TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2012 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ........................... 314
Automatic air conditioning system ....... 320
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 328
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 330
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 331
Using the radio ................. 338
Using the CD player ......... 345
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 354
Operating an iPod ............ 362
Operating a USB memory .......................... 369
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 376
Using the AUX port .......... 381
Using the steering wheel audio switches ..... 382
Detachable pole antenna .......................... 385
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................... 388
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 391
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 396
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 398
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 403
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features .......................... 404
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ......... 409
Making a phone call ......... 417
Setting a cellular phone ... 421
Security and system setup .............................. 426
Using the phone book ...... 430 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 438
• Interior lights .................. 439
• Personal lights ............... 439
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 441
• Glove box....................... 442
• Console box ................... 443
• Coin holder .................... 444
• Tissue pocket ................. 445
• Pen holder ..................... 446
• Auxiliary box .................. 447
• Cup holders ................... 448
• Bottle holders ................. 451
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 453
Vanity mirrors ................... 454
Clock ................................ 455
Outside temperature display............................ 457
Power outlets (12 V DC) ....................... 460
Power outlets (120 V AC) ..................... 463
Seat heaters..................... 470
Armrest ............................ 472
Floor mat .......................... 473
Compass .......................... 474
Luggage compartment features .......................... 480
Garage door opener......... 486
Safety Connect ................ 493

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Manual air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings■ Basic setting
To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan
speed, turn the fan speed control knob clockwise (increase) or
counterclockwise (decrease).
Turning the knob to “OFF” turns off the fan.
: If equipped
Fan speed control knob Air outlet selector knob
Cooling and dehumidification
function on/off button Temperature control knob
Outside/recirculated air mode button
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4RUNNER_UTo adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
knob clockwise (warm) or countercloc
kwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature
air or heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temper ature control knob to “MAX A/C”.
The air conditioning will automatically turn on and, if an air outlet
position other than or is selected, the system will be
set to recirculated air mode. While “MAX A/C” is selected, it is not
possible to turn off the air conditioning.
To select the air outlets, set th e air outlet selector knob to the
desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can
also be selected for more delicate adjustment.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
STEP 2
STEP 3
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4RUNNER_U Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode.
Pressing
to turn the cool-
ing and dehumidification function
on clears the windshield and side
windows faster.
Air flows to the windshield and
side windows.
The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.
Pressing
to turn the cool-
ing and dehumidification function
on clears the windshield and side
windows faster.
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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from out-
side the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recycles air
inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Front side outlets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
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4RUNNER_URear outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
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■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period of time.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to
in accordance with the outside temperature, etc.
■ When is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the temperature setting.
■ When the indicator light on flashes
Press
to turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and turn it
on again. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indi-
cator light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ When outside air temperature is below 32°F (0°C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when
is pressed.

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■Air conditioning odors
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Driver's side temperature control dial
Air outlet display
Driver’s side temperature display Fan speed display
Passenger’s side
temperature display
Passenger’s side
temperature control dial
Automatic mode button Air outlet selector buttons “Off” button
Cooling and dehumidification function on/off button
Fan speed control buttonWindshield defogger
button
Outside/recirculated air mode button Dual mode button

: If equipped