2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER lights

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The AUTO LSD" system aids traction
by using the traction control system to
control engine performance and braking
when one of the rear wheels begins to
spin.
This system is used only when wheel
spinning occurs in a ditch or on a
rough surface.
This system is effective in case one of
the rear wheels is spinning.
NOTICE
Do not use the AUTO LSD" system
in conditions other than the above. A
much greater steering effort and more
careful cornering control will be re-
quired.
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To turn on the system, briefly push the
VSC OFF" switch. At this time, the
AUTO LSD" indicator and slip indica-
tor lights will come on.
To turn off the system, briefly push the
VSC OFF" switch again and the AUTO
LSD" and slip indicator lights will go off.
If the engine is turned off while the
AUTO LSD" and slip indicator lights are
on and then restarted, the indicator lights
will turn off automatically.
AUTO LSD" system (two−wheel
drive and muti−mode four−wheel
drive models)

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When you push and hold the VSC OFF"
switch for 3 seconds or more with the
vehicle stopped, turn off the vehicle stabil-
ity control system. See Vehicle stability
control system" on page 183 in this Sec-
tion.
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The slip indicator light blinks when the
system is controlling the spinning of the
rear wheels.
The AUTO LSD" and slip indicator lights
come on for a few seconds when the
engine switch is turned to ON". If the
indicator lights does not come on when
the engine switch is turned to ON", con-
tact your Toyota dealer.The brake actuator temperature increases
during continuous operation of the AUTO
LSD" system, the traction control system
and the vehicle stability control system
such as on slippery roads. If the brake
actuator temperature becomes too high
while any of the systems is operating, a
buzzer will start to sound intermittently to
indicate that the AUTO LSD" system can
no longer operate. In this case, immedi-
ately stop your vehicle at a safe place.
If the system continues to operate, the
buzzer sound changes from intermittent to
continuous. (The continuous buzzer
sounds for about 3 seconds.)
At the time the slip indicator light will
come on and the AUTO LSD" system
temporarily stops operating in order to
protect the brake actuator. (Although the
AUTO LSD" system does not operate, it
is no problem to continue driving.) The
system will be automatically restored after
a short time and the slip indicator light
goes off.

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Four−wheel drive models only
Pushing the center differential lock
switch automatically turns the vehicle
stability control system off. At this
time, the VSC OFF" indicator comes
on with the center differential lock indi-
cator light.
The VSC OFF" indicator light comes on
for a few seconds when the engine switch
is turned to ON". It will come on again
when you push the center differential lock
switch to turn on the system.In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
The indicator light does not come on
when the engine switch is turned to
ON".
The indicator light remains on after the
engine switch is turned to ON".
The indicator light comes on when the
system is on while driving.
NOTICE
Make sure that the center differential
lock indicator light goes off before
normal driving.
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When getting the vehicle out of mud or
newly fallen snow, etc., turn off the
vehicle stability control system. This
system that controls engine perfor-
mance interferes with the process of
freeing rear wheels (two−wheel drive
models) or 4 wheels (four−wheel drive
models).
To turn off: First, push the VSC OFF"
switch to turn off the traction control
system and check that the AUTO LSD"
and slip indicator lights come on. Then,
push and hold the VSC OFF" switch
for 3 seconds or more with the vehicle
stopped.
The VSC OFF" and slip indicator lights
will come on.

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To turn on: Briefly push the VSC OFF"
switch once again.
The VSC OFF" and slip indicator lights
will go off.
If the engine is turned off while the VSC
OFF" and slip indicator lights are on and
then restarted, the indicator lights will turn
off automatically.
When you briefly push the VSC OFF"
switch, turn off the vehicle stability control
system. See Traction control system" on
page 175 in this Section.
The VSC OFF" and slip indicator lights
come on for a few seconds when the
engine switch is turned to ON". If the
indicator lights do not come on when the
engine switch is turned to ON", contact
your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the vehicle stability
control system continuously turned
off.
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VSC OFF" warning light
Vehicle stability control system
Traction control system
(two−wheel drive models)
Active traction control system
(four−wheel drive models)
AUTO LSD" system
(two−wheel drive and multi−mode four−
wheel drive models)
Downhill assist control system
(four−wheel drive models)
Hill−start assist control system
This light flashing warns that there is a
problem somewhere in the following. The light will come on when the engine
switch is turned to ON", and will go off
after about a few seconds.
The light may come on for 60 seconds
after the engine switch is turned to ON".
It is normal if they go out after a while.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the light. It is normal if they
go out after a few seconds.
If the light flashes while driving, the ve-
hicle stability control system does not
work. However, as normal braking oper-
ates when being applied, there is no prob-
lem to continue your driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
The warning light does not come on
after the engine switch is turned to
ON".
The warning light remains on after the
engine switch is turned to ON".
The warning light flashes while driving.

