headlights TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2008 N210 / 4.G Owners Manual

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To open the back window, push the
back window open switch of the trans-
mitter for about 1 second. The window
will fully open.
At this time, you can hear a beep.
If the engine switch is in the ON" posi-
tion, the back window cannot be opened
by the back window open switch.
To open the back window with the key,
see Power back window" on page 30 in
this Section.
The back window opening program by
wireless remote control can be changed or
disabled. For details, contact your Toyota
dealer.
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Pushing the PANIC" switch blows the
horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and turn signal
lights, and turns on the interior and
luggage compartment lights.
The PANIC" switch is used to deter ve-
hicle theft when you witness anyone at-
tempting to break into or damage your
vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
alarm midway, push any of the switch on
the wireless remote control transmitter.
You can also stop the alarm by turning
the engine switch from the LOCK" to
ON" position.The PANIC" mode does not work when
the engine switch is in the ON" position.
This alarm function can be disabled. For
details, contact your Toyota dealer.
Opening back window
Activating panic mode

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CY13011
The rear view mirrors can be folded
backward for parking in compact areas.
To fold the rear view mirror, push back-
ward.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the mirrors folded
backward. Both the driver and pas-
senger side rear view mirrors must
be extended and properly adjusted
before driving.
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Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
To reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving, operate the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.
Daylight drivingLever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater
clarity at this position.
Night drivingLever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also
lose some rear view clarity.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the ve-
hicle and an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Folding rear view mirrorsAnti−glare inside rear view
mirror

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CY13312
Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
This mirror is equipped with auto anti−
glare function. The function is designed
to reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving.
When the engine switch is turned on, the
inside rear view mirror always turns on in
the automatic function mode.
The indicator illuminates to show you that
the function is on.In automatic function mode, if the mirror
detects light from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you, the mirror surface
darkens slightly to reduce the reflected
light.
To turn off and on the automatic function,
push the 
" switch for longer than 3
seconds.
Adjust it before driving so that the rear
view is in the best condition.
When the inside air temperature is low, it
may take a little longer for the mirror to
darken in response to the detection of
headlights.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the ve-
hicle and an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
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To ensure correct functioning of anti−
glare mirror sensors located on both
sides of the mirror, do not touch or
cover the sensors with your finger or
a piece of cloth, etc.
Auto anti−glare inside rear
view mirror

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals130
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Emergency flashers 135
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Instrument panel light control 135
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Front fog lights 136
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Interior light 136
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Personal lights 138
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Luggage compartment light 138
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Engine (ignition) switch light 139
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Running board lights 140
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Windshield wipers and washer 141
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Back window wiper and washer 141
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Back window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 142
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SECTION 1− 5

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For the U.S.A.
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For Canada
HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
For CanadaThe tail light indicator (green
light) on the instrument panel will tell you
that the tail lights are on.
Position 2Headlights and all of the
above
For the U.S.A.The headlight low beam
indicator light (green light) on the instru-
ment panel will tell you that the low
beams are on.
Position 3 (AUTO")Headlights and/or all
of the lights in position 1
They automatically turn on or off depend-
ing on the darkness of the surroundings.
Manually twist the knob to the position 2
to turn on the headlights if they are need-
ed immediately when entering a dark tun-
nel, parking structure, etc.
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The automatic light control sensor is on
the top of the driver’s side instrument
panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel, and/or do not affix anything on the
windshield to block this sensor.
The operating condition or sensitivity can
be changed. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.
Automatic light cut off system
Position 1 or position 3 with the tail
lights on
The lights automatically turn off when the
driver ’s door is opened with the engine
switch in the ACC" or LOCK" position.
Headlights and turn signals
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Position 2 or 3 with the headlights on
The lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when all the side doors and back
door are closed with the engine switch in
the ACC" or LOCK" position.
If the LOCK" switch of the wireless re-
mote control transmitter is pushed twice
simultaneously, the lights automatically
turn off immediately.
The time before the headlights turn off
can be changed. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.
If the driver ’s door is kept open, the lights
automatically turn off after 30 minutes.
To turn them on again, turn the engine
switch to the ON" position or actuate the
headlight switch.
If you are going to park for over one
week, make sure the headlight switch is
off.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Daytime running light (DRL) system (all
models sold in Canada and some mod-
els sold in U.S.A.)
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. The
DRL system can be helpful in many differ-
ent driving conditions, but they can be
especially helpful in the short periods after
dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your front turn
signal lights come on when:
The engine is running.
The knob is in the OFF" position,
position 1 or position 3 with the tail
lights on.
The parking brake is released.
To turn off the DRL system, twist the knob
to position 2 or position 3 with the head-
lights on, or turn the engine switch switch
off.
This DRL system can be disabled. For
details, contact your Toyota dealer.
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High−Low beams For high beams, turn
the headlights on and push the lever away
from you (position 1). Pull the lever to-
ward you (position 2) for low beams.
The headlight high beam indicator light
(blue light) on the instrument panel will
tell you that the high beams are on.
Flashing the high beam headlights
(position 3)Pull the lever all the way
back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
You can flash the high beam headlights
with the knob turned to OFF".

