rear view mirror TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2012 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
3Interior features

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Front turn signal lights and daytimerunning lights
P. 183, 203
Pictorial indexExterior
Headlights (low beam)

P. 203
Windshield wipers P. 211
Moon roof P. 105
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 96
Parking lights and front sidemarker lights
P. 203
Fog lights P. 209
Hood P. 519
Pole antenna
P. 385
Headlights (high beam)
P. 203

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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
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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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light
P. 113, 116
Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator
P. 136
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P. 328
Security indicator
light
P. 113, 116
Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator
P. 136
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P. 328
Intuitive parking assist
indicator light
 P. 221
Intuitive parking assist
indicator light
 P. 221
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
P. 591
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
P. 591

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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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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

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions:
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror (if equipped)Normal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (if equipped) In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and the reflecte d light is automatically reduced.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
Vehicles without a smart key
system
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key
system
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.
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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
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■To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
CAUTION
■ Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Outside rear view mirrors
Folding the mirrorsPush the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle's rear.
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.
To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.
Left
Right
To adjust the mirror, press the
switch. Up
Right
Down
Left
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