four wheel drive TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2004 N210 / 4.G Owners Manual

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Spark ignition system of your
To y o t a
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require-
ments of the Canadian Interference −Causing Equipment
Standard.
Installation of a mobile twoway radio system
As the installation of a mobile two −way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as fol-
lows, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precau-
tionary measures or special instructions regarding installa-
tion.
 Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
 Traction control system (two −wheel drive models)
 Active traction control system
(four −wheel drive models)
 Vehicle stability control system
 Downhill assist control system
(four −wheel drive models)
 Hill −start assist control system
 Rear height control air suspension
 Tire pressure warning system

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1. Instrument panel light control dial
2. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
3. Audio remote control switches
4. Wiper and washer switches
5. Power back window switch
6. Car audio
7. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
8. Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system indicator light
9. Multi −information display
10. Emergency flasher switch 11. Air conditioning controls
12. Auxiliary box
13. Back window and rear view mirror defogger switch
14. Four −wheel drive control switch knob
(full −time four −wheel drive models) or
multi −mode control switch knob
(multi −mode four −wheel drive models)
15. Ignition switch
16. Cruise control switch
17. Hood lock release lever

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Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗
1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) Brake system warning light
∗ 1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Discharge warning light∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1
SRS warning light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Vehicle stability control system warning
light∗1
Traction control system warning light∗1
(two −wheel drive models)
Active traction control system warning light∗
1
(four− wheel drive models)
Downhill assist control system warning
light∗
1 (four −wheel drive models)
Hill −start assist control system warning
light∗ 1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light∗1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗1 (for vehicles sold in Canada)
Low tire pressure warning light∗1
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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Cruise control indicator light∗
5
Center differential lock indicator light∗3
(four −wheel drive models)
Automatic transmission indicator lights
(5 −speed)
Traction control system off indicator light
(two −wheel drive models)
Vehicle stability control system off indicator light
(four −wheel drive models)
Slip indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Low speed four
−wheel drive indicator light∗
3
(four −wheel drive models)
Downhill assist control system indicator light
(four −wheel drive models)
Height control “OFF” indicator light
∗ 4
Height control indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Automatic transmission indicator lights
(4 −speed)
Four −wheel drive indicator light∗
3
(multi −mode four −wheel drive models)
Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system
indicator light
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
indicator light∗
2
Headlight low beam indicator light
Tail light indicator light

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1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 137 in Section 1 −6.
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2: For details, see “Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
switch” on page 87 in Section 1 −3.
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3: If this light flashes, see “Four −wheel drive system” on page
158 in Section 1− 7.
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4: If this light flashes, see “Rear height control air suspension”
on page 178 in Section 1 −7.
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5: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 188 in
Section 1 −7.

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(h) Engine Oil Replacement Reminder
Light (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
This light reminds you when to replace
the engine oil.
This light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to “ON” and will go off after
about a few seconds.
When you drive for about 8000 km (5000
miles) after the engine oil replacement,
this light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then flashes for about 12 seconds
with the ignition key turned to “ON” posi-
tion. If you continue driving without the
engine oil replacement, and if the driving
range exceeds 12000 km (7500 miles), the
light will come on after the ignition key is
turned to “ON” position. The light will re-
main on thereafter.
If the light is flashing, we recommend that
you replace the engine oil at an early
opportunity depending on the driving and
road condition. If the light comes on, re-
place it as soon as possible. You need to reset the light after the en-
gine oil replacement. Reset the light by
following the procedure below:
1. Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” posi- tion with the odometer reading shown.
(For details, see “Odometer and two
trip meters” on page 136 in this Sec-
tion.)
2. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” posi- tion while holding down the trip meter
reset button.
Hold down the button until the light goes
off. Before the light goes off, it illuminates
for 3 seconds, flashes for 2 seconds and
illuminates for 1 second.
If the system fails to reset, the light will
remain flashing. (i) “ABS” Warning Light
The light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti
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lock brake system and the brake assist
system work properly, the light turns off
after a few seconds. Thereafter, if either
of the systems malfunctions, the light
comes on again.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
following systems do not operate, but the
brake system still operates conventionally.
Anti −lock brake system
Brake assist system
Traction control system
(two −wheel drive models)
Active traction control system
(four −wheel drive models)
Vehicle stability control system
Downhill assist control system
(four −wheel drive models)
Hill −start assist control system
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti −lock brake system does not operate,
so that the wheels will lock up during a
sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces.

