Toyota 4Runner 1999 User manual

For your safety and comfort,
read carefully and keep in the vehicle.

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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.
©1998 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.

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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota
limited warranties:
DNew vehicle warranty
DEmission control systems warranty
DOthers
For further information, please refer to the separate
"Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet" or "Owner’s
Manual Supplement".
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is owner’s responsibility to make sure that the speci-
fied maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives details of
these maintenance requirements. Also included in Part 6
is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance in-
formation, please refer to the separate "Scheduled Main-
tenance Guide" or "Owner’s Manual Supplement".
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accesso-
ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the
market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible either for their
performance, repair or replacement, or for any damage
they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on,
your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuine
Toyota products. Modification with non−genuine Toyota
products could affect its performance, safety or durabili-
ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Spark ignition system of your
Toyota
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equip-
ment Standard.
Installation of a mobile
two−way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system, anti−lock brake
system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner
system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding
installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in
your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle
is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as
they are, it may cause an accident such as a fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat
belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dis-
pose of your vehicle.
On−pavement and off−road
driving tips
This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from
an ordinary passenger car because it is also designed
for off−road use. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read "Off−
road vehicle precautions" in Part 2 and "Off−road driving
precautions" in Part 3.

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Part
1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Chapter Page
1−1 Overview of instruments and controls 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−2 Keys and Doors 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−4 Lights, Wipers and Defogger 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators 85. . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake 93. . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−7 Car audio system and Air conditioning system 117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−8 Other equipment 161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA 171. . . . . . . . . .
3 STARTING AND DRIVING 185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 197. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 217. . . . .
6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE 223. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Chapter
7−1 Introduction 229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7−2 Engine and Chassis 237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7−3 Electrical components 247. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 SPECIFICATIONS 259. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS
AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING 267. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10INDEX 269. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Important information about this manual
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
In this manual, you will see CAUTION and NOTICE warn-
ings. These are used in the following ways:
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which may cause
injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are
informed what you must or must not do in order to
avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which may cause
damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning
is ignored. You are informed what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage
to your vehicle and its equipment.
Safety symbol
In this manual, you will also see a circle
with a slash through it. This means "Do
not", "Do not do this", or "Do not let this
happen".

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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Chapter 1−1
Overview of instruments
and controls
DInstrument panel overview
DInstrument cluster overview
DIndicator symbols on the
instrument panel

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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Tilt steering lock release lever
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Garage door opener box or eyeglass
holder
6. Electric moon roof switch
7. Personal lights
8. Glove box
9. Power door lock switches
10. Power window switches
11. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
12. Parking brake lever
13. Front drive control lever
14. Lower vent
15. Hood lock release lever
16. Fuel filler door opener
17. Power rear view mirror control switch
(with power windows)

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1. Clutch start cancel switch
2. Headlight and turn signal switch, and
front fog light switch
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Back window and rear view mirror de-
foggers switch
5. Driving pattern selector button
6. Clock
7. Emergency flasher switch
8. Power back window switch
9. Theft deterrent system/Engine immobi-
liser system indicator light
10. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light
11. Air conditioning controls
12. Car audio
13. Ashtray
14. Power outlets
15. Cigarette lighter
16. "OUT/T" (outside temperature) button
17. Ignition switch
18. Cruise control switch
19. Rear differential lock switch
20. Instrument panel light control knob
21. Power rear view mirror control switch
(without power windows)