air conditioning TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2009 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 165
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 166
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 169
AUTO LSD system (2WD models and
Multi-mode 4WD
models) ............................. 175
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models) ................... 177
Active traction control system (L4 mode on 4WD
models) ............................. 182
Rear differential lock system .............................. 184
Downhill Assist Control ....... 186
Driving assist systems ........ 188
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 198
Cargo and luggage ............. 203
Vehicle load limits ............... 211
Winter driving tips ............... 213
Trailer towing ...................... 216
Dinghy towing ..................... 228
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system a nd defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 230
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ....... 240 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system (without
navigation system)
............. 241
Using the radio ................... 244
Using the CD player ........... 250
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 257
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 266
Using the AUX adapter....... 269
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 271
3-3. Using the rear audio/video
system
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 274
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 280
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 288
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 291
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 292
Using the video mode......... 294
Changing the Setup Menu settings ............................. 297
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 305
• Personal lights.................. 306
• Personal/interior lights...... 307
• Interior light ...................... 307
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 309
• Glove box ......................... 310
• Coin holder ....................... 311
3Interior features

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• Console box ..................... 312
• Tissue pocket ................... 313
• Trash holder ..................... 314
• Overhead console ............ 316
• Cup holders ...................... 316
• Bottle holders ................... 321
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 322
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 323
Vanity mirrors ..................... 324
Clock .................................. 325
Outside temperature display .............................. 326
Rear side-view mirrors ....... 328
Power outlets ..................... 329
Seat heaters ....................... 334
Armrest............................... 336
Floor mat ............................ 337
Luggage compartment features ............................ 338
Garage door opener ........... 345
Compass ............................ 350 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 356
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 359
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 362
General maintenance ......... 364
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 367
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 368
Hood ................................... 372
Engine compartment .......... 373
Tires.................................... 389
Tire inflation pressure ......... 395
Wheels................................ 398
Air conditioning filter ........... 400
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 402
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 404
Light bulbs .......................... 415
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: If equipped
Clock P. 325Emergency flasher switch P. 426
Security indicator P. 88
Air conditioning system P. 230
Back window defogger/
Back window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
 P. 240
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Audio system
Navigation system
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P. 241
Accessory meter P. 155

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Accessor y meter
RESET button
MODE button
Trip information display (air conditioning system without DUAL
button)
Displays the trip information. ( P. 156)
Outside temperature and trip information display (air condition-
ing system with DUAL button)
Displays the outside temperature and trip information. ( P. 156, 326)
Clock
(P. 325)
Outside temperature display (air conditioning system without
DUAL button)
Displays the outside air temperature. ( P. 326)
:00 button (P. 325)
M (Minute) button ( P. 325)
H (Hour) button (P. 325)

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Interior features
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 230
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers .... 240
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system (without navigation system)
.......... 241
Using the radio ................. 244
Using the CD player ......... 250
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 257
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 266
Using the AUX adapter .... 269
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 271
3-3. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system ........................... 274
Using the DVD player (DVD video) ................... 280
Using the DVD player (video CD)...................... 288
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........ 291
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................... 292
Using the video mode ...... 294
Changing the Setup Menu settings .......................... 297 3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 305
• Personal lights ............... 306
• Personal/interior lights ... 307
• Interior light .................... 307
3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 309
• Glove box....................... 310
• Coin holder .................... 311
• Console box ................... 312
• Tissue pocket ................. 313
• Trash holder................... 314
• Overhead console .......... 316
• Cup holders ................... 316
• Bottle holders ................. 321
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 322
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 323
Vanity mirrors ................... 324
Clock ................................ 325
Outside temperature display............................ 326
Rear side-view mirrors ..... 328
Power outlets ................... 329
Seat heaters..................... 334
Armrest ............................ 336
Floor mat .......................... 337
Luggage compartment features .......................... 338
Garage door opener......... 345
Compass .......................... 350

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Control panel (vehicle s without DUAL button)
Temperature control switch
Automatic mode Air conditioning ON/OFF switch
Windshield defogger
Fan speed selector switches
Fan OFF switch
Temperature control switch Air flow selector switches
Air intake mode switch

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Control panel (vehicles with DUAL button)
Driver’s side temperature
control switchAutomatic mode
Passenger’s side temperature
control switch
Windshield defogger
Fan speed selector switches
Fan OFF switch
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch Air flow selector switches
Air intake mode switch
Individual mode

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Using the automatic mode
Press or .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Press or to increase the temperature and
or to decrease the temperature.
Vehicles with DUAL button:
The temperature for the driver and passenger seat can be set sepa-
rately.
Display
Driver’s side temperature
setting display Airflow display
Fan speed display Passenger’s side temperature
setting display
(vehicles with DUAL button)

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Vehicles without DUAL button
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease
the temperature.
Vehicles with DUAL button
Driver’s side: Press to increase the temperature and
to decrease the temperature.
Passenger’s side: Press to increase the temperature and to decrease the temperature.
The air conditioning system sw itches between individual and
simultaneous modes each time is pressed.
● Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is off)
The driver’s side temperature control switch can be used to
adjust the temperature for all seats.
● Individual mode (the indicator on is on)
The temperature for the driver’s and passenger’s seat can be
adjusted separately. Operate the passenger’s side tempera-
ture controls to enter individual mode.