2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER warning lights

412 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
10 RR WSH15 ABack window washer, multiplex
communication system
11 ECU-IG 10 AShift lock control system, power
windows, anti-lock brake system,
traction control system (2WD mod-
els), active traction control system
(4WD models), vehicle stability
control system, electric moon roof,
multiplex communication system,
theft deterrent system, rear height
control air suspension, tire pres-
sure warning system, driving posi-
tion memory system
12 IG1 15 AAnti-lock brake system, traction
control system (2WD models),
active traction control system (4WD
models), vehicle stability control
system, air conditioning system,
charging system, back window
defogger, back-up lights, emer-
gency flashers, seat heaters, AC
inverter, instrument panel light con-
trol, auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror, seat belt tension reducer
13 STA 7.5 A No circuit
14 SECU/HORN 10 A Theft deterrent system
15 TAIL 10 ATail lights, license plate lights, park-
ing lights, instrument panel light
control, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, instrument panel
lights, meter and gauge, glove box
light
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer) *
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor-
mally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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A/C ............................................. 230
ABS ........................................... 188
Accessory meter ...................... 155
Active traction control system .................................... 182
Air conditioning filter............... 400
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 400
Air conditioning system ......... 230
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.....98
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 102
Airbag warning light............... 437
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............98
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 102
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 108
General airbag precautions ... 102
Locations of airbags ................95
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 106
Proper driving posture .....93, 102
Side airbag operating
conditions..............................98
Side airbag precautions ........ 104
SRS airbags ............................95
Alarm ...........................................90
Antenna..................................... 248
Anti-lock brake system
ABS warning light .................. 438
Anti-lock brake system .......... 188
Armrest ..................................... 336
Audio input ............................... 269
Audio remote controls............. 271
Audio system
Antenna ................................. 247
Audio input ............................ 269
Audio visual input .................. 269
AUX adapter.......................... 269
CD player .............................. 250 DVD player............................ 280
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 257
Optimal use ........................... 266
Portable music player ........... 269
Radio..................................... 244
Rear seat entertainment
system ................................ 274
Type ...................................... 241
Audio visual input .................... 294
AUTO LSD system ................... 175
Automatic light off system...... 160
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 143
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 457
AUX adapter ............................. 269
Auxiliary box ............ 309, 322, 343
A/V input adapter ..................... 294
Back door Back door ................................ 38
Wireless remote control .......... 29
Back window ........................... 79
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 416
Wattage................................. 480
Back window .............................. 79
Battery
Charging system warning light ..................................... 437
Checking ............................... 385
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 459
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 213
Bottle holders................... 309, 321
Brake assist.............................. 188
Brakes Brake system warning light ..................................... 436
Fluid ...................................... 381
Parking brake ........................ 146A
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Break-in tips ............................ 133
Care
Exterior ................................. 356
Interior .................................. 359
Seat belts ............................. 360
Cargo capacity ........................ 203
Cargo net hook ........................ 339
CD changer .............................. 250
CD player ................................. 250
Center differential lock ........... 179
Certification label ............ 217, 471
Chains ...................................... 214
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 114
Booster seats, installation .... 125
Convertible seats, definition............................. 114
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 123
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 108
Infant seats, definition .......... 113
Infant seats, installation ........ 122
Installing CRS with LATCH system................................ 119
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 117
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................................. 126
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 102
Battery precautions ...... 386, 461
Child restraint system ........... 113
Child-protectors ...................... 35
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 66
Installing child restraints ....... 117
Moon roof precautions............ 84
Power window lock switch ...... 77
Power window precautions..... 78
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 403 Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................68
Seat belt precautions ..............66
Seat heater precautions ........335
Child-protectors .........................35
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................356
Interior ...................................359
Seat belts ..............................360
Clock ........................................ 325
Coin holder ...............................311
Compass ...................................350
Condenser ................................381
Console box .............................312
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............463
CRS ...........................................113
Cruise control...........................166
Cup holders ......................305, 316
Curtain shield airbags ...............95
Customizable features.............495
Daytime running light
system ....................................160
DAC ...........................................186
Defogger
Rear window .........................240
Side mirrors ...........................240
Dimension.................................470
Dinghy towing ..........................228
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....368
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............305
Wattage .................................480
Doors Door glasses ...........................76
Door lock ...........................29, 33
Open door warning light ........439
Side doors ...............................33
Side mirrors .............................73
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Downhill Assist Control .......... 186
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer ..................................... 439
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 439
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 133
Correct posture .......................93
Driving assist systems........... 188
Procedures ............................ 140
Winter driving tips.................. 213
Driving position memory...........58
DVD player ................................ 280
Electronically modulated air suspension............................. 169
