airbag TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2009 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 29
Side doors ............................ 33
Back door ............................. 38
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 41
Rear seats ............................ 44
Driving position memory system ................................ 58
Head restraints ..................... 60
Seat belts ............................. 63
Steering wheel ..................... 69
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 70
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 73
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and moon roof
Power windows .................... 76
Power back window ............. 79
Moon roof ............................. 82
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 85 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ... 88
Alarm .................................... 90
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 92
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 93
SRS airbags ......................... 95
Front passenger occupant classification system
............ 108
Child restraint systems ....... 113
Installing child restraints ..... 117
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 132
Engine (ignition) switch....... 140
Automatic
Transmission...... 143
Turn signal lever ................. 145
Parking brake ..................... 146
Horn .................................... 147
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 148
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 151
Accessory meter ................. 155
2-3. Operating the li ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 158
Fog light switch ................... 162
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 163
1Before driving
2When driving

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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 63
SRS driver
airbag
P. 95Head restraints P. 60
Bottle holders P. 321
SRS side airbags P. 95
Floor mats P. 337
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 95
Console box P. 312
Rear seats P. 45
Rear seats P. 44
Glove box
P. 310
Front seats P. 41
Horn P. 147

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 70
Sun visors P. 323
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 95
Vanity mirror P. 324
Interior lights P. 307
Interior lights
Personal/interior lights
P. 307
Rear seat entertainment
system
 P. 274
Rear side-view mirrors P. 328
Compass P. 350
Overhead console
P. 316
Personal lights P. 306
Garage door opener switches P. 345
Moon roof switch P. 82
: If equipped

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For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota
does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake sys-
tem, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check
with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions
regarding installation.

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Scrapping your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you,
your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Wireless remote control ..... 29
Side doors .......................... 33
Back door ........................... 38
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 41
Rear seats.......................... 44
Driving position memory system ............................. 58
Head restraints................... 60
Seat belts ........................... 63
Steering wheel ................... 69
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 70
Outside rear view mirrors ... 73
1-4. Opening and clos ing
the windows and
moo n roof
Power windows .................. 76
Power back window ........... 79
Moon roof ........................... 82
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ........................... 85 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ............................. 88
Alarm.................................. 90
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................ 92
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 93
SRS airbags ....................... 95
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 108
Child restraint systems..... 113
Installing child restraints... 117

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the
occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the
risk of death or serious injury.
Front airbags
Driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and ches t of the driver and front pas-
senger from impact with interior components.
Side and curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants.
Curtain shield airbags
Can help protect primarily the h ead of front seat occupants and
second seat occupants.

96 1-7. Safety information
Airbag system componentsYour vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys-
tem controls airbag deployment po wer for the driver and front pas-
senger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position
sensor etc. The front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front
passenger occupant classification sensor etc. Side airbags
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG
OFF indicator lights
Curtain shield airbags
Front passenger airbag
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors
Front airbag sensors
Airbag sensor assembly
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors
SRS warning light and
RSCA OFF indicator light
RSCA OFF switch
Driver’s seat position sen-
sor
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by
the airbag sensor assembly. The
airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag
sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys-
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help rest rain the motion
of the occupants.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield air-
bag sensor assemblies, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system, AIR BAG ON
and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch,
front seat belt pretensioner assemblies , RSCA OFF indicator light, inflators,
interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( P. 437)
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
● The front windshield may crack.

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■Operating conditions (front airbags)
● The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is
above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15
mph (25 km/h) collision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed bar-
rier that does not move or deform.
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
● It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
● The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag
may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even
if the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 108)
■ Operating conditions (side airbags)
●The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger com-
partment is subjected to a severe impact from the side.
● The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no
passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag
on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if
the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 108)
■ Operating conditions (c urtain shield airbags)
The SRS curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger
compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the side or vehicle roll-
over. Depending on the conditions and type of accident, there are times
when the curtain shield airbags may deploy (inflate) in a front impact.