2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER ECU

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION1. Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly and
confirm the position of the lower an-
chorages near the button on the
seatback.
2. Type ALatch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and
tighten the lower straps.
Type BLatch the buckles onto the
anchorages.
For owners in Canada The symbol on
a child restraint system indicates the pres-
ence of a lower connector system.
If your child restraint system has a top
strap, it should be anchored. (For the
installation of the top strap, see Using
a top strap" on page 109 in this Section.)
For installation details, refer to the instruc-
tion manual equipped with each product.CAUTION
When using the lower anchorages
for the child restraint system, be
sure that there are no irregular ob-
jects around the anchorages or that
the seat belt is not caught.
Push and pull the child restraint
system in different directions to be
sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by
its manufacturer.
Do not install a child restraint sys-
tem on the rear seat if it interferes
with the lock mechanism of the
front seats. Otherwise, the child or
front seat occupant(s) may be killed
or seriously injured in case of sud-
den braking or a collision.

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Lower anchorages for the child restraint
systems complying with the FMVSS225
or CMVSS210.2 specifications are
installed in the second seats.
The anchorages are installed in the seat
cushion of the right side seating position
and between the center and left side seat-
ing position.
Child restraint systems complying with the
FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification
can be fixed to these anchorages. In this
case, it is not necessary to fix the child
restraint system with a seat belt on the
vehicle.
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1st lock
position
5th lock
position
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
1. Fold down the seatback. Make sure the rear seat legs are relocked into
place (folding down the seatback will
disengage them) by pushing down-
ward on the back of the seat. Adjust
the seatback to the 1st lock position
(most upright position) and then to
the 5th lock position.
Make sure the seat and seatback is
locked securely.
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2. Take off the cover on the seat cush- ion.
Installation with child
restraint lower anchorages
(vehicles with third seats)

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CAUTION
When using the lower anchorages
for the child restraint system, be
sure that there are no irregular ob-
jects around the anchorages or that
the seat belt is not caught.
Push and pull the child restraint
system in different directions to be
sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by
its manufacturer.
After securing the child restraint
system, never recline the seat.
Do not install a child restraint sys-
tem on the second seat if it inter-
feres with the lock mechanism of
the front seats. Otherwise, the child
or front seat occupant(s) may be
killed or seriously injured in case
of sudden braking or a collision.
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When using the left side lower an-
chorages for the child restraint sys-
tem, do not sit in the center seat.
The performance of the center seat
belt cannot be brought out suffi-
ciently because the belt may be
high−positioned or the seat belt
may be loose−fitting, posing the
risk of serious injury in the case of
collision.

