hood release TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2008 N210 / 4.G Owners Manual

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15. Engine switch
16. Cruise control switch
17. Hood lock release lever
18. Fuel filler door opener
19. Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch
20. VSC OFF" switch
21. Center differential lock switch
22. Power outlet main switch
23. Instrument panel light control dial
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1. Volume control switches for audio system/hands−free system (For the
hands−free system, see the separate
Navigation System Owner ’s Manual".)
2.  " switch
3. MODE" switch
4. Telephone switches (See the separate Navigation System Owner ’s Manual".)
5. Speech command switch (See the separate Navigation System Owner ’s
Manual".)

Steering switches

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CAUTION
Keep the back window and back
door closed while driving. This not
only keeps the luggage from being
thrown out but also prevents ex-
haust gases from entering the ve-
hicle.
Careful attention is needed so as
not to get your fingers trapped as
the back door automatically closes
when it has not been fully closed.
Never allow a child to operate the
back door.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the back door
dampers, do not apply any force,
paint or let any other foreign matter
on them.
 Do not apply excessive force when
the back door closer is operating.
Otherwise, the back door closer
may become defective.
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To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up theauxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press
down gently on the front edge to lock it.
Hood

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Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including back door
operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch secures the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is released.
Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge ev-
ery two weeks, or at least once a
month. See page 441 in Section 7−2
for additional information.
Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts,
damage or excessive wear. See page
443 in Section 7−2 for additional in-
formation. When checking the tires,
make sure no nuts are missing, and
check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires according to the
maintenance schedule. (For
scheduled maintenance information,
please refer to the Scheduled
Maintenance Guide" or Owner ’s
Manual Supplement".) See page 445
in Section 7−2 for additional
information.
Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-
ter dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)
Flat−looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension
movement
Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake pedal; pedal almost
touches floor; vehicle pulls to one side
when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normal If you notice any of these clues, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving with the ve-
hicle unchecked. It could result in se-
rious vehicle damage and possibly
personal injury.
Does your vehicle need
repairing?

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EngineBefore starting the engine 370 . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 438 . . . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 342 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 428 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 344 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 436 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three−way catalytic converters 342 . . . . . .
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 146 . . . . .
Engine immobilizer system 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil
Winter driving tips 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil replacement reminder light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine switch 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine switch light 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 344 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 130,132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire
After changing wheels 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tire 401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you have a flat tire 395
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Jack point 399 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosening wheel nuts 399 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling w heel ornament 403 . . . . . . . . .
Removing wheel ornament 398 . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 398 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid level
Brake 439 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 453 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch, Front 136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign countries, Operation in 341 . . . . . . . .
Four−wheel drive
Operating the four−wheel drive system 168,171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front cup holder 327 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light switch 136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger occupant classification system 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seat
Driving position memory system 48 . . . . . .
Seatback flattening 46,47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats 43,44,45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
Filler door o pener 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel economy 386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 341 . . . . . . . . . . Gauge 146
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Operation in foreign countries 341 . . . . . . .
Tank cap 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel information 339 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 341 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse
Fuse box 452 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
Garage door opener 318
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Gauge
Engine coolant temperature 146
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Fuel 146
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Glove box 317
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Good driving practice 163
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Grocery bag hooks 331
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H
Hazard switch 135
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Head restraints 62
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Headlight switch 130,132
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Height control
Rear height control air suspension 191
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High speed operation
During break−in 339
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Hill−start assist control system 189 . . . . . . . .
Hood release, Engine 34
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How to start the engine 370
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