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

2009
4Runner
!A word about safe vehicle operations This Quick Reference Guideis a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guideis not intended as a substitute for
theOwner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review theOwner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of the vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new 4Runner.
This Quick Reference Guideis not a full description of
4Runner operations. Every 4Runner owner should review the
Owner’s Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guideis current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Assemble the jack handle.
(2) Insert the jack handle end through the opening in the bumper, and into
the lowering screw.
(3) Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Tool bag
Jack
(1)
(2)
(3)

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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
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
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.

Instrument panel light control
Driving position memory switches1
“RSCA OFF” (Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbags “OFF”) switch1
VSC OFF switch1
Center differential lock switch1
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 control
Wiper and washer controls
Engine switch
Four-wheel drive selector
1 (full-time 4WD models) or two wheel/
four-wheel drive selector1 (part-time 4WD models)
Multi-information display
Audio system or navigation system
2
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Emergency flasher switch
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator
1
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Rear console box

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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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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

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat position (forward/backward)
Cushion angle (driver side only)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Driver seat: position, cushion angle and height
Passenger seat: position
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seatPower seat
To change the angleHold the steering wheel, pull the lock release
lever, tilt to the desired angle, and release the lever.
To change the column lengthPush the lock release lever down, set
the desired length, and return the lever to its locked position.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic (if equipped)
steering wheel
(1) Angle(2) Column length
(1)
(2)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front
Second row
Third row
Lock release button
Lock release buttonLock release button
Lock release button
With third seat Without third seat
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
(2)
(1)
(2)
(1) (2)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(1)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
Interval wipe
Slow
FastPull to wash and wipeAdjust interval*
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
NOTE:Rear wiper and washer operate only when rear window is fully
closed. If battery is disconnected, rear washer will not function until rear
window is reinitialized by being fully opened and then closed.
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness control
+
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
:00-Round off
minutes
* Intermittent windshield wiper interval adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
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