2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER roof

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NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.
 When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (−" mark) first and rein-
stall it last.
 Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.
 Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
If the battery is disconnected or run
down, the power window, power back win-
dow and moon roof may not operate auto-
matically, the jam protection function will
not function correctly, and the back door
will not open after you reconnect, replace
or recharge the battery. In any of these
cases, you should normalize the power
window, power back window, back door
and moon roof. To normalize them, see
Power windows" on page 27, Power back
window" on page 30, Back door" on page
32 and Electric moon roof" on page 39
in Section 1−2.
CY73015
Ty p e A
Ty p e B Green
Blue Dark
White Red Clear or light
yellow
CHECKING BY INDICATOR
Check the battery condition by the indi-
cator color.
Indicator color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e B
GreenBlueGood
DarkWhite
Charging necessary.
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Clear orlight
yellow
Red
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may ex-
plode, causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
Checking battery condition Battery recharging precautions

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Towing capacity (trailer weight + cargo
weight), kg (lb.):For weight carrying hitch 2268(5000)
Also for weight distributing hitch
(4.7 L V8 [2UZ−FE] engine only)Two−wheel drive models 3311(7300)
Four−wheel drive models
3175(7000)
Dimensions and weights
Overall width mm (in.)
2790(109.8)
Overall height
∗
1mm (in.)
1575(62.0)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.) 1575(62.0)
Rear tread mm (in.)
431(950)
∗7
477(1050)∗8
∗1: Unladen vehicle∗2: Two−wheel drive models∗3: Four−wheel drive models∗4: With roof rails∗5: With rear spoiler∗6: With rear height control air suspension∗7: With 5 occupants∗8: With 7 occupantsOverall length mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)
kg (lb.)4805(189.2)
1910(75.2)
1820(71.7)
∗
2or3,4
1800(70.9)∗2,3,5
1755(69.1)∗2,3
1805(71.1)∗2or3,4,6
1785(70.3)∗2or3,5,6
1740(68.5)∗2or3,6
91(200)∗7
0(0)∗8Luggage compartment load capacity kg (lb.)

469
19. ECU−B 10 A: Anti−lock brake system,
traction control system (two−wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four−w heel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system, air c ondi-
tioning system, multiplex communica-
tion system, theft deterrent system,
driving position memory system, front
passenger occupant classification sys-
tem
20. ALT−S 7.5 A: Charging system
21. HORN 10 A: Horns
22. A/F HEATER 15 A: A/F sensor
23. TRN−HAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers
24. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
25. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
26. DR/LCK 20 A: Power door lock system
27. TOWING 30 A: Towing converter
28. RADIO NO.2 20 A: Audio system29. IGN 10 A:
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, anti−lock brake system, trac-
tion control system (two−wheel drive
models), active traction control system
(four−wheel drive models), vehicle sta-
bility control system, meter and g auge,
front passenger occupant classification
system
30. SRS 10 A: SRS airbag system
31. GAUGE 7.5 A: Meter and gauge
32. STA NO.2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system
33. FR WIP−WSH 30 A: Windshield wipers
and washer
34. 4WD 20 A: Four−wheel drive control
system
35. D P/SEAT 30 A: Driver ’s power seat
36. P P/SEAT 30 A: Front passenger ’s
power seat
37. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
38. RR WSH 15 A: Back window washer,
multiplex communication system 39. ECU−IG 10 A:
Shift lock control sys-
tem, power windows, anti−lock brake
system, traction control system (two−
wheel drive models), active traction
control system (four−wheel drive mod-
els), vehicle stability control system,
electric moon roof, multiplex commu-
nication system, theft deterrent system,
rear height control air suspension, tire
pressure warning system, driving posi-
tion memory system
40. IG1 15 A: Anti−lock brake system,
traction control system (two−wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four−w heel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system, air c ondi-
tioning system, charging system, back
window defogger, back−up lights, emer-
gency flashers, seat heaters, AC invert-
er, instrument panel light control, auto
anti−glare inside rear view mirror, seat
belt tension reducer
41. STA 7.5 A: No circuit
42. SECU/HORN 10 A: Theft deterrent sys-
tem

470
43. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, parking lights, instrument panel
light control, multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, instrument panel lights,
meter and gauge, glove box light
44. ACC 7.5 A: Power outlets, outside rear
view mirrors, audio system, navigation
system, shift lock control system, in-
strument panel lights, rear seat enter-
tainment system
45. CIG 10 A: No circuit
Fuses (type B)
46. A/PUMP 50 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
47. AIRSUS 50 A: Rear height control air
suspension
48. AM1 50 A: All components in ACC",
CIG", IG1", ECU−IG", FR WIP−
WSH", RR−WSH", 4WD", and STA"
fuses
49. TOWING BRK 30 A: Trailer brake con-
troller
50. J/B 50 A: All components in PWR
OUTLET", D P/SEAT", P P/SEAT",
POWER", TAIL" and SECU/HORN"
fuses 51. BATT CHG 30 A:
Trailer sub battery
52. TOWING 40 A: Trailer lights (tail
lights)
53. ABS MTR 40 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, traction control system (two−wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four−w heel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system
54. AM2 30 A: Starter system, IGN",
GAUGE", STA NO.2" and SRS" fuses
55. ABS SOL 30 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, traction control system (two−wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four−w heel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system
56. POWER 30 A: Power windows, electric
moon roof
Fuses (type C)
57. ALT 140 A: All components in
A/PUMP", AIRSUS", AM1", TOWING
BRK", J/B", BATT CHG", TOWING",
TAIL", STOP", AC 115V INV", FR
FOG", OBD", DEFOG" and MIR
HEATER" fuses
58. HEATER 60 A: Air conditioning system

