instrument cluster TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2010 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 182
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 189
Accessory meter ................. 194
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 198
Fog light switch ................... 204
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 205
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 207
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 209
Intuitive parking assist......... 213
Rear view monitor system (rear view mirror-attached
type) .................................. 218
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD models).... 223
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD models) ..... 226
Active traction control system .............................. 230
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................... 232
Rear differential lock system .............................. 235
Downhill assist control system .............................. 238
Crawl Control ...................... 241
Multi-terrain Select .............. 245
Driving assist systems ........ 253 2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions........... 262
Cargo and luggage ............. 267
Vehicle load limits............... 273
Winter driving tips ............... 275
Trailer towing ...................... 280
Dinghy towing ..................... 293
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 296
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 302
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 310
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 312
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 313
Using the radio ................... 317
Using the CD player ........... 324
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 333
Operating an iPod
®............ 341
Operating a USB memory ............................ 348
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 355
Using the AUX adapter....... 360
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 361
3Interior features

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 154
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system).......... 164
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system).................... 167
Automatic transmission .... 173
Turn signal lever .............. 179
Parking brake ................... 180
Horn ................................. 181
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 182
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 189
Accessory meter .............. 194
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 198
Fog light switch ................ 204
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 205
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 207 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ................... 209
Intuitive parking assist...... 213
Rear view monitor system (rear view
mirror-attached type) ..... 218
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models) .......................... 223
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models) .......................... 226
Active traction control system ........................... 230
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................ 232
Rear differential lock system ........................... 235
Downhill assist control system ........................... 238
Crawl Control ................... 241
Multi-terrain Select ........... 245
Driving assist systems ..... 253
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 262
Cargo and luggage .......... 267
Vehicle load limits ............ 273
Winter driving tips ............ 275
Trailer towing ................... 280
Dinghy towing .................. 293

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Gauges and meters
Non-Optitron type meters
Optitron type meters

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Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Display change button
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P. 184
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
P. 185
Odometer, trip meter and average fuel consumption display
P. 184
Shift position and shift range indicators
P. 173
Vo l t m e t e r
Displays the charge state

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Switching the displayItems displayed can be switched
by pressing the display change
button.
■ Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
■ Tr i p m e t e r
Displays the distance the vehicl e has been driven since the meter
was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
Pressing and holding the display change button will reset the trip meter
that is currently displayed.

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Eco Driving Indicator and average fuel consumption
Non-Optitron type meter
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During environment-friendly
acceleration operation (Eco driv-
ing), Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone
Display
Suggests Zone of Eco driving
with current Eco driving ratio
based on accelerator pedal oper-
ation.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on
accelerator pedal operation
In case over-use of the accelera-
tor causes the vehicle to exceed
Zone of Eco driving, the right of
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-
play will blink and Eco Driving
Indicator Light will turn off.
Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the function was
reset.
Pressing and holding the display
change button will reset the aver-
age fuel consumption.
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Eco Driving Indicator Light
During environment-friendly
acceleration operation (Eco driv-
ing), Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone
Display
Suggests Zone of Eco driving
with current Eco driving ratio
based on accelerator pedal oper-
ation.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on
accelerator pedal operation
In case over-use of the accelera-
tor causes the vehicle to exceed
Zone of Eco driving, the right of
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-
play will blink and Eco Driving
Indicator Light will turn off.
Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the function was
reset.
Pressing and holding the display
change button will reset the aver-
age fuel consumption.
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Eco Driving Indicator Light on/off
Non-Optitron type meter
Eco Driving Indicator Light can
be switched on or off by pressing
and holding the display change
button.
Optitron type meter Eco Driving Indicator Light can
be switched on or off by pressing
and holding the display change
button.
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
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■The meters and display illuminate when (Optitron type meter)
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Eco Driving Indicator operates when
The vehicle is being driven with the shift lever in D.
■ When the average fuel consumption is reset
The average fuel consumption displayed on the accessory meter and “Past
Record” screen of the navigation system (if equipped) will be reset at the
same time.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights (Optitron type meter)
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control dial is turned fully upward.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 603)
■ While driving (Optitron type meter)
When the voltmeter indicates more than 19 V or less than 9 V, the battery
may be malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster ( non-Optitron type meter)
Instrument cluster (Optitron type meter)
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