2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER headlights

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4-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be hold securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

416 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Replacing light bulbs■ Headlights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
High beam (inside)
Low beam (outside)
■Rear bulb locations
High mounted
stoplight
(vehicles without
rear spoiler)
Rear turn signal light
License plate lightBack-up light

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
■
Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
• Stop/tail and rear side marker lights
• High mounted stoplight (vehicles with rear spoiler)
■ Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
● Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED lights
The stop/tail and rear side marker lights, and high mounted stoplight (vehi-
cles with the rear spoiler) consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
If two or more LEDs in a stop light burn out, your vehicle may not conform to
local laws (SAE).
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling.
Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not star t
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure ( P. 140) or releasing the steering lock (P. 141), confirm
the following points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures.
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 8 8 )
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 459)
● The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 459)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

460 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
The power windows, power back window, back door and moon roof must be
initialized. ( P. 498)
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in
the illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start
the vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

480 6-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: HB4 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Single end bulbs
F: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
G: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights (high beam) 9005 60 A
Headlights (low beam) — 55 B
Front fog lights 9006 51 C
Parking and front side
marker lights
2827 5 D
Front turn signal lights 1156NA 27 E
Rear turn signal lights — 21 D
Back-up lights 921 16 F
License plate lights 168 5 F
High mounted stoplight 921 16 F
Interior Interior light — 8 G
Personal lights — 5 F
Vanity lights — 3 G
Door courtesy lights — 3.8 F
Glove box light — 1.2 F
Luggage compartment
light
—8 G
Running board lights — 3.8 F

496 6-2. Customization
Door lock
(P. 33) Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function
OFF ON
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doors. OFF ON
Shifting gears to “P”
unlocks all doors. OFF ON
Shifting gears to posi-
tion other than “P” locks
all doors. ON OFF
Unlocking using a key Driver’s door
unlocked in
one step, all
doors
unlocked in
two stepsAll doors
unlocked in
one step
Power back
window
( P. 79) Mechanical key linked
operation (close)
ON OFF
Mechanical key linked
operation (open) ON OFF
Wireless remote control
linked operation (open) Push and holdPush twice
One short push OFF
Automatic
light control
system
( P. 158) Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5
Daytime running light
system
ON OFF
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed 30 seconds0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Time period until lights
turn on 0.1 seconds 1.0 second
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

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Alphabetical index
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 418
Switch ................................... 158
Wattage ................................ 480
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 480
Fuel Capacity ............................... 473
Fuel gauge ........................... 148
Fuel pump shut off system ... 433
Gas station information ........ 520
Information ........................... 481
Refueling ................................ 85
Type ..................................... 473
Warning light ........................ 439
Fuel door .................................... 85
Fuel filler door ........................... 85
Fuel pump shut off system .... 433
Fuses Fuses.................................... 404
Locations .............................. 407
Garage door opener ................ 345
Gas station information .......... 520
Gauges ..................................... 148
Glove box ................................. 310
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 426
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 60
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............ 416
Switch ................................... 158
Wattage ................................ 480
Heaters Seat heaters ......................... 334
Side mirror ............................ 240 Height control
Electronically modulated
air suspension.....................169
Hill-start assist control ............188
Hood ..........................................372
Hooks Cargo net ..............................339
Shopping bag ........................340
Horn...........................................147
I/M test.......................................367
Identification Engine ...................................472
Tire ........................................485
Vehicle ..................................471
Ignition switch ..........................140
Illuminated entry system .........305
Immobilizer system....................88
Indicator lights .........................151
Initialization
Items to initialize....................498
Inside rear view mirror ..............70
Instrument panel light
control ....................................149
Interior lights
Interior lights..........................305
Switch....................................307
Wattage .................................480
Jack Positioning the jack ...............448
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........445
Jack handle ..............................448
Keyless entry..............................29
Keys
Engine switch ........................140
If you lose your keys .............458
Ignition switch........................140
Key battery ............................402
Keyless entry...........................29
Key number .............................28
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