477
Cleaning the interior417
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Clock 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coin holder 326
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cold weather
Operation 375
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact disc changer 208
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact disc changer controller 208 . . . . . . .
Compact disc player 208
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compass 307
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Condenser
Checking the condenser 439
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Console box
Rear 324
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls, Instrument panel 2,6
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system
Coolant level 438
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine overheating 394
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator and reservoir 438
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator cap 394
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 375
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corrosion prevention 414
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cranking hold function 370
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control 203
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise information display 306
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder
Front 327
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Rear 328,330
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D
Defogger
Back window 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirror 142 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential, Limited slip 349 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimmer switch, Headlight 130,132 . . . . . . . . .
Dinghy towing 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Directional signals 130,132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do−it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 432 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service precautions 430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 425 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors
Side doors 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Double deck 333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downhill assist control system 186 . . . . . . . . .
Driver ’s seat belt reminder buzzer 149 . . . . . .
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light 149 . . . . . . . .
Driving
Automatic transmission 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving tips 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in the rain 373 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving position memory system 48 . . . . . . . .
Driving tips
Driving in the rain 373 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving tips in various conditions 371 . . . . .
Driving with an automatic transmission 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Economical driving 386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
During
Break−in 339 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DVD player 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E
Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel and repairs 386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric moon roof 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system
Battery 450,451 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 452 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of
Blown fuse 452 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 135 . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot increase engine speed 394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 410 . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 393 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle becomes stuck 405 . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 390 . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 391 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs 426 . . . . . . . . .

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I
I/M test
426
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Identification
Engine 350
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire 353
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle 349
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch 162
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch light 139
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel
Brightness control 135
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 147
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip meter 148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control 135
. . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel overview 2,6
. . . . . . . . . . . .
J
Jack
Location 396 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Audio
AUX 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 391 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Key reminder buzzer 149
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 12,411
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L
Light bulbs
Back−up light 458 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light 457 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker light 458 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal light 458 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight 456 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High mounted stoplight 459 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate light 459 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking light 458 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal light 458 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light bulbs, Replacing 454 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light, Interior
Engine (ignition) switch light 139 . . . . . . . . .
Interior light 136,137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal light 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light, Luggage compartment 138 . . . . . . . . . .
Light, Running board 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited−slip differential 349 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load capacity 364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock
Back door 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low engine oil pressure warning light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment light 138 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage cover 332 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage deck 333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M
Maintenance
Do−it−yourself maintenance 430 . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 425 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 423 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 422 . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 432 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 422 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 426 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs 149 . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator 149 . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum allowable speed
Automatic transmission 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror
Anti−glare inside rear view 123 . . . . . . . . . .
Auto anti−glare inside rear view 124 . . . . . .
Mirrors
Folding rear view 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view 121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirror defogger 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain clearing mirrors 419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear side−view 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moon roof 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi−information display 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N
New vehicle break−in 339
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480 O
Odometer148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off−road driving precautions 374
. . . . . . . . . .
Off−road vehicle precautions 338
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Oil
Consumption 344
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 440
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viscosity and grade 436
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 344
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open door warning light 149
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 341
. . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature display 305
. . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating, Engine 394
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating, Engine coolant 146
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Overview
Engine compartment 428
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P
Parking brake
Operation 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder buzzer 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 415 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power back window 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 315,316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 122 . . . . . . . . .
Power steering
Fluid level 440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preloaders
(seat belt pretensioners) 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) 71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion 414
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R
Radiator
Checking the radiator 439 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine 438 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain clearing mirrors 419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system 240 . . . . .
Rear console box 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holder 330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holders and tray 328 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear height control air
suspension 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat precautions 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats 50,52,53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear side−view mirrors 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear vents 299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror
Anti−glare inside 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror, auto anti−glare inside 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors
Folding 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view monitor system 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 472 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof luggage carrier 334 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running board light 140
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S
Satellite radio controller 208
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Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 43
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Seat belt extender 69
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Seat belts
Cleaning 417
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Fastening 64
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Seat belt precautions 64
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Seat belt pretensioners 71
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Seat heater switches 63
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Seating capacity 364
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Seats 42
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Service and maintenance 422
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Service reminder indicator 149
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Side door locks 22
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Side door locks
Automatic locking and unlocking functions 25
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Side doors 22
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Side doors
Automatic locking and unlocking functions 25
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Side vents 299
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Spare fuse 452
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Spare tire 396
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Spark plugs
Iridium−tipped spark plugs 345
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Specifications 462
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SRS driver airbag and
front passenger airbag 74
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