TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2004 N210 / 4.G Owners Manual

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CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (circling
calibration)
Sometimes the direction display on the
compass may not change after a turn. To
rectify this, stop the vehicle and push and
hold the “COMP” switch until “C” appears
on the display.
If “C” appears on the display because of
a drastic change in the magnetic field,
perform circling calibration.Drive the vehicle in a circle at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less. If there is not enough space
to drive in a circle, drive around the
block.
After driving 1 to 3 circles in the above
method, calibration is completed when the
direction is shown on the display.
If calibration cannot be performed because
of the magnetized vehicle etc., take your
vehicle to Toyota dealer. Perform circling calibration just after
you have purchased your Toyota. And
then always perform circling calibration
after the battery has been removed, re-
placed or disconnected.
Do not perform circling calibration of
the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-
terference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
During calibration, do not operate elec-
tric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with
the calibration.

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CAUTION
When doing the circling calibration,
be sure to secure a wide space,
and watch out for people and ve-
hicles in the neighborhood. Do not
violate any local traffic rules while
performing circling calibration.
Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
The rear view monitor system assists
the driver by displaying images of the
rear of the vehicle during backing up.
The displayed image on the screen is
a horizontally reversed mirror image of
the inside rear view mirror.
To display the rear view on the screen,
place the selector lever in the “R” posi-
tion when the ignition switch in the
“ON” position.
If you move the selector lever out of the
“R” position, the screen returns to the
previous screen. Operating another func-
tion of the navigation system will display
another screen.
The rear view monitor system is an auxil-
iary device intended to back up. When
backing up, be sure to check behind and
all around the vehicle visually.
CAUTION
Do not rely entirely on the rear
view monitor system.
Use caution just as you would when
backing up any vehicle.
Never back up while looking only at
the screen. The image on the
screen may differ from actual con-
ditions. If you back up while look-
ing only at the screen, you may hit
a vehicle or have an unexpected
accident. When backing up, be sure
to check behind and all around the
vehicle visually and with mirrors
before proceeding.
NOTICE
Do not use the system when the
back door is not completely closed.
 If the back of the vehicle is hit, the
position and mounting angle of the
camera may slip. Be sure to have
the camera’s position and mounting
angle checked at your Toyota deal-
er.
 If the temperature changes rapidly,
such as when hot water is poured
on it in cold weather, the system
may not operate normally.
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If the camera lens becomes dirty, it
cannot transmit a clear image. If
water droplets, snow, or mud ad-
here to the lens, rinse with water
and wipe with a soft cloth. If the
lens is extremely dirty, wash with a
mild cleanser and rinse.
 Use your own eyes to assure safety
as the displayed image may become
darker and moving images may be
slightly distorted when the display
is cold.
On screen
Corners of bumper
AREA DISPLAYED ON SCREEN
Image is displayed approximately level
on screen.
The area detected by the camera is
limited. The camera does not detect
objects which are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper.

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The area displayed on the screen
may vary according to vehicle status
or road conditions.
On screen
The distance that appears on the
screen between threedimensional ob-
jects (such as vehicles) and flat sur-
faces (such as the road) and the actual
distance differ as follows.
In reality, A=B<C (A and B are equally far
away; C is farther than A and B). Howev-
er, on the screen, the situation appears to
be B<C<A. In reality if you back up to
point B, you will hit the truck.

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THE REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
CAMERA
The rear view monitor system camera
is located on the back door as shown
in the illustration.
The rear view monitor system camera
uses a special lens. The distance of
the images that appear on the screen
differs from the actual distance.
In the following cases, it may become
difficult to see the images on the
screen, but this is not a malfunction.
In the dark (for example, at night)
When the temperature near the lens is
high or low When water droplets are adhering to
the camera, or when humidity is high
(for example, when it rains)
When foreign matter (for example,
mud) is adhering to the camera
When the sun or the beam of head-
lights is shining directly into the cam-
era lens
If a bright light (for example, sunlight
reflected off the vehicle body) is picked
up by the camera, the smear effect
∗
peculiar to the CCD camera may occur.
∗: Smear effect—A phenomenon that oc-
curs when a bright light (for example, sun-
light reflected off the vehicle body) is
picked up by the camera; when trans-
mitted by the camera, the light source
appears to have a vertical streak above
and below it.

