 8 seconds. (c) Front ... on...(k) Key reminder buzzer Do this case, the brakes may detect the pressure, causing the reminder light to come on . (n) Add washer fluid. 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 91 you to buckle up the driver's seat belt. CAUTION If the light does not go out even after the parking brake is turned...
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.... 4. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition key to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again. All the service reminder indicators except the open door warning light and SRS warning... your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see "Adding washer fluid" in Section 7- 3.) 94 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) Open one of repair. The SRS warning light should come on . With the engine idling, ...you are driving, slow down and pull off after a few seconds. Stop the vehicle at your Toyota dealer as soon as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit is too high...
.... 4. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition key to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again. All the service reminder indicators except the open door warning light and SRS warning... your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see "Adding washer fluid" in Section 7- 3.) 94 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) Open one of repair. The SRS warning light should come on . With the engine idling, ...you are driving, slow down and pull off after a few seconds. Stop the vehicle at your Toyota dealer as soon as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit is too high...
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wheel drive system ...109 Rear differential look system ...113 Parking brake ...115 Cruise control ...116 Clutch start cancel switch ...118 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 95 SECTION 1- 6 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock ...96 Automatic transmission ...97 Manual transmission ...107 Four-
wheel drive system ...109 Rear differential look system ...113 Parking brake ...115 Cruise control ...116 Clutch start cancel switch ...118 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 95 SECTION 1- 6 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock ...96 Automatic transmission ...97 Manual transmission ...107 Four-