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TURN SIGNALS
To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to position
1.
The engine switch must be in the ON"
position.
The lever automatically returns after you
make a turn, but you may have to return
it by hand after you change lanes.
To signal a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the pressure point (position
2) and hold it.
On some models, the front turn signal
lights are on during daytime running light
system is on. For details, see Daytime
running light system".If the turn signal indicator lights (green
lights) on the instrument panel flash faster
than normal, a front or rear turn signal
bulb is burned out.
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For the U.S.A.
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For Canada
Headlights and turn signals
(without automatic light
control system)

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HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
For CanadaThe tail light indicator (green
light) on the instrument panel will tell you
that the tail lights are on.
Position 2Headlights and all of the
above
For the U.S.A.The headlight low beam
indicator light (green light) on the instru-
ment panel will tell you that the low
beams are on.
Automatic light cut off system
Position 1
The lights automatically turn off when the
driver ’s door is opened with the engine
switch in the ACC" or LOCK" position.
Position 2
The lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when all the side doors and back
door are closed with the engine switch in
the ACC" or LOCK" position.
If the LOCK" switch of the wireless re-
mote control transmitter is pushed twice
simultaneously, the lights automatically
turn off immediately.The time before the headlights turn off
can be changed. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.
If the driver ’s door is kept open, the lights
automatically turn off after 30 minutes.
To turn them on again, turn the engine
switch to the ON" position or actuate the
headlight switch.
If you are going to park for over one
week, make sure the headlight switch is
off.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Daytime running light (DRL) system (all
models sold in Canada and some mod-
els sold in U.S.A.)
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. The
DRL system can be helpful in many differ-
ent driving conditions, but they can be
especially helpful in the short periods after
dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your front turn
signal lights come on when:
The engine is running.
The knob is in the OFF" position or
position 1.
The parking brake is released.
To turn off the DRL system, twist the knob
to position 2 or turn the engine switch off.
This DRL system can be disabled. For
details, contact your Toyota dealer.

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High−Low beamsFor high beams, turn
the headlights on and push the lever away
from you (position 1). Pull the lever to-
ward you (position 2) for low beams.
The headlight high beam indicator light
(blue light) on the instrument panel will
tell you that the high beams are on.
Flashing the high beam headlights
(position 3)Pull the lever all the way
back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
You can flash the high beam headlights
with the knob turned to OFF".
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TURN SIGNALS
To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to position
1.
The engine switch must be in the ON"
position.
The lever automatically returns after you
make a turn, but you may have to return
it by hand after you change lanes.
To signal a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the pressure point (position
2) and hold it.
On some models, the front turn signal
lights are on during daytime running light
system is on. For details, see Daytime
running light system". If the turn signal indicator lights (green
lights) on the instrument panel flash faster
than normal, a front or rear turn signal
bulb is burned out.

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CY14044
To turn on the front fog lights, twist
the band of the headlight and turn sig-
nal switch lever. They will come on
only when the headlights are on low
beam.
Front fog light indicator light on the instru-
ment panel will tell you that the front fog
lights are on.
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To turn on the interior light, slide the
switch.
The interior light switch has the following
positions:
ON"Keeps the light on all the time.
OFF"Turns the light off.
DOOR"Turns the light on when any of
the side doors and back door is opened.
The light goes off when all the side doors
and back door are closed.ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
Door linked operationWhen the switch is
in the DOOR" position and any of the
side doors and back door is opened, the
light will come on. After all the side doors
and back door are closed, the light re-
mains on for about 15 seconds before
fading out.
Engine switch linked operationWhen the
switch is in the DOOR" position, and the
engine switch is turned to LOCK", the
light will come on. The light remains on
for about 15 seconds before fading out.
However, in the following cases, the light
goes off immediately.
All the side doors and back door are
closed when the engine switch is in the
ACC" or ON" position.
All the side doors and back door are
closed and locked.
When any of the side doors and back
door is unlocked using either the key or
the wireless remote control transmitter, the
light will come on and remain on for about
15 seconds before fading out.
Front fog lights Interior light (without rear
seat entertainment system)