2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER AUX

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1. Side vents
2. Side defroster outlets
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Personal lights
6. Electric moon roof switch
7. Garage door opener
8. Auxiliary boxes
9. Glove box
10. Automatic transmission selector lever
11. Power door lock switches
12. Power window switches
13. Seat heater switches
14. Rear height control air suspension switch
15. Rear vents
16. Trash holder
17. Toyota electronic modulated suspension mode select switch
18. Downhill assist control switch
19. Front cup holders
20. Tilt steering lock release lever
Instrument panel overview
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21. Telescopic steering lock release lever
22. Parking brake pedal
23. Window lock switch
24. Power rear view mirror control switches
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Rear console box
1. Power outlet (12 VDC)
2. Power outlet (115 VAC)
3. AUX adapter
4. A/V input adapter

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1. Driving position memory switches
2. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Power back window switch
5. Audio system/rear view monitor system and navigation system including audio
system (For the navigation system, see
the separate Navigation System
Owner ’s Manual".)
6. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
7. Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system indicator light
8. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light
9. Multi−information display
10. Emergency flasher switch
11. Air conditioning controls
12. Auxiliary box
13. Back window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
14. Four−wheel drive control switch knob (full−time four−wheel drive models) or
multi−mode control switch knob
(multi−mode four−wheel drive models)
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CAUTION
Keep the back window and back
door closed while driving. This not
only keeps the luggage from being
thrown out but also prevents ex-
haust gases from entering the ve-
hicle.
Careful attention is needed so as
not to get your fingers trapped as
the back door automatically closes
when it has not been fully closed.
Never allow a child to operate the
back door.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the back door
dampers, do not apply any force,
paint or let any other foreign matter
on them.
 Do not apply excessive force when
the back door closer is operating.
Otherwise, the back door closer
may become defective.
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To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up theauxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press
down gently on the front edge to lock it.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Audio system
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Using your audio system 209
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Audio remote controls 238
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AUX adapter 239
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Rear seat entertainment system 240
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Audio/video system operating hints 280
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For vehicle equipped with Navigation system, please refer to the
separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual".
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TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
Push PWR·VOL" to turn the audio system
on and off.
Push AM", FM1", FM2", FM",
AM·SAT"∗
or DISC·AUX" to turn on that function
without pushing PWR·VOL".
You can turn on the compact disc player
by inserting a compact disc.
You can turn off the compact disc player
by ejecting the compact disc. If the audio
system was previously off, then the entire
audio system will be turned off when you
eject the compact disc.
∗: Use of satellite radio requires XM
tuner and service. Contact your Toyota
dealer for details.
SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS
Push AM", FM1", FM2", FM",
AM·SAT"∗
or DISC·AUX" if the system is already on
but you want to switch from one function
to another.
∗: Use of satellite radio r equires XM
tuner and service. Contact your Toyota
dealer for details. LISTENING TO THE XM
 SATELLITE
RADIO BROADCAST∗ (type 2 and 3)
To listen to a satellite radio br oadcast in
your vehicle, an additional genuine Toyota
satellite receiver and ant enna (or equiva-
lents) must be purchased and installed. A
subscription to the XM
 Satellite Radio
service is also necessary.
How to subscribe to an XM
 Satellite
Radio
An XM
 Satellite Radio is a t uner de-
signed exclusively to receive broadcasts
provided under a separate subscription.
Availability is limited to the 48 conti guous
U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces. How to subscribe:
You must enter into a separate service
agreement with the XM
 Satellite Radio in
order to receive satellite br oadcast pro-
gramming in the vehicle. Additional activa-
tion and service subscription fees apply
that are not included in the purchase price
of the vehicle and optional digital sate llite
tuner. For complete information on sub-
scription rates and terms, or to subscribe
to the XM
 Satellite Radio,
U.S.A.
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or
call 1−800−967−2346.
Canada
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call
1−877−438−9677.
The XM
 Satellite Radio is solely respon-
sible for the quality, availability and con-
tent of the satellite radio services pro-
vided, which are subject to the terms and
conditions of the XM
 Satellite Radio cus-
tomer service agreement.
Customers should have their radio ID
ready; the radio ID can be found by tun-
ing to channel 000" on the radio. For
details, see Displaying the radio ID" be-
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Switching over the Speed Automatic
Sound Levelizer (ASL) level
ASL: The Automatic Sound Levelizer can
be turned on by turning the knob. In addi-
tion, turning the knob allows you to select
from LOW, MID, and HIGH volume and
tone settings. The ASL system automati-
cally adjusts volume and tone in accor-
dance with the driving speed. This helps
ensure an optimal listening experience
even if noise levels rise while driving.
DISC·AUX (Compact disc)
Push the DISC·AUX" button to play a
compact disc.
When the audio system is set to compact
disc operation, the display shows the
track number currently being played.
Vehicles with AUX adapter
To switch between CD, DVD, and AUX
(external device) modes, press the
DISC·AUX" button. The AUX mode is only
available when AUX adapter is connected
to the system. When the AUX adapter is
in use, AUX" will appear on the display.Error messages
If the player malfunctions, your audio sys-
tem will display following error messages.
WAIT":
The compact disc player unit
may be too hot. Allow the player to cool
down.
ERROR 1": The disc may be dirty, dam-
aged or inserted incorrectly (up−side
down). Clean the disc and re−insert it.
NO DISC": The compact disc changer of
the separate unit is empty. Insert a disc.
ERROR 3": There is a problem inside
the system. Eject the disc or magazine.
Set the disc or magazine again.
ERROR 4": Over−current. Ask your
Toyota dealer to inspect.
CD OPEN": The compact disc changer
lid of the separate unit is open. Close the
compact disc changer lid.
If NO MUSIC" appears on the display,
it indicates that a disc with no MP3/WMA
data has been inserted. Remove the disc
from the player and insert an MP3/WMA
data disc.
If the malfunction still exists, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer. 
DISC 
With compact disc changer only
Use these buttons to select a disc you
want to listen to.
Push  " (preset button 3) or  " (preset
button 4) until the number of the disc you
want to listen appears on the display.
FM1 FM2
Push the FM1" or FM2" button to turn on
the radio and select the FM band. FM1"
or FM2" will appear on the display. This
system allows you to set twelve FM sta-
tions, two for each of the preset button.
FOLDER (Folder up/down)
To skip up or down to a different folder:
Push either side of the FOLDER" several
times until the number of the folder you
want to listen to appears on the display.
To jump to the first file in the current
folder:
Push and hold the  " side of the button
until you hear a beep.
When playing a disc featuring both audio
data (CD−DA) and MP3/WMA files, audio
data (CD−DA) is played.

