steering TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2011 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 47
Side doors ............................ 51
Back door ............................. 56
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 61
Rear seats ............................ 65
Head restraints ..................... 76
Seat belts ............................. 79
Steering wheel ..................... 86
Inside rear view mirror.......... 87
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 89
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 91
Power back window ............. 94
Moon roof ............................. 98
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 102 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 106
Alarm .................................. 109
Theft prevention labels (for U. S. A.) ..................... 112
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 113
SRS airbags ....................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 130
Child restraint systems ....... 136
Installing child restraints ..... 140
2-1. Driving procedures Driving 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
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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 .............................. 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.............. 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 port............. 360
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 361
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Outside rear view mirror switchesP. 89
Instrument panel light control dial
P. 187
Intuitive parking assist switch
P. 213
Tilt and telescopic steering lockrelease lever
P. 86
“RSCA OFF” switch P. 128
Power outlet main switch P. 439
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
P. 312

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*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 33
Wireless remote control ..... 47
Side doors .......................... 51
Back door ........................... 56
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 61
Rear seats.......................... 65
Head restraints................... 76
Seat belts ........................... 79
Steering wheel ................... 86
Inside rear view mirror ....... 87
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 89
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 91
Power back window ........... 94
Moon roof ........................... 98 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 102
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................... 106
Alarm................................ 109
Theft prevention labels (for U. S. A.) ................... 112
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 113
SRS airbags ..................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification
system ........................... 130
Child restraint systems..... 136
Installing child restraints ........................ 140

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Manual seat
Seat position adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Lumber support adjustment
switch (driver’s side only)
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Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward and upward to help reduce
the risk of whiplash to the seat
occupant.
Power seat Seat position adjustment
switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch (driver’s
side only)
Vertical height adjustment
switch (driver’s side only)
Lumber support adjustment
switch (driver’s side only)
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■The auto away function for exiting the driver seat
If the seat is already close to the rearmost position, the auto away function
may not operate when the driver exits the vehicle.
■ Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may appear the head
restraint inner structure. These do not indicate problems.
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Inner
structure During
rear-end
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CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

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Rear seats
Vehicles without third row seats
■Rear seat
Pull up the seatback angle
adjustment lever until the lock
is released.
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