2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER cruise control

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Installation of a mobiletwo−way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as fol-
lows, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precau-
tionary measures or special instructions regarding installa-
tion.
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
 Traction control system (two−wheel drive models)
 Active traction control system
(four−wheel drive models)
 AUTO LSD" system (two−wheel drive models)
 Vehicle stability control system
 Downhill assist control system
(four−wheel drive models)
 Hill−start assist control system
 Rear height control air suspension
Tire pressure warning system
 Cruise control system
 Anti−lock brake system
 Electronic throttle control system
Tires and loading on your
To y o t a
Underinflated or overinflated tire pressure and the
excess load may result in the deterioration of
steering ability and braking ability, leading to an
accident. Check the tire inflation pressure periodi-
cally and be sure to keep the load limits given in
this Owner ’s Manual. For details about tire inflation
pressure and load limits, see pages 441 and 364.

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15. Engine switch
16. Cruise control switch
17. Hood lock release lever
18. Fuel filler door opener
19. Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch
20. VSC OFF" switch
21. Center differential lock switch
22. Power outlet main switch
23. Instrument panel light control dial
CY11065
1. Volume control switches for audio system/hands−free system (For the
hands−free system, see the separate
Navigation System Owner ’s Manual".)
2.  " switch
3. MODE" switch
4. Telephone switches (See the separate Navigation System Owner ’s Manual".)
5. Speech command switch (See the separate Navigation System Owner ’s
Manual".)

Steering switches

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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
Height control indicator lights

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∗1: For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers" on page 149 in Section 1−6.
∗2: For details, see Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
switch" on page 95 in Section 1−3.
∗3: If this light flashes, see Four−wheel drive system" on page
168 in Section 1−7.
∗4: If this light flashes, see Rear height control air suspension"
on page 191 in Section 1−7.
∗5: If this light flashes, see Cruise control" on page 203 in
Section 1−7.

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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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4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engineFour−wheel drive control switch
knob at H4" 40km/h(25mph)
Four−wheel drive control switch
knob at L4" 15km/h(9mph)
When the cruise control is being used,
even if you downshift from D" to 4",
engine braking will not be enabled be-
cause the cruise control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see Cruise control" on page 203 in this
Section.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to skid or
spin.
(d) Using 3", 2" and L" positions
The 3", 2" and L" positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
viously.
With the selector lever in 3", 2" or L",
you can start the vehicle in motion as
with the lever in D".
With the selector lever in 3" or 2", the
vehicle will start in first gear and automat-
ically shift to third gear or second gear.
With the selector lever in L", the trans-
mission is engaged in first gear.NOTICE
 Be careful not to over−rev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to keep
engine rpm from going into the red
zone. The approximate maximum al-
lowable speed for each position is
given below for your reference:
Two−wheel drive models
4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine3" 146km/h(90mph) . . . . . . .
2" 100km/h(62mph) . . . . . . .
L" 58km/h(36mph) . . . . . . . .
4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engine 3" 146km/h(90mph) . . . . . . .
2" 100km/h(62mph) . . . . . . .
L" 58km/h(36mph) . . . . . . . .

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Use this for maximum power and traction.
Use this for hard pulling in situations the
vehicle cannot negotiate even in the L4"
(low speed position) and center differential
unlocked mode. Also, using this mode
when driving down steep off−road inclines
will help contribute to increased vehicle
stability.
The indicator light tells when the differen-
tial lock is engaged. Note that the differ-
ential is not still locked as long as the
indicator light remains off.
When the operation is not completed, the
indicator blinks. If the indicator light does
not go off when you push the center
differential lock switch to unlock the cen-
ter differential, drive straight ahead while
accelerating or decelerating, or drive in
reverse.
If the center differential lock system op-
eration is not completed within 5 seconds
while the cruise control system is set,
cancel the cruise control system. To can-
cel the cruise control system, see Cruise
control" on page 203 in Section 1−7.
If the indicator blinks even if doing so,
contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. There may be a trouble in the
center differential lock system.See (b) Shifting procedure" for further in-
structions.
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 four−wheel
drive 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 four−wheel drive control
switch knob fully counterclockwise.
(b) Shifting procedure

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Use this for maximum power and traction.
Use this for hard pulling in situations the
vehicle cannot negotiate even in the L4"
(low speed position, four−wheel drive) and
center differential unlocked mode. Also,
using this mode when driving down steep
off−road inclines will help contribute to in-
creased vehicle stability.
The indicator light tells when the differen-
tial lock is engaged. Note that the differ-
ential is not still locked as long as the
indicator light remains off.
When the operation is not completed, the
indicator blinks. If the indicator light does
not go off when you push the center
differential lock switch to unlock the cen-
ter differential, drive straight ahead while
accelerating or decelerating, or drive in
reverse.
If the center differential lock system op-
eration is not completed within 5 seconds
while the cruise control system is set,
cancel the cruise control system. To can-
cel the cruise control system, see Cruise
control" on page 203 in Section 1−7.
If the indicator blinks even if doing so,
contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. There may be a trouble in the
center differential lock system.See (c) Shifting procedure" for further in-
structions.
The A.D.D. can be engaged or disen-
gaged by the shifting operations de-
scribed in (c) Shifting procedure".
You should drive in four−wheel drive for
at least 16 km (10 miles) each month.
This will assure that the front drive com-
ponents are lubricated.
(b) A.D.D.
(automatic disconnecting
differential)