battery TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2009 N280 / 5.G User Guide

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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When to contact your Toyota dealer
In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Do
not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.
●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
●The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an acci-
dent that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS airbags to inflate.
● A portion of a door is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved
in an accident that was not severe
enough to cause the SRS side airbags
and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
● The pad section of the steering wheel
or dashboard near the front passenger
airbag is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.
● The surface of the seats with the side
airbag is scratched, cracked or other-
wise damaged.
● The portion of the front, center and rear
pillars or roof side rail garnishes (pad-
ding) containing the curtain shield air-
bags inside is scratched, cracked or
otherwise damaged.

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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the ACC position.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the ACC or ON position for long periods if
the engine is not running.
■ When starting the engine
●Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the
starter and wiring systems.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
NOTICE
■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
CAUTION
■
For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
●Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine is
off.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
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NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
● CH NUMBER
■When the battery is disconnected
Stations presets are erased.
■ Reception sensitivity
●Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier, especially metal objects, may
adversely affect the reception of XM
® Satellite Radio.
● Maintaining stable radio reception at all times is difficult due to the contin-
ually changing position of the antenna and differences in signal strength
and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
● The radio antenna is mounted inside the quarter windows. To maintain
clear radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metal-
lic objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the quarter windows.
■ XM
® Satellite Radio (type B and C)
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts
provided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 con-
tiguous U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces.
● XM
® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U.S.A.—
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call 1-800-967-2346.
Canada—
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-438-9677.

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■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
■ When using a portable audio devi ce connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the battery power source of the por-
table audio device to reduce noise.
Type A and B
Press .
Ty p e C Press .

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3-3. Using the rear audio/video system
3
Interior features
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Error messages
DISC CHECK: Indicates that the disc is dirty, damaged or was
inserted upside down. Clean the disc or insert it
correctly.
REGION CODE ERROR:Indicates that the DVD region code is not set prop- erly.
DVD ERROR: Indicates that there is a problem inside the player. Eject the disc. Set the disc again.
If the malfunction still exists, take the vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.
■ Before using the remote controller (for new vehicle owners)
■ When the remote controller battery is fully depleted
Remove the cover.
Remove the insulating sheet.
Remove the depleted batteries and install
3 new AA batteries.

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3-3. Using the rear audio/video system
3
Interior features
CAUTION
■
While driving
Do not use headphones.
Doing so may cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ When the rear seat entert ainment system is not used
Keep the display closed.
In the event of an accident or sudden braking, the opened display may hit an
occupant’s body, resulting in injury.
■ To prevent accidents and electric shock
Do not disassemble or modify the remote controller.
■ When the remote controller is not used
Stow the remote controller.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■ Removed batteries and other parts
Keep away from children.
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the batteries
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote controller.
● Do not bend any of the battery terminals.