key 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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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 426
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 427
If you think something is wrong ................................ 432
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 433
Event data recorder ............ 434
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... .. 436
If you have a flat tire............ 445
If the engine will not start .... 456
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 457
If you lose your keys ........... 458
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 459
If your vehicle overheats ..... 463
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 466
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......................... 470
Fuel information .................. 481
Tire information ................... 484 6-2. Customization
Customizable features........ 495
Items to initialize ................. 498
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 500
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 501
Abbreviation list ........................ 504
Alphabetical index .................... 506
What to do if... ........................... 515
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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CAUTION
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addi-
tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.

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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1-1. Key information
Keys
■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 310)
Carry the master key for your own use and leave the valet key only with the
attendant.
■ Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. ( P. 458)
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
The following keys are provid ed with the vehicle.
Master keys
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate

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■Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.
■ Wireless remote control battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the wireless remote control is not used.) If the wireless remot\
e control
function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 402)
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. ( P. 33)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the door will set the alarm sy\
stem.
(P. 90)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote
control, key or door lock switch.
■Wireless remote control
P. 2 9
■ Key
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Turning the key a single time in
the driver’s door unlocks the
driver’s door and turning the
key again unlocks the other
doors.
■Door lock switch
Driver’s door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a keyMove the inside door lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The front door cannot be locked if a front door is open and the key is
in the engine switch.
Passenger’s door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
Pulling the inside handle can
open the front door even if the
inside door lock button is in the
lock position.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock
is set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systemsThe following functions can be set or canceled:
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked
door locking functionShifting the shift lever out of P locks all
doors.
Shift position linked
door unlocking functionShifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door lock-
ing functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed
is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher.
Engine switch linked
door unlocking function
All doors are unlocked when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 seconds after turn-
ing the engine switch to the ACC or LOCK
position or the key is removed.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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When locking the doors using the key
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
■ Key reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 495)
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
● Always lock the doors.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
● Be especially careful for the front doors, the doors may be opened even if
the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.