TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2012 N280 / 5.G Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The ignition/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be “ON” and t\
he brake pedaldepressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive wit\
h the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different mode\
s, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds afte\
r turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
BRAKE
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Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
H2
Full-time four-wheel drive models
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD)
Shift to “H4” with speed
below 50 mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Stop vehicle, shift to “N”
position, then move the
lever to “L4.”
High speed
(center differential locked)
Low speed
(center differential locked)
Shift to “N” position, then
push and turn to “L4L.”
H4L
L4L
Part-time four-wheel drive models
Neutral
High speed
H4F
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Length
Angle
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Driver seat: seat position, cushion angle and height
Passenger seat: seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seatPower seat
Seat adjustments-Second row seats
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Vehicles with third row seatsVehicles without third row seats
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Folding down second row seats
(1) Push(2) Lower
(3) Stow
(5) Fold down
(4) Pull up
Without third row seats
With third row seats
(1) Push
(2) Lower
(5) Pull up
(3) Fold down
(7) Fold down (6) Push down
(4) Stow
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Seats-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)
(1) Stow(2) Pull up
(3) Pull up(4) Pull up
(5) Fold down
(1) Stow(2) Pull up(3) Pull up (4) Fold down
From inside
From outside
Seats-Returning third row seats
(if equipped)
(1) Raise (2) Pull (3) Raise
Seats-Head restraints
Front and second row
Lock release button
Second row (vehicles
without third row seats)Third row (if equipped)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Clock
H-Hour set
M- Minute set
Windows
Driver side
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the\
switch
in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Up
Down
Window lock switch
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Open
Close
Close
Tilt
Push once to open partway; again to
open completely.
Push once to close completely. To
stop partway, press switch lightly.
Recommended open
position to minimize
wind noise.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Light control-Instrument panel
Operating from inside
Window-Back window
Operating from outside
Window lock switch
OpenClose
Turn and hold
CloseOpen
With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system
Close
Open
The VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC, \
VSC
and Auto LSD (2WD) functions.
Refer to Section 2-4 of the Owner’s Manualfor more information.
VSC OFF
VSC OFF button
Brightness control
+
-
Push and hold
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Turn signals
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turnTurn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam Headlights
Parking lights
High beam
Headlights
Parking lights DRL ON
Auto
DRL OFF
Type BType A
Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn lights off after a delay of
30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
DRL OFF
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipeAdjust frequency*
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
NOTE:
Rear wiper and washer operate only when back window is fully closed.
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Single wipe
Cruise control
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Turning system ON/OFFFunctions
System ON/OFF
Resume/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel
Ty p e ATy p e B
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipeAdjust frequency*
Single wipe
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Ty p e
ATy p e B
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Air Conditioning/Heating
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Temperature selector (driver side)
Fan speed
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and passenger.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and passenger.
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defoggers
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging. “ ” mode uses fresh air only.
Climate control OFF
Automatic climate control ON
Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow vents and fan will adjust
automatically.
Automatic Air Conditioning
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Driver’s seat
Front passenger’s seat
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