2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER automatic transmission

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEWEngine maintenance7Fuel tank door release and cap6Hood release 7Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry16
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating17Audio 18-19Auto lock functions1,28Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) 21Automatic Transmission 8Bottle holders 23Clock 13Cruise control 16Cup holders 22
Door locks20Four-wheel drive 9Garage door opener (HomeLink®)321Light control-Instrument panel13Lights1& turn signals 14Moonroof122Parking brake 11Power outlets 23Rear seat entertainment system20Seat adjustments-Front 10Seat adjustments-Rear 12Seat heaters16Seats-Head restraints 11Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10Windows115Window-Rear hatch115
Windshield wipers & washers13
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESDoors-Child safety locks 24Seat belts 24Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24Spare tire & tools 25
Tire Pressure Warning System 24
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on
customizing this feature.
2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for instructions and more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature
warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
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OVERVIEW
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
2 For details, see “Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
switch,” Section 1-3, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
3If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section
Tachometer
Speedometer
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Low fuel level warning
Engine coolant temperature
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Height control indicator
Instrument cluster
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Indicator symbols
Driver/Front passenger seat belt
reminder1
Limited model only
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1-7, 2008 Owner’s Manual.4If this light flashes, refer to “Rear height control air suspension,”
Section 1-7, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
5If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2008
Owner’s Manual.
Automatic Transmission indicator
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator
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Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3
Center differential lock indicator3
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator1
Downhill Assist Control indicator “AUTO LSD” indicator
Cruise control indicator5
Height control indicator
Height control “OFF” indicator4
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag “OFF”
indicator2
Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system
indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1

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Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate
in four different modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from “Park.”
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above
approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into “Park.”
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from
“ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and driver’s door is
opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Automatic Transmission
1 The engine switch must be ON, and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
P
R
N
D
4
3
2
L
Fourth gear
FEATURES/OPERATIONS