Maintenance and care -> Maintenance requirements for Your Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fifth Generation (2010-2024)

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6-2. Maintenance  
Maintenance requirements  
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and reg-  
ular maintenance are essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to  
perform regular checks. Toyota recommends the following main-  
tenance:  
General maintenance  
General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis. This can  
be done by yourself or by a Toyota dealer.  
Scheduled maintenance  
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals  
according to the maintenance schedule.  
For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the “Sched-  
uled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.  
Do-it-yourself maintenance  
You can perform some maintenance procedures by yourself.  
Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance may affect warranty  
coverage.  
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The use of Toyota Repair Manuals is recommended.  
For details about warranty coverage, refer to the separate “Owner’s War-  
ranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.  
Repair and replacement  
It is recommended that genuine Toyota parts be used for repairs to ensure  
performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in replacement or if  
a repair shop other than a Toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the war-  
ranty coverage.  
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6-2. Maintenance  
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required (U.S.A. only)  
After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance  
schedule, please reset the message.  
To reset the message, follow the procedures described below:  
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Turn the engine switch off with the trip meter A reading shown. (P. 89)  
2
While pressing the display change button (P. 89), turn the engine switch  
to the IGNITION ON mode (do not start the engine because otherwise the  
reset mode will be canceled).  
3
Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter displays “000000”.  
Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer  
Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with  
the latest service information. They are well informed about the operations  
of all systems on your vehicle.  
Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has  
been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise  
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly take  
care of it.  
WARNING  
If your vehicle is not properly maintained  
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and  
possible death or serious injury.  
Handling of the battery  
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile  
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to  
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a  
well ventilated area.  
Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by  
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-  
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid  
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.  
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead  
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands  
after handling. (P. 422)  
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