instrument panel TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2008 N210 / 4.G Owners Manual

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview2
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Instrument cluster overview 6
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 8
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SECTION 1− 1

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1. Side vents
2. Side defroster outlets
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Personal lights
6. Electric moon roof switch
7. Garage door opener
8. Auxiliary boxes
9. Glove box
10. Automatic transmission selector lever
11. Power door lock switches
12. Power window switches
13. Seat heater switches
14. Rear height control air suspension switch
15. Rear vents
16. Trash holder
17. Toyota electronic modulated suspension mode select switch
18. Downhill assist control switch
19. Front cup holders
20. Tilt steering lock release lever
Instrument panel overview
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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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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
Charging system 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∗1Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light∗1 (four−wheel drive models)
Tire pressure warning light∗1
Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system
indicator light
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
indicator light∗2
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗1 (for vehicles sold in Canada)
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
light
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The back window can be operated with
the switch on the instrument panel or
the key operation in the back door key-
hole.
The power back window works when the
engine switch is in the ON" position.
You can open the back window when the
back window wiper is working. At that
time, the wiper stops working until the
window is closed again.
If the back window is not fully closed, the
back window wiper, washer and defogger
will not work. (See Back window wiper
and washer" on page 141 and Back
window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers" on page 142 in Section 1−5.)If the battery is disconnected or run
down,
the power back window may not
operate automatically and the jam protec-
tion function will not function correctly af-
ter you reconnect, replace or recharge the
battery. In any of these cases, you should
normalize the power back window with the
power back window switch.
To normalize the power back window:
1. Push the  " (down) switch and lower
the window halfway.
2. Push the  " (up) switch until the win-
dow closes and hold the switch for a
second.
Make sure that the window opens and
closes automatically. If the power back
window cannot be operated properly, have
it checked by your Toyota dealer.
OPERATING FROM INSIDE
The engine switch must be in the ON"
position.
Normal operation: To open or close the
back window, quickly push and release the
  " (down) or  " (up) switch. Automatic operation:
To open or close
the back window, push and hold the  "
(down) or  " (up) switch. The window
will fully open or close. To stop the win-
dow partway, push the switch on either
the  " (down) or  " (up) side briefly.
Key off operation: If both front doors are
closed, it works for 43 seconds even after
the engine switch is turned off. It stops
working when either front door is opened.
Jam protection function: During automat-
ic closing operation or key off closing op-
eration, the window stops and opens half
way if something gets caught between the
window and window frame.
If the window receives a strong impact,
this function may work even if nothing is
caught.
CAUTION
Never try jamming any part of your
body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally, as it could re-
sult in death or serious injury.
The jam protection function may
not work if something gets caught
just before the window is fully
closed.
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While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are properly seated. Do
not allow any passengers to sit on
top of a folded−down seatback, or
in the luggage compartment or car-
go area. Persons not properly
seated and/or not properly re-
strained by seat belts can be killed
or severely injured in the event of
emergency braking or a collision.
During driving, do not allow any
passengers to stand up or move
around between seats. Otherwise,
death or severe injuries can occur
in the event of emergency braking
or a collision.
Driver seat
CAUTION
The SRS driver airbag deploys with
considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if
the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA") advises:
Since the risk zone for driver airbag
is the first 5075 mm (23 in.) of
inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides
you with a clear margin of safety.
This distance is measured from the
center of the steering wheel to your
breastbone. If you sit less than 250
mm (10 in.) away now, you can
change your driving position in sever-
al ways:
Move your seat to the rear as far
as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.
Slightly recline the back of the
seat. Although vehicle designs vary,
many drivers can achieve the 250
mm (10 in.) distance, even with the
driver seat all the way forward, sim-
ply by reclining the back of the
seat somewhat. If reclining the back
of your seat makes it hard to see
the road, raise yourself by using a
firm, non−slippery cushion, or raise
the seat if your vehicle has that
feature.
If your steering wheel is adjustable,
tilt it downward. This points the air-
bag toward your chest instead of
your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as rec-
ommended by NHTSA above, while
still maintaining control of the foot
pedals, steering wheel, and your view
of the instrument panel controls.
Seats Front seats
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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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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.
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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
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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)