2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER automatic transmission

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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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Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) Brake system warning light
∗ 1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Charging system warning light∗1
Anti−lock brake system warning light∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light∗1 (four−wheel drive models)
Tire pressure warning light∗1
Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system
indicator light
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
indicator light∗2
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗1 (for vehicles sold in Canada)
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
light
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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Slip indicator light
Turn signal indicator lightsDownhill assist control system indicator light
(four−wheel drive models)
Headlight high beam indicator light
Headlight low beam indicator light
Tail light indicator light
AUTO LSD" indicator light
Four−wheel drive indicator light∗
3
(multi−mode four−wheel drive models)
Center differential lock indicator light∗3
(four−wheel drive models) Automatic transmission indicator lights
Low speed four−wheel drive indicator light∗3
(four−wheel drive models)
Vehicle stability control system off
indicator/warning light∗1
Front fog light indicator light
Cruise control indicator light∗5
Height control OFF" indicator light∗4
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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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The SRS warning light will come on and
front passenger occupant classification in-
dicator light will indicate OFF" if there is
a malfunction in the front passenger occu-
pant classification system.
(m) Automatic Transmission FluidTemperature Warning Light
(four−wheel drive models)
This light warns that the automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driv-
ing, slow down and pull off the road. Stop
the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in P". With the engine id-
ling, wait until the light goes off. If the
light goes off, you may start the vehicle
again. If the light does not go off, call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
NOTICE
Continued driving with the warning
light on may damage the automatic
transmission.
(n) Tire Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the tire pressure of
one or more of your tires (including the
spare tire) is low. The light comes on
when the engine switch is turned to the
ON" position. It goes off after a few sec-
onds. This indicates that the tire pressure
warning system is functioning properly.
If the warning light comes on, stop your
vehicle in a safe place as soon as pos-
sible and check that the inflation pressure
of all tires (including the spare tire) is as
specified on the tire and loading informa-
tion label. (See Checking tire inflation
pressure" on page 441 in Section 7−2.)
The light should go off a few minutes after
the tire pressure is adjusted.
If the warning light comes on after blink-
ing for 1 minute, the tire pressure warning
system may be malfunctioning. Contact
your Toyota dealer.
For details, see Tire pressure warning
system" on page 197 in Section 1−7. (o) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light (for vehicles sold in
Canada)
The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,
see Adding washer fluid" on page 453 in
Section 7−3.)
(p) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver’s door
with the engine switch in the ACC" or
LOCK" position.
(q) Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer
The buzzer acts once when the parking
brake is not completely released at the
vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or more.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Engine (ignition) switch, Transmission and Parking
brake
Engine (ignition) switch162
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Automatic transmission 163
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Four−wheel drive system 168
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Traction control system 175
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Active traction control system 178
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AUTO LSD" system 180
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Vehicle stability control system 183
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Downhill assist control system 186
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Hill−start assist control system 189
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Rear height control air suspension 191
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Tire pressure warning system 197
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Parking brake 202
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Cruise control 203
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Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of P" position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the engine
switch in ON" position).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P:Parking, engine starting and key
removal
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving
(shifting into overdrive possible)
4: Engine braking
(shifting into overdrive not possible)
3, 2: Stronger engine braking
L: Maximum engine braking
Automatic transmission
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With the brake pedal depressed
(The engine switch must be in
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(b) Normal driving1. Start the engine as instructed in How to start the engine" on page 370 in
Section 3. The transmission must be in
P" or N".
Vehicles with four−wheel drive control
When the four−wheel drive control and
switch knob is in L4" (low−speed position)
and center differential locked, the driving
pattern selector setting has no effect on
gear shift timing. (See Four−wheel drive
system (full−time four−w heel drive mod-
els)" on page 168 in this Section for in-
formation of the four−wheel drive control.)
Vehicles with multi−mode control
When the multi−mode control switch knob
is in L4" (low−speed position, four−wheel
drive) and center differential locked, the
driving pattern selector setting has no ef-
fect on gear shift timing. (See Four−wheel
drive system (multi−mode four−wheel drive
models)" on page 171 in this Section for
information of the multi−mode control.) 2. With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, shift the selector lever to D".
When the lever is in the D" position, the
automatic transmission system will select
the most suitable gear for running condi-
tions such as normal cruising, hill climb-
ing, hard towing, etc.
Two−wheel drive models
Always use the D" position for better fuel
economy and quieter driving. If the engine
coolant temperature is low, the transmis-
sion will not shift into the overdrive gear
even in the D" position.
Vehicles with four−wheel drive control
Always use the D" position for better fuel
economy and quieter driving. If the engine
coolant temperature is low or when the
four−wheel drive control switch knob is in
L4" (low−speed position) and center dif-
ferential locked, the transmission will not
shift into the overdrive gear even in the
D" position. (See Four−wheel drive sys-
tem (full−time four−wheel drive models)"
on page 168 in this Section for informa-
tion of the four−wheel drive control.) Vehicles with multi−mode control
Always use the D" position for better fuel
economy and quieter driving. If the engine
coolant temperature is low or when the
multi−mode control switch knob is in L4"
(low−speed position, four−wheel drive) and
center differential locked, the transmission
will not shift into the overdrive gear even
in the D" position. (See Four−wheel drive
system (multi−mode four−w
heel drive
models)" on page 171 in this Section for
information of the multi−mode control.)
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brake
pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.
If the automatic locking operation linked
with the shift position is set, all the side
doors and back door are automatically
locked when the shift lever is moved out
of the P" position with the engine running
and all the side doors and back door are
closed. For details, see Automatic door
locking and unlocking functions" on page
25 in Section 1−2.