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If either of the following conditions oc-
curs, this indicates a malfunction some-
where in the components monitored by
the warning light system. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, or remains on.
The light comes on while you are dri-
ving.
A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
If the “ABS” warning light remains on
together with the brake system warn-
ing light, immediately stop your ve-
hicle at a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
In this case, not only the antilock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely unsta-
ble during braking.
Either of the following conditions may
occur, but do not indicate a malfunc-
tion:
The light may stay on for about 60
seconds after the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” position. It is normal if it
turns off after a while.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the light. It is normal if it
turns off after a few seconds.
(j) “VSC TRAC” Warning Light
The light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in the following.
Vehicle stability control system
Traction control system
(two −wheel drive models)
Active traction control system
(four− wheel drive models)
Downhill assist control system
(four−wheel drive models)
Hill−start assist control system
The light will come on when the ignition
key turned to “ON”, and will go off after
a few seconds.
It is not a malfunction that the warning
light may stay on for 60 seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the lights. It is normal if they
go out after a few seconds.
There is no problem when the “VSC
TRAC” warning light comes on when the
brake actuator temperature becomes high.
If the light comes on while driving, the
above mentioned systems do not work.
However, as conventional braking operates
when applied, there is no problem to con-
tinue your driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
The warning light does not come on
after the ignition key is turned to “ON”.
The warning light remains on after the
ignition key is turned to “ON”.
The warning light comes on while driv-
ing.
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light will come
on when the “VSC TRAC” warning light
comes on even if the “TRAC OFF” switch
is not pushed.
(k) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the side
doors and back door are completely
closed.

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(o) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light (for vehicles sold in
Canada)
The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,
see “Adding washer fluid” on page 381 in
Section 7 −3.)
(p) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the
key when you open the driver ’s door with
the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK”
position. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light and low windshield
washer fluid level warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the side doors or back door.
The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the open door warning light should
come on.
The following service reminder indica-
tors go off after a few seconds:
Engine oil replacement reminder light
“ABS” warning light
“VSC TRAC” warning light
Low tire pressure warning light
“RSCA OFF” indicator light
“TRAC OFF” indicator light
(two −wheel drive models)
“VSC OFF” indicator light
(four− wheel drive models)
Slip indicator light
Height control indicator lights
Height control “OFF” indicator light
Downhill assist control system indicator
light (four −wheel drive models)
The SRS warning light goes off after
about 6 seconds.
There may be the case that the “ABS”
warning light (brake assist system
warning light), “VSC TRAC” warning
light and “TRAC OFF” (two −wheel drive
models) or “VSC OFF” (four −wheel
drive models) indicator light stay on for
about 60 seconds after the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. It is
normal if they go out after a while.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, have it checked by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake
Ignition switch with steering lock 148
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Automatic transmission 149
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Four −wheel drive system 158
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Traction control system 165
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Active traction control system 168
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Vehicle stability control system 170
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Downhill assist control system 172
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Hill −start assist control system 175
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Rear height control air suspension 178
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Tire pressure warning system 183
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Parking brake 188
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Cruise control 188
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(b) Normal driving
1. Start the engine as instructed in “How to start the engine” on page 298 in
Section 3. The transmission must be in
“P” or “N”.
When the four −wheel drive control switch
knob is in “L4” (low −speed position, center
differential locked), the driving pattern se-
lector setting has no effect on gear shift
timing. (See “Four −wheel drive system
(full −time four −wheel drive models)” on
page 158 in this Section for information of
the four −wheel drive control.)
2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.
When the lever is in the “D” position, the
automatic transmission system will select
the most suitable gear for running condi-
tions such as normal cruising, hill climb-
ing, hard towing, etc. Always use the “D” position for better fuel
economy and quieter driving. If the engine
coolant temperature is low or when the
four
−wheel drive control switch knob is in
“L4” (low −speed position, center differential
locked), the transmission will not shift into
the overdrive gear even in the “D” posi-
tion. (See “Four −wheel drive system (full −
time four −wheel drive models)” on page
158 in this Section for information of the
four −wheel drive control.)
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brake
pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.
If the automatic locking operation linked
with the shift position is set, all the side
doors and back door are automatically
locked when the shift lever is moved out
of the “P” position with the engine running
(including ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion) and all the side doors and back door
are closed. For details, see “—Automatic
door locking and unlocking functions” on
page 18 in Section 1 −2. (c) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift
the transmission as follows:
Shift into the “4” position. The trans-
mission will downshift to fourth gear
and engine braking will be enabled.
Shift into the “3” position. The trans-
mission will downshift to third gear
when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than the following speed, and
stronger engine braking will be en-
abled.
Tw o −wheel drive models
133 km/h (83 mph)
Four −wheel drive models
Four −wheel drive control switch
knob at “H4” 133 km/h (83 mph)
Four −wheel drive control switch
knob at “L4”
52 km/h (32 mph)