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Switching over the Speed Automatic
Sound Levelizer (ASL) level
ASL: The Automatic Sound Levelizer can
be turned on by turning the knob. In addi-
tion, turning the knob allows you to select
from LOW, MID, and HIGH volume and
tone settings. The ASL system automati-
cally adjusts volume and tone in accor-
dance with the driving speed. This helps
ensure an optimal listening experience
even if noise levels rise while driving.
DISC·AUX (Compact disc)
Push the DISC·AUX" button to play a
compact disc.
When the audio system is set to compact
disc operation, the display shows the
track, or track and disc number currently
being played.
Vehicles with AUX adapter
To switch between CD, DVD, and AUX
(external device) modes, press the
DISC·AUX" button. The AUX mode is only
available when AUX adapter is connected
to the system. When the AUX adapter is
in use, AUX" will appear on the display.Error messages
If the player malfunctions, your audio sys-
tem will display following error messages.
WAIT":
The compact disc player unit
may be too hot. Allow the player to cool
down.
ERROR 1": The disc may be dirty, dam-
aged or inserted incorrectly (up−side
down). Clean the disc and re−insert it.
NO DISC": The compact disc changer of
the separate unit is empty. Insert a disc.
ERROR 3": There is a problem inside
the system. Eject the disc or magazine.
Set the disc or magazine again.
ERROR 4": Over−current. Ask your
Toyota dealer to inspect.
CD OPEN": The compact disc changer
lid of the separate unit is open. Close the
compact disc changer lid.
If NO MUSIC" appears on the display,
it indicates that a disc with no MP3/WMA
data has been inserted. Remove the disc
from the player and insert an MP3/WMA
data disc.
If the malfunction still exists, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer. 
DISC 
Use these buttons to select a disc you
want to listen to.
Push  " (preset button 3) or  " (preset
button 4) until the number of the disc you
want to listen appears on the display.
FM1 FM2
Push the FM1" or FM2" button to turn on
the radio and select the FM band. FM1"
or FM2" will appear on the display. This
system allows you to set twelve FM sta-
tions, two for each of the preset button.
FOLDER (Folder up/down)
To skip up or down to a different folder:
Push either side of the FOLDER" several
times until the number of the folder you
want to listen to appears on the display.
To jump to the first file in the current
folder:
Push and hold the  " side of the button
until you hear a beep.
When playing a disc featuring both audio
data (CD−DA) and MP3/WMA files, audio
data (CD−DA) is played.