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 436
If a warning light turns on ...... 436
If the engine will not start ...... 456
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 457
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 459
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 466
If you have a flat tire ............. 445
If you lose your keys ............. 458
If you think something is wrong .................................. 432
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 427
If your vehicle overheats ....... 463
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 426
Engine
Compartment ........................ 373
Engine switch ........................ 140
Hood...................................... 372
How to start the engine ......... 140
Identification number ............. 472
If the engine will not start ...... 456 Ignition switch ....................... 140
Immobilizer system ................. 88
Overheating .......................... 463
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 475
Checking ............................... 380
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 213
Temperature gauge .............. 148
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 148
Engine immobilizer system ...... 88
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 474
Checking ............................... 375
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 213
Warning light ................. 437, 439
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 378
Engine switch........................... 140
Event data recorder ................. 434
Floor mat .................................. 337
Fluid Brake..................................... 381
Washer.................................. 387
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 417
Switch ................................... 162
Wattage................................. 480
Four-wheel drive system Four-wheel drive control switch.................................. 177
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 108
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 439
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer ...................... 439
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 41
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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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Keys ........................................28
Reminder buzzer ................... 441
Wireless remote control key ..................................28, 29
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 421
Switch.................................... 158
Wattage ................................. 480
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 415
Wattage ................................. 480
Lights
Automatic light off system ..... 160
Emergency flasher switch .................................. 426
Hazard light switch ................426
Headlight switch .................... 158
Instrument panel light control dial ...................................... 149
Interior light switch ................307
Personal light switch ............. 306
Replacing light bulbs ............. 415
Running board lights ............. 305
Turn signal lights switch ........ 145
Wattage ................................. 480
Load capacity ................... 211, 470
Lock steering column ................69
Luggage compartment features................................... 338
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 368
General maintenance ............ 364
Maintenance data.................. 470
Maintenance requirements.... 362
Vehicle exterior ..................... 356
Vehicle interior ...................... 359
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 437 Meter
Accessory meter ................... 155
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 149
Meters ................................... 148
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 70
Rear side-view mirrors .......... 328
Side mirrors............................. 73
Vanity mirrors ........................ 324
Moon roof ................................... 82
MP3 disc ................................... 257
Odometer .................................. 148
Off-road precautions ............... 198
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 375
Warning light ................. 437, 439
Opener
Fuel door ................................. 85
Fuel filler door ......................... 85
Hood ..................................... 372
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 73
Outside temperature
display .................................... 326
Overhead console.................... 316
Overheating, Engine ................ 463
Parking brake ........................... 146
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 418
Switch ................................... 158
Wattage................................. 480
Personal lights ......................... 306 Switch ................................... 306
Wattage................................. 480
Power back windows................. 79
Power outlet ............................. 329
Power steering Fluid ...................................... 383
Power windows .......................... 76
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If you have a flat tire ............. 445
Inflation pressure .................. 479
Information ........................... 484
Replacing ..................... 389, 445
Rotating tires ........................ 389
Size ...................................... 479
Spare tire .............................. 445
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 389, 441
Warning light ........................ 439
Tissue pocket .......................... 313
Tools......................................... 445
Total load capacity .................. 211
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 228
Emergency towing ................ 427
Trailer towing ........................ 216
Traction control system ......... 188
TRAC ........................................ 188
Trash holder ............................ 314
Trip meter................................. 148
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .... 419, 420
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 480
Valet key..................................... 28
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 324
Wattage ................................ 480
Vanity mirrors .......................... 324
Vehicle identification
number................................... 471
Vehicle stability control .......... 188
VSC ........................................... 188 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................436
Key reminder .........................441
Seat belt reminder .................439
Warning lights
ABS .......................................437
Airbag system .......................437
Anti-lock brake system ..........437
Automatic transmission fluidtemperature ........................437
Brake system ........................436
Charging system .... ...............437
Driver’s seat belt ...................439
Engine oil replacement..........439
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 437
Front passenger’s seat belt ...439
Low engine oil pressure ........437
Low fuel level ........................439
Low washer fluid ...................439
Malfunction indicator lamp ....437
Open door .............................439
SRS .......................................437
Tire pressure .........................439
VSC OFF...............................437
Washer
Checking ...............................387
Preparing and checking before winter .......................213
Switch............................163, 165
Washing and waxing ...............356
Weight Cargo capacity ......................203
Load limits .............................211
Weight ...................................470
Wheels ......................................398
Window glasses ..................76, 79
Window lock switch ...................77
Windows Power back window ................79
Power windows .......................76
Rear window defogger ..........240
Washer ..........................163, 165
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