Toyota 2000 4Runner Manuals

183 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to start the engine 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tips for driving in various conditions 185 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off- road driving precautions 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter driving tips 188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer towing 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too 194 . . . . . . . . . SECTION 3

i 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) Foreword Welcome to the growing group of value- conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build. This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte- nance and any other assistance you may require. Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also. All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improve- ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.  1999 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

167 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Off- road vehicle precautions 168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Break- in period 169 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel 169 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation in foreign countries 171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Three- way catalytic converter 171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine exhaust cautions 173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facts about engine oil consumption 174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin ground electrode spark plugs 175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake system 175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake pad wear limit indicators 178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luggage stowage precautions 178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your Toyota’s identification 179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theft prevention labels 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suspension and chassis 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Types of tires 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 2