lock TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2012 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 ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 35
Wireless remote control ....... 49
Side doors ............................ 53
Automatic running boards .... 59
Back door ............................. 63
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 68
Rear seats ............................ 72
Head restraints ..................... 83
Seat belts ............................. 86
Steering wheel ..................... 93
Inside rear view mirror.......... 94
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 96
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 98
Power back window ........... 101
Moon roof ........................... 105
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 109 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 113
Alarm .................................. 116
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 119
SRS airbags ....................... 121
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 136
Child restraint systems ....... 142
Installing child restraints ..... 146
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ............ 170
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ............ 173
Automatic transmission ...... 179
Turn signal lever ................. 183
Parking brake ..................... 184
Horn .................................... 185
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 186
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 193
Accessory meter ................. 199
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 203
Fog light switch ................... 209
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 211
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 214
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 217
Intuitive parking assist......... 221
Rear view monitor system .............................. 226
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD models).... 236
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD models) ..... 239
Active traction control system .............................. 243
AUTO LSD system.............. 245
Rear differential lock system .............................. 248
Downhill assist control system .............................. 251
Crawl Control ...................... 254
Multi-terrain Select .............. 258
Driving assist systems ........ 266 2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions........... 275
Cargo and luggage ............. 280
Vehicle load limits............... 286
Winter driving tips ............... 288
Trailer towing ...................... 293
Dinghy towing ..................... 311
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
Blue tooth
® 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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Inside rear view mirror P. 94
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 121
Interior light P. 439
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Personal lights Interior light P. 439
P. 439
Sun visors
P. 453
Garage door opener switches
“SOS” button

Moon roof switches
Active traction control switch

VSC off switch
Rear differential lock switch

“DAC” switch

P. 486
P. 493
P. 105
P. 243
P. 245
P. 248
P. 251
Auxiliary box
Crawl Control switch

Multi-terrain Select switch

P. 447
P. 254
P. 258
Vanity mirrors P. 454
Rear view monitor system P. 226
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, re fer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone ,*1,*2

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Pictorial indexInterior
Door lock switch P. 54
Inside door lock button P. 54
Power window switches P. 98
Window lock switch P. 98

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 203
P. 183
P. 209
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 211
P. 214
Gauges and meters P. 186
Glove box
P. 442
Hood lock release lever P. 519
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Accessory meter
Compass
Clock
Outside temperature display P. 199
P. 474
P. 455
P. 457
Parking brake pedal P. 184
Emergency flasher switch
P. 578
Shift lever P. 179
Audio system
Navigation system
,*1
Display Audio system,*2
P. 331
USB port
P. 369
Power outlets
P. 460
Bottle holders P. 451

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Outside rear view mirror switchesP. 96
Instrument panel light control dial
P. 191
Intuitive parking assist switch
P. 221
Tilt and telescopic steering lockrelease lever
P. 93
“RSCA OFF” switch P. 134
Power outlet main switch P. 463
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
P. 330

: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, re fer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Automatic running boards switch
P. 59

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2WD models
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AUX port
P. 381
Cup holders P. 448
Power outlets P. 460
Shift lock override button P. 618
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Part-time 4WD models
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AUX port
P. 381
Power outlets P. 460
Front-wheel drive control lever
P. 236
Cup holders P. 448
Shift lock override button P. 618
Full-time 4WD models
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AUX port
P. 381
Power outlets P. 460
Four-wheel drive control switch
P. 239
Cup holders P. 448
Shift lock override button P. 618