OPERATIONOFINSTRUMENTSANDCONTROLS -> Engine coolant temperature gauge for Your Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fourth Generation (2003-2009)

07 12.25  
Engine coolant temperature  
gauge  
Fuel gauge  
On inclines or curves, due to the move-  
ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge  
needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level  
warning light may come on earlier than  
usual.  
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the  
malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill  
the fuel tank immediately.  
The indicator lamp goes off after driving  
several times. If the indicator lamp does  
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as  
soon as possible.  
Low fuel level  
warning light  
The gauge indicates the approximate  
quantity of fuel remaining in the tank  
when the engine switch is on.  
The gauge indicates the engine coolant  
temperature when the engine switch is  
on. The engine operating temperature  
will vary with changes in weather and  
engine load.  
Nearly full—Needle at “F”  
Nearly empty—Needle at “E”  
If the needle moves into the red zone,  
your engine is too hot. If your vehicle  
overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the  
engine to cool.  
It is a good idea to keep the tank over  
1/4 full.  
The needle moves when braking, acceler-  
ating or making turns. This is caused by  
the movement of the fuel in the tank.  
Your vehicle may overheat during severe  
operating conditions, such as:  
If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low  
fuel level warning light comes on, fill the  
fuel tank as soon as possible.  
D Driving up a long hill on a hot day.  
D Reducing speed or stopping after high  
speed driving.  
146  

Related Topics