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Rear console box
Luggage compartment
The power outlets are designed for
power supply for car accessories.
In the rear console box—To use the
power outlet, push the lid of the auxil-
iary box to open.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position for the power outlet to be used.
NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the electricity
over the total vehicle capacity of 12
VDC/120W.
 To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power
outlets longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
 Close the power outlet lids when
the power outlets are not in use.
Inserting a foreign object other than
the appropriate plug that fits the
outlet, or allowing any liquid into
the outlet may cause electrical fail-
ure or short circuits.
Power outlet (12 VDC)

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This power outlet is designed for use
as a power supply for electric ap-
pliances in the vehicle.
The key must be in the “ON” position for
the power outlet to be used.
The maximum capacity for this power out-
let is 115 VAC/100W. If you attempt to
use an appliance that requires more than
115 VAC or 100W, the protection circuit
will activate and cut the power supply.
The power supply will restart automatically
when you use an appliance that operates
within the 115 VAC/100W limits.To use the power outlet, push the main
switch on the instrument panel.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate
that the power outlet is ready for use.
Push the main switch once again to turn
the power outlet off. When the power out-
let is not in use, make sure that the main
switch is turned off.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power
outlet longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
 Close the power outlet lid when the
power outlet is not in use. Inserting
a foreign object other than the ap-
propriate plug that fits the outlet
may cause electrical failure or short
circuits.
The power outlet is not designed for
the following electric appliances even
though their power consumption is un-
der 115 VAC/100W. These appliances
may not operate properly.
Power outlet (115 VAC)

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Appliances with high initial peak watt-
age: cathode− ray tube type televisions,
compressor −driven refrigerators, electric
pumps, electric tools, etc.
Measuring devices which process pre-
cise data: medical equipment, measur-
ing instruments, etc.
Other appliances requiring an extremely
stable power supply: microcomputer −
controlled electric blankets, touch sen-
sor lamps, etc.
Certain electrical appliances may cause
radio noise.
To use the glove box, do this.
To open: Pull the lever.
With the instrument panel lights on, the
glove box light will come on.
To lock: Insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
Glove box

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On some models, an auxiliary box is
located inside the glove box.
To increase the capacity of the glove box,
raise the lower panel of the auxiliary box.
The garage door opener (
Universal Transceiver) is manufactured
under license from HomeLink and can
be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks,
home lighting systems, and security
systems, etc. (a) Programming the HomeLink

The HomeLink in your vehicle has 3
buttons and you can store one program
for each button.
To ensure correct programming into the
HomeLink
, install a new battery in the
hand− held transmitter prior to program-
ming.
The battery side of the hand −held trans-
mitter must be pointed away from the
HomeLink
 during the programming pro-
cess.
For Canadian users, follow the procedure
in “Programming an entrance gate/pro-
gramming all devices in the Canadian
market”.
1. Decide which of 3 HomeLink
 buttons
you want to program.
2. Place your hand− held garage transmit-
ter 25 to 75 mm (1 to 3 in.) away from
the surface of the HomeLink
.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink

in view while programming.
Garage door opener

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3. Simultaneously press and hold the
hand− held garage transmitter button
along with the selected HomeLink
 but-
ton.
4. When the indicator light on the HomeLink
 changes from a slow to a
rapid flash after 20 seconds, you can
release both buttons.
5. Test the operation of the HomeLink
 by
pressing the newly programmed button.
If programming a garage door opener,
check to see if the garage door opens
and closes.
If the garage door does not operate, iden-
tify if your garage transmitter is of the
“Rolling Code” type. Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
 button. The ga-
rage door has the rolling code feature if
the indicator light (on the HomeLink
)
flashes rapidly and then remains lit after
2 seconds. If your garage transmitter is
the “Rolling C ode” type, proceed to the
heading “Programming a rolling code sys-
tem”.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each re- maining HomeLink
 button to program
another device. Programming a rolling code system
If your device is “Rolling Code”
equipped, it is necessary to follow
steps 1 through 4 under the heading
“Programming the HomeLink
” before
proceeding with the steps listed below.
1. Locate the “training” button on the ceil- ing mounted garage door opener motor.
The exact location and color of the
button may vary by brand of garage
door opener. Refer to the owner ’s
guide supplied by the garage door
opener manufacturer for the location of
this “training” button.
2. Press the “training” button on the ceil- ing mounted garage door opener motor.
Following this step, you have 30 seconds
in which to initiate step 3 below. 3. Press and release the vehicle’s pro- grammed HomeLink
 button twice. The
garage door may open. If the door
does open, the programming process is
complete. If the door does not open,
press and release the button a third
time. This third press and release will
complete the programming process by
opening the garage door. The ceiling mounted garage door opener
motor should now recognize the
HomeLink
 unit and be able activate the
garage door up/down.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each re- maining HomeLink
 button to program
another rolling code system.
Programming an entrance gate/program-
ming all devices in the Canadian market 1. Decide which of the 3 HomeLink
 but-
tons you want to program.
2. Place your hand− held gate/device
transmitter 25 to 75 mm (1 to 3 in.)
away from the surface of the
HomeLink
.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink

in view while programming. 3. Press and hold the selected HomeLink
 button.
4. Continuously press and release ( cycle)
the hand− held gate/device transmitter
button every two seconds until step 5
is complete.
5. When the indicator light on the HomeLink
 changes from a slow to a
rapid flash after 20 seconds, you can
release both buttons.