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However, Toyota recommends that the
seat belt reminder buzzer be operational
to alert the driver and front passenger that
the seat belts are not fastened.
(d) Charging System Warning Light
This warning light comes on when the
engine switch is turned to the ON" posi-
tion, and goes off when the engine is
started.
When there are problems in the charging
system while the engine is running, the
warning light comes on.
NOTICE
When the charging system warning
light comes on while the engine is
running, malfunctions such as the en-
gine drive belt being broken may have
occurred. If the warning light comes
on, immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota
dealer.
(e) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on
briefly after a hard stop. There is no
cause for concern if it then goes out when
the engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to
indicate low oil level, and the oil level
must be checked using the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the
warning light oneven for one block.
It may ruin the engine.
(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the engine
switch is turned to the ON" position
and goes off after the engine starts.
This means that the warning light sys-
tem is operating properly.
If the lamp remains on, or the lamp
comes on while driving, first check the
followings.
Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-
ately.
Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after
several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
tank cap is not loose...
There is a problem somewhere in the
engine, emission control system, elec-
tronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warn-
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Four−wheel drive models4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engineMulti−mode drive control
switch knob at H2" or H4"3" 146km/h(90mph) . . . . .
2" 100km/h(62mph) . . . . .
L" 58km/h(36mph) . . . . . .
Multi−mode drive control
switch knob at L4" 3" 57km/h(35mph) . . . . . .
2" 39km/h(24mph) . . . . . .
L" 22km/h(14mph) . . . . . .
4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engine Four−wheel drive control
switch knob at H4"3" 146km/h(90mph) . . . . .
2" 100km/h(62mph) . . . . .
L" 58km/h(36mph) . . . . . .
Four−wheel drive control
switch knob at L4" 3" 57km/h(35mph) . . . . . .
2" 39km/h(24mph) . . . . . .
L" 26km/h(16mph) . . . . . . Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the
3", 2" or L" position. This may
cause severe automatic transmis-
sion damage from overheating. To
prevent such damage, 4" position
should be used in hill climbing or
hard towing.
(e) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the
R" position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
Vehicles with rear view monitor system
When the selector lever is shifted into R"
position with the engine switch in the
ON" position, rear view monitor system
will activate. For instructions, see Rear
view monitor system" on page 312 in Sec-
tion 1−10. (f) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal pressed down, fully depress the parking brake pedal
to apply the parking brake securely.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the P" posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector
lever into P" position under any cir-
cumstances while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Serious mechanical damage and
loss of vehicle control may result.
If the automatic unlocking operation linked
with the shift position is set, all the side
doors and back door are automatically un-
locked when the selector lever is moved
to the P" position with the engine switch
is in the ON" position. For details, see
Automatic door locking and unlocking
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If the 4LO" (low speed four−wheel drive)
indicator light continues to blink and the
buzzer sounds when you operate the four−
wheel drive control switch knob to the
H4" or L4" position, drive forward or
backward in a short distance, then stop
the vehicle completely, shift the automatic
transmission selector lever securely into
N" and operate the switch knob again.
If the indicator continues to blink even if
doing so, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible. There may be a trouble
in the four−wheel drive system.
CAUTION
Never operate the four−wheel drive
control switch knob if the wheels are
slipping. Stop the slipping or spin-
ning before operating.
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Multi−mode control switch knob
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Center differential lock switch
Use the multi−mode control switch
knob and center differential lock switch
to select the transfer and center differ-
ential modes.
The H4" and L4" positions of the multi−
mode control switch knob provide either
lock or unlock mode of the center differen-
tial.
Four−wheel drive system
(multi−mode four−wheel drive
models)
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SHIFTING BETWEEN H2" AND H4"
(UNLOCKED)
To shift from H2" to H4" (unlocked),
reduce the vehicle speed to less than 100
km/h (62 mph) and turn the multi−mode
control switch knob fully clockwise.
If the four−wheel drive indicator light con-
tinues to blink when you operate the mul-
ti−mode control switch knob from the H2"
to the H4" position, this reminds you that
the transfer mode is not securely in H4"
mode. Drive straight ahead while acceler-
ating or decelerating.
If the four−wheel drive indicator and the
center differential lock indicator lights con-
tinue to blink and the buzzer sounds when
you operate the multi−mode control switch
knob from the H2" to the H4" position,
this reminds you that the vehicle speed is
above 100 km/h (62 mph). Reduce the
vehicle speed to less than 100 km/h (62
mph). Operate the switch knob again.To shift from H4" (unlocked) to H2",
turn the multi−mode control switch knob
fully counterclockwise.
This can be done at any speed.
If the four−wheel drive indicator light con-
tinues to blink when you operate the mul-
ti−mode control switch knob from the H4"
to the H2" position, this reminds you that
the transfer mode is not securely in H2"
mode. Drive straight ahead while acceler-
ating or decelerating, or drive forward or
backward in a short distance.
If the indicator light continues to blink
even if doing so, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. There may be
a trouble in the four−wheel drive system.
CAUTION
Never operate the multi−mode control
switch knob if the wheels are slip-
ping. Stop the slipping or spinning
before operating.
SHIFTING BETWEEN H4" (UNLOCKED)
AND H4" (LOCKED)
To shift between unlock and lock
modes in H4", push the center differen-
tial lock switch.
SHIFTING BETWEEN L4" (UNLOCKED)
AND L4" (LOCKED)
To shift between unlock and lock
modes in L4", push the center differen-
tial lock switch.
SHIFTING BETWEEN H4" AND L4"
To shift from H4" to L4",
bring the
vehicle to a complete stop with the brake
pedal held down with your foot, shift the
automatic transmission selector lever into
N" and push and turn the multi−mode
control switch knob fully clockwise.
To shift from L4" to H4", bring the
vehicle to a complete stop with the brake
pedal held down with your foot, shift the
automatic transmission selector lever into
N" and turn the multi−mode control switch
knob counterclockwise.
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If the 4LO" (low speed four−wheel drive)
indicator light continues to blink and the
buzzer sounds when you operate the mul-
ti−mode control switch knob to the H4" or
L4" position, drive forward or backward in
a short distance, then stop the vehicle
completely, shift the automatic transmis-
sion selector lever securely into N" and
operate the switch knob again.
If the indicator continues to blink even if
doing so, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible. There may be a trouble
in the four−wheel drive system.
CAUTION
Never operate the multi−mode control
switch knob if the wheels are slip-
ping. Stop the slipping or spinning
before operating.
The traction control system automatical-
ly helps prevent the spinning of rear
wheels when the vehicle is started or
accelerated on slippery road surfaces.
When the engine switch is turned to ON",
the system automatically turns on.
CAUTION
Under certain slippery road condi-
tions, full traction of the vehicle and
power to the rear wheels cannot be
maintained, even though the traction
control system is in operation. Do not
drive the vehicle under any speed or
maneuvering conditions which may
cause the vehicle to lose traction
control. In situations where the road
surface is covered with ice or snow,
your vehicle should be fitted with
snow tires or tire chains. Always
drive at an appropriate and cautious
speed for the present road condi-
tions.
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NORMAL DRIVING MODE
Leave the system on during ordinary
driving so that it can operate when
needed.
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the
engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the trac-
tion control system is in the self−check
mode, but does not indicate a malfunction.
When the traction control system is oper-
ating, the following conditions occur:
The system controls the spinning of the
rear wheels. At this time, the slip indi-
cator light blinks.
Traction control system
(two−wheel drive models)