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Multi−mode four−wheel drive modelsIf
the downhill assist control system indica-
tor light flashes, the selector lever may be
in N" or the multi−mode control switch
knob may be in the H2" or H4" position.
If the indicator light does not come on
when the switch is pushed, contact your
Toyota dealer.
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With the vehicle traveling at a speed of
25 km/h (15 mph) or less, release your
foot from the accelerator or brake pedal
to activate the system. The vehicle will
descend the hill at a low speed. While the
system is operating, the slip indicator light
on the instrument panel will flash and the
stop lights and high mounted stoplight will
be lit.
If you push the DAC" switch to turn the
system off while it is in operation, the
system will stop operating gradually. The
downhill assist control system indicator
light will flash to alert the driver. To con-
tinue driving at a low speed, push the
DAC" switch to turn the system on. The slip indicator light and downhill assist
control system indicator light come on for
a few seconds when the engine switch is
turned to ON". If any of the indicator
lights does not come on when the engine
switch is turned on, contact your Toyota
dealer.
The brake actuator temperature increases
during continuous operation of the h
ill−
start assist control system, the active
traction control system and the vehicle
stability control system. If the brake ac-
tuator temperature becomes too high while
any of the systems is operating, a buzzer
will start to sound intermittently to indicate
that the downhill assist control system can
no longer operate. In this case, stop your
vehicle immediately at a safe place.
If the system continues to operate, the
buzzer sound changes from intermittent to
continuous. (The continuous buzzer
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The hill−start assist control system as-
sists you in starting to move up a
steep or slippery hill. When you start
to move up the hill slope, the system
helps to prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing backward in the interval while you
move your foot from the brake pedal to
the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
Do not rely excessively on the hill−
start assist control system. The ve-
hicle may not be able to start
smoothly on road surfaces or off−
road surfaces such as extremely
steep slopes or icy roads, on which
sliding can occur very easily.
Do not use the hill−start assist con-
trol system to stop the vehicle. This
system is not designed as a func-
tion for stopping the vehicle on a
uphill slope.
The hill−start assist control system will
operate for 5 seconds maximally when
all of the following conditions apply.
When the transmission is in any of
positions D", 4", 3", 2" or L"
When the brake pedal is not de-
pressed
The system is designed to operate when
the vehicle is starting on an uphill slope;
therefore, if the transmission is in P" or
N" it will not operate. It will not operate
either if the vehicle starts to move in
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When the hill−start assist control system
is operating, the slip indicator light flashes
and an alarm sounds intermittently. At the
same time, the stop lights and high
mounted stoplight are lit.
The slip indicator light comes on for a few
seconds when the engine switch is turned
to ON". If the indicator light does not
come on when the engine switch is turned
on, contact your Toyota dealer.
Hill−start assist control
system

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If your vehicle gets ditched, turn off
the rear height control air suspen-
sion with the HEIGHT CONTROL
OFF" switch. Otherwise, the vehicle
height may change because of the
automatic leveling function resulting
in an unexpected accident.
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(e) Height control indicator lights
1. Height control indicator lights
2. Height control OFF" indicator light
When the engine switch is turned on, all
the indicator lights come on. The indicator
light showing the present mode only re-
mains on and all other lights go off after
a few seconds. This means the system
operates correctly.
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If you change the vehicle height mode,
the indicator lights change as follows:
When changing the vehicle height from
the N" mode to HI": 1. The N" mode indicator light goes off and the HI" mode indicator light blinks.
2. After the vehicle height control reaches the HI" mode, the HI" mode indicator
light remains on.
If the underbody of the vehicle has
touched the surface on bumpy roads or
the area around the rear suspension is
coated with ice, the vehicle height cannot
be lowered with the height select switch.
The height control indicator lights change
as follows:

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AREA DISPLAYED ON SCREEN
Image is displayed approximately level
on screen.
The area detected by the camera is
limited. The camera does not detect
objects which are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper.
The area displayed on the screen
may vary according to vehicle orien-
tation or road conditions.
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THE REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
CAMERA
The rear view monitor system camera is
located on the back door as shown in the
illustration. The camera uses a special
lens. The distance of the image that ap-
pears on the screen differs from the actu-
al distance.
In the following cases, it may become
difficult to see the images on the screen,
even when the system is functioning.
In the dark (for example, at night)
When the temperature near the lens is
high or low
When water droplets are adhering to
the camera, or when humidity is high
(for example, when it rains)
When foreign matter (for example,
snow or mud) is adhering to the cam-
era
When the sun or the beam of head-
lights is shining directly into the cam-
era lens