TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2013 N280 / 5.G Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Windshield and back window
washer fluid tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The ignition/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed 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 downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with 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 modes, 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 after 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)
Stop vehicle, shift to “N” position,
then push and turn to “L4L.”
Push “UNLOCK” button and then
push and turn the selector.
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.
Length
Angle
Lock release lever
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 seat
Seat adjustments-Second row seats
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Vehicles with third row seats
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Length
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
Seats-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)
From inside
From outside
Seats-Returning third row seats
(if equipped)
(1) Raise
Without third row seats
With third row seats
Seats-Head restraints
Front and second row
Lock release button
(1) Push(2) Lower
(5) Pull up
(3) Fold down
(7) Fold down (6) Push down
(4) Stow
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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
(6) Push down
Second row (vehicles
without third row seats)Third row (if equipped)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Light control-Instrument panel
Clock
H- Hour set
M- Minute set
Operating from inside
Windows
Driver side
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Window-Back window
Up
Down
Window lock switch
Window lock switch
Close
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.
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 Manual for more information.
VSC OFF button
Recommended open
position to minimize
wind noise.
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Light control-Instrument panel
H- Hour set
M- Minute set
Operating from inside
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Window-Back window
Operating from outside
Window lock switch
OpenClose
Turn and hold
CloseOpen
With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system
Close
Open
Tilting operation
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 Manual for more information.
VSC OFF
VSC OFF button
Brightness control
+
-
Push and hold
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Turn signals
Front fog lights
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
High beam
Type BType A
Headlights
Parking lights Auto
DRL OFF
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.
Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
NOTE: Rear wiper and washer operate only when back window is fully closed. * Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Cruise control
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Turning system ON/OFF
Headlights
Parking lights DRL ON
DRL OFF
Type A
Pull to wash and wipe
Type A
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Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
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.
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
Type AType B
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipeAdjust frequency*
Single wipe
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Type AType 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
Manual Air Conditioning
Fan speed
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“
” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging. “
” mode uses fresh air only.
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defoggers
For maximum cooling. Air intake will automatically be set to recirculate.
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Driver’s seat
Front passenger’s seat
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Automatic running boards
(if equipped)
The automatic running boards are linked to side door operation. When a side door
is opened or closed, the board on the same side extends or retracts.
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