2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER instrument panel

1372000 4Runner (OM35762U)
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system
Controls138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air flow selector settings141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating tips141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic air conditioning system
Controls144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air flow selector settings147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating tips147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel vents150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear heater system151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1- 8
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1392000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Fan speed selector
Move the lever to adjust the fan speedÐ
to the right to increase, to the left to
decrease.
Temperature selector
Move the knob to adjust the tempera-
tureÐto the right to warm, to the left to
cool.
Air flow selector
Move the knob to select the vents used
for air flow.
1. PanelÐAir flows mainly from the
instrument panel vents.
2. Bi- levelÐAir flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
3. FloorÐAir flows mainly from the floor
vents.
4. Floor/WindshieldÐAir flows mainly
from the floor vents and windshield
vents.
Use with the air intake selector posi-
tioned in Fresh.5. WindshieldÐAir flows mainly from the
windshield vents.
Use with the air intake selector posi-
tioned in Fresh.
For details about air flow selector settings,
see the illustration after A/Cº button.
Turning the Air Flow Selector to wind-
shield position turns on the defroster to
clear the front view more quickly.
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1452000 4Runner (OM35762U)
AUTOº button
For automatic operation of the air condi-
tioning, press the AUTOº button. An indi-
cator light will illuminate to show that the
automatic operation mode has been se-
lected.
In the automatic operation mode, the air
conditioning selects the most suitable fan
speed, air flow and air intake according to
the temperature.
You may use manual controls if you want
to select your own settings.
To turn off the automatic operation, press
the OFFº button.
Fan speed selector
Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed.
In automatic operation, you do not have
to adjust the fan speed unless you desire
another fan speed mode.
Temperature selector
Turn the knob to adjust the temperatu-
reÐto the right to warm, to the left to
cool.
OFFº button
Push the button to turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Air flow selector, MODEº button
Press the button to select the vents used
for air flow.
In automatic operation, you do not have
to select the air flow unless you desire
another air flow mode.
1. PanelÐAir flows mainly from the
instrument panel vents.
2. Bi- levelÐAir flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
3. FloorÐAir flows mainly from the floor
vents.
4. Floor/WindshieldÐAir flows mainly
from the floor vents and windshield
vents.For details about air flow selector settings,
see the illustration after A/Cº button.
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1502000 4Runner (OM35762U)
The outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
ÐFor automatic operation
TemperatureÐTo w a r d s WARM
(to the right)
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐWINDSHIELD
ÐFor manual operation
Fan speedÐTo the desired fan speed
TemperatureÐTo w a r d s WARM
(to the right)
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐWINDSHIELD
Pressing the windshield button turns on
the defroster- linked air conditioning. At
this time, the A/Cº button indicator comes
on regardless of whether the A/Cº button
is pressed in or not. This setting clears
the front view more quickly.
When the A/Cº button is not pressed in,
pressing another air flow button turns off
the air conditioning.
To turn off the air conditioner alone, press
the A/Cº button once again.

To heat the vehicle interior while de-
frosting the windshield, choose
floor/windshield air flow.
Instrument panel vents
Side vents
Lower vent
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
the instrument panel vents. The instrument
panel vents may be opened or closed as
shown.
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1542000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Clock
The digital clock indicates the time.
The key must be in the ACCº or ONº
position.
To reset the hour: Push the Hº button.
To reset the minutes: Push the Mº button.
If quick adjustment to a full hour is de-
sired, push the :00º button.
For example, if the :00º button is de-
pressed when the time is between
1:01Ð1:29, the time will change to 1:00.
If the time is between 1:30Ð1:59, the
time will change to 2:00.If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time dis-
play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o'clock).
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time in-
dication will be reduced.
Thermometer
The thermometer indicates the outside
air temperature when you push the
OUT/Tº button.
The key must be in the ONº position.
Pushing the button once again or turning
the temperature selector will turn off the
display.
When the air conditioning system is on,
pushing the button once indicates the out-
side temperature and a second time
changes the display back to the air condi-
tioning temperature.
Also, turning the temperature selector
while the outside temperature is indicated
changes the display to the air conditioning
temperature.
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1562000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Power outlets
Instrument panel
Luggage compartment
The power outlets are designed for
power supply for car accessories.
The key must be in the ACCº or ONº
position for the power outlet to be used.
NOTICE

To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the electricity
over the total vehicle capacity of
12V/120W.

To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power
outlets longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.

Close the power outlet lids when
the power outlets are not in use.
Inserting a foreign object other than
the appropriate plug that fits the
outlet, or allowing any liquid into
the outlet may cause electrical fail-
ure or short circuits.
Glove box
To use the glove box, do this.
To open: Pull the lever.
On some models, the glove box light will
come on when the glove box is open with
the instrument panel lights on.
To lock: Insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
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2342000 4Runner (OM35762U)

Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.

Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.

When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need on performing do- it- yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
Engine oil API grade SJ,
Energy- Conservingº or ILSAC
multigrade having viscosity proper for
your climate
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
TOYOTA Long Life Coolantº or equiva-
lent
See Section 7- 2 for details about cool-
ant type selection.
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluidTools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRONII or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tools:
Conventional wrench (for instrument
lower panel nut)
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