TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2000 Owners Manual

1472000 4Runner (OM35762U)
ÐOperating tips

To cool off your Toyota after it has
been parked in the hot sun, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes.
This vents the hot air, allowing the air
conditioning to cool the interior more
quickly.

Make sure the air intake grilles in front
of the windshield are not blocked (by
leaves or snow, for example).

On humid days, do not blow cold air
on the windshield. The windshield could
fog up because of the difference in air
temperature on the inside and outside
of the windshield.

Keep the area under the front seats
clear to allow air to circulate through-
out the vehicle.

On cold days, push the fan speed se-
lector to adjust the fan speed high for
a minute to help clear the intake ducts
of snow or moisture. This can reduce
the amount of fogging on the windows.

When driving on dusty roads, close all
windows. If dust thrown up by the ve-
hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
closing the windows, it is recommended
that the air intake selector be set to
FRESH and the fan speed selector to
any setting except OFFº.
ÐAir flow selector settings
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1482000 4Runner (OM35762U)

If following another vehicle on a dusty
road, or driving in windy and dusty
conditions, it is recommended that the
air intake selector be temporarily set to
RECIRCULATE, which will close off the
outside passage and prevent outside
air and dust from entering the vehicle
interior.Heating
For best results, set controls to:
ÐFor automatic operation
Press in the AUTOº button.
TemperatureÐTo the desired
temperature
Air conditioningÐOFF
ÐFor manual operation
Fan speedÐTo the desired fan speed
TemperatureÐTo w a r d s WARM
(to the right)
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐFLOOR
Air conditioningÐOFF

For quick heating, select recirculated
air for a few minutes. To keep the
windows from fogging, select fresh af-
ter the vehicle interior has been
warmed.

Press the A/Cº button on for dehumidi-
fied heating.

Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat
the vehicle interior while defrosting or
defogging the windshield.Air conditioning
For best results, set controls to:
ÐFor automatic operation
Press in the AUTOº button.
TemperatureÐTo the desired
temperature
Air conditioningÐON
ÐFor manual operation
Fan speedÐTo the desired fan speed
TemperatureÐTo w a r d s COLD
(to the left)
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐPANEL
Air conditioningÐON

For quick cooling, select recirculated
air for a few minutes.
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1492000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:
ÐFor automatic operation
Press in the AUTOº button.
TemperatureÐTo w a r d s COLD
(to the left)
Air conditioningÐOFF
ÐFor manual operation
Fan speedÐTo the desired fan speed
TemperatureÐTo w a r d s COLD
(to the left)
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐPANEL
Air conditioningÐOFF
Defogging and defrosting
The inside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
ÐFor automatic operation
TemperatureÐTo w a r d s WARM
(to the right) to heat;
COLD (to the left)
to cool
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐWINDSHIELD
ÐFor manual operation
Fan speedÐTo the desired fan speed
TemperatureÐTo w a r d s WARM
(to the right) to heat;
COLD (to the left)
to cool
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐWINDSHIELD
Pressing the windshield button turns on
the defroster- linked air conditioning and
the FRESH mode is automatically set.
This setting clears the front view more
quickly.At this time, the A/Cº button indicator
comes on regardless of whether the A/Cº
button is pressed in or not.
If you want to return the setting to RE-
CIRCULATE mode, press the air intake
selector button once again.
When the A/Cº button is not pressed in,
pressing another air flow button turns off
the air conditioning.
To turn off the air conditioning alone,
press the A/Cº button once again.

On humid days, do not blow cold air
on the windshieldÐthe difference be-
tween the outside and inside tempera-
tures could make the fogging worse.
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The outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
ÐFor automatic operation
TemperatureÐTo w a r d s WARM
(to the right)
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐWINDSHIELD
ÐFor manual operation
Fan speedÐTo the desired fan speed
TemperatureÐTo w a r d s WARM
(to the right)
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐWINDSHIELD
Pressing the windshield button turns on
the defroster- linked air conditioning. At
this time, the A/Cº button indicator comes
on regardless of whether the A/Cº button
is pressed in or not. This setting clears
the front view more quickly.
When the A/Cº button is not pressed in,
pressing another air flow button turns off
the air conditioning.
To turn off the air conditioner alone, press
the A/Cº button once again.

To heat the vehicle interior while de-
frosting the windshield, choose
floor/windshield air flow.
Instrument panel vents
Side vents
Lower vent
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
the instrument panel vents. The instrument
panel vents may be opened or closed as
shown.
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1512000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Rear heater system
1. Fan Speed Selector
2. Temperature Selector
Fan speed selector
Push the switch toward HIº or LOº.
Temperature selector
Place the lever anywhere except the
OFFº position.
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1522000 4Runner (OM35762U)
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
Clock154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermometer154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtray155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlets156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage door opener box157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eyeglass holder159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary box160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning reflector holder160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear console box161 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Card holder162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front cup holders162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holders163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tie- down hooks164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage cover164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1- 9
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1542000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Clock
The digital clock indicates the time.
The key must be in the ACCº or ONº
position.
To reset the hour: Push the Hº button.
To reset the minutes: Push the Mº button.
If quick adjustment to a full hour is de-
sired, push the :00º button.
For example, if the :00º button is de-
pressed when the time is between
1:01Ð1:29, the time will change to 1:00.
If the time is between 1:30Ð1:59, the
time will change to 2:00.If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time dis-
play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o'clock).
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time in-
dication will be reduced.
Thermometer
The thermometer indicates the outside
air temperature when you push the
OUT/Tº button.
The key must be in the ONº position.
Pushing the button once again or turning
the temperature selector will turn off the
display.
When the air conditioning system is on,
pushing the button once indicates the out-
side temperature and a second time
changes the display back to the air condi-
tioning temperature.
Also, turning the temperature selector
while the outside temperature is indicated
changes the display to the air conditioning
temperature.
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1552000 4Runner (OM35762U)
The vehicles sold in U.S.A., the tempera-
ture is indicated in degrees Fahrenheit,
while the vehicles sold in Canada, the
temperature is indicated in degrees Centi-
grade.
Cigarette lighter and ashtray
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.
When it becomes heated, it automatical-
ly pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the ACCº position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
equivalent for replacement.ASHTRAY
To use the ashtray, pull it out.
When finished with your cigarette, thor-
oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-
vent other cigarette butts from catching
fire. After using the ashtray, push it back
in completely.
To remove the ashtray, press down on the
lock spring plate and pull out.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, always push the ash-
tray back in completely after using.
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1562000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Power outlets
Instrument panel
Luggage compartment
The power outlets are designed for
power supply for car accessories.
The key must be in the ACCº or ONº
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
12V/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.
Glove box
To use the glove box, do this.
To open: Pull the lever.
On some models, the glove box light will
come on when the glove box is open with
the instrument panel lights 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.
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