fuel TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2009 N280 / 5.G Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance7Fuel tank door release and cap 6Hood release 7Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3Keyless entry16
Air Conditioning/Heating 17Audio 18-19Auto lock functions1,28Automatic Transmission 8Bottle holders 23Clock 13Cruise control 16Cup holders 22
Door locks20Four-wheel drive 9Garage door opener (HomeLink®)321Light control-Instrument panel13Lights1& turn signals 14Moonroof122Parking brake 12Power outlets-12V DC 23Power outlets-115V AC 23Rear seat entertainment system20Seat adjustments-Front 10Seat adjustments-Rear 11Seat heaters16Seats-Head restraints 12Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10VSC OFF button 21Windows115Window-Rear hatch115
Windshield wipers & washers13
Doors-Child safety locks 24Seat belts 24Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24Spare tire & tools 25
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
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1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Back window and outside rearview mirror defogger1switch
Air Conditioning controls
Auxiliary boxes
Hood release
Fuel tank door opener
Steering wheel audio controls
1,2
Telephone switches1,2
Cruise control
Navigation voice command button1,2
AUX adapter
115V AC Power outlet1
A/V input adapter1
Downhill Assist Control switch1
Power back window switch
12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter
1 If equipped2 For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.”

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Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Tachometer
Speedometer
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Low fuel level warning
Engine coolant temperature
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Height control indicator
Instrument cluster
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Indicator symbols
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder1
Limited model only
Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator
1For details, refer to “If a warning light turns on or warning buzzer sounds...” Section 5-2,
2009 Owner’s Manual.
2For details, see “SRS airbags” Section 1-7, 2009 Owner’s Manual.3If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Automatic Transmission indicator
AIR BAG ON indicator
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator
3
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3
Center differential lock indicator3
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator1
Downhill Assist Control indicator AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator
Cruise control indicator5
Height control indicator4
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator2
Headlight high beam indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
4If “OFF” indicator flashes, refer to “Electronically modulated air suspension” Section 2-4,
2009 Owner’s Manual.
5If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
AIR BAG OFF indicator
Low fuel level warning1
Rear differential lock indicator Active traction control indicator

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OVERVIEW
NOTE:Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull up
Tu r n
Store
NOTE:After unlocking, if a door is
not opened within 30 seconds, all
doors will relock for safety.
Panic button
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Back window operation
Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor
more details.
Push
Push and hold Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push and hold

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different
modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or
“LOCK” and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Automatic Transmission
* The engine switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
P
R
N
D
4
3
2
L
Fourth gear

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
H2
Full-time four-wheel drive models
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD)
Turn to “H4” with speed
below 62 mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Shift to “N” position, then
push and turn to “L4.”
Center differential lock button
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving
conditions:
•“H2” position(part-time four-wheel drive models)
•“H4” position(full-time four-wheel drive models), center differential
unlocked (center differential lock indicator and “VSC OFF” indicator are
not illuminated).
Center differential lock/unlock High speed
Turn to “H4” with speed
below 62 mph.
Low speed
Shift to “N” position, then
push and turn to “L4.”
Part-time four-wheel drive models