2000 Toyota 4Runner Owner's Manual
2000 Toyota 4Runner Manual
2000 Toyota 4Runner manual content summary:
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STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine ...How to start the engine ...Tips for driving in various conditions ...Off- road driving precautions ...Winter driving tips ...Trailer towing ...How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too ... 3 184 184 185 186 188 189 194 2000 4Runner - 2000 Toyota 4Runner | Owner's Manual - Page 2
and steering wheel angle. 3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors. 4. Lock all doors. 5. Fasten seat belts. How to start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to - 2000 Toyota 4Runner | Owner's Manual - Page 3
place the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in first or reverse (manual). If necessary, block the wheels. CAUTION D Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet. To see whether they are wet, check that there is no traffic near you, and then press the pedal lightly. If - 2000 Toyota 4Runner | Owner's Manual - Page 4
should be changed or travel braking on a slippery surface. Sudden acceleration or engine braking result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to Motor Vehicle Bureau D Recreational Vehicle Clubs D U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management 186 2000 4Runner ( - 2000 Toyota 4Runner | Owner's Manual - Page 5
engine air intake will cause severe engine damage. Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the gear oil's lubricating qualities. z Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake - 2000 Toyota 4Runner | Owner's Manual - Page 6
starting. Section 7- 3 tells you how to visually inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased to check the level of charge. NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may damage your vehicle's paint. 188 2000 4Runner (OM35762U - 2000 Toyota 4Runner | Owner's Manual - Page 7
handling, performance, braking, durability and driving vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue engine 1587 kg (3500 lb.) 5VZ- FE engine 2267 kg (5000 lb.) If towing a trailer and cargo weighing over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it is necessary to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity - 2000 Toyota 4Runner | Owner's Manual - Page 8
of the following. Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front. About 60% of the trailer load should be in the front half of the trailer and the remaining 40% in the rear. 3RZ- FE engine 158 kg (350 lb.) 5VZ- FE engine 226 kg (500 lb.) 190 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) - 2000 Toyota 4Runner | Owner's Manual - Page 9
or hitch ball, there system and cause a malfunction of your lights. NOTICE Do not use an axle- mounting hitch as it may cause damage to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels and or tires. D Never tap into your vehicle's hydraulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness. 2000 4Runner - 2000 Toyota 4Runner | Owner's Manual - Page 10
(engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first 800 km (500 miles) of driving. MAINTENANCE D Check that Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". D Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded so that it cannot shift. D Before starting out, check operation of the lights - 2000 Toyota 4Runner | Owner's Manual - Page 11
rpm low and not racing the engine. Always start out in first gear. D Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. Put the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in first or reverse (manual). Avoid parking on a slope with a trailer - 2000 Toyota 4Runner | Owner's Manual - Page 12
on when engine braking is not required. Driving with the overdrive off will reduce the fuel economy. (For details, see "Automatic transmission" in Section 1- 6.) slowly and smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high gear as quickly as possible. D Accelerate 194 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) - 2000 Toyota 4Runner | Owner's Manual - Page 13
turn, wastes fuel. CAUTION Never turn off the engine to coast down hills. Your power steering and brake booster will not function without the engine running. Also, the emission control system operates properly only when the engine is running. D Avoid engine lug or overrevving. Use a gear position - 2000 Toyota 4Runner | Owner's Manual - Page 14
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