2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER four wheel drive

430 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the rear2WD models Turn the engine switch to the
ACC position.
4WD models Full-time 4WD models: Use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Multi-mode 4WD models: When
not using a towing dolly, turn the
engine switch to the ACC posi-
tion, shift the shift lever to N and
put the four-wheel drive control
switch in H2.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission (4WD models)
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill assist control
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INT Intermittent
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsRES Resume
RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock RSCA Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag

508 Alphabetical index
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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512 Alphabetical index
Service reminder indicators .............................. 151
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 143
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 457
Shift lock system ..................... 457
Shopping bag hooks ............... 340
Side airbags................................95
Side doors ..................................33
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 418
Switch.................................... 158
Wattage ................................. 480
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............73
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 479
Replacing .............................. 445
Storage location .................... 445
Spark plug ................................ 475
Specifications........................... 470
Speedometer ............................ 148
SRS airbags Curtain shield airbags .............95
Front airbags ...........................95
Precautions ........................... 102
Side airbags ............................95
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..............................69
Audio switches ...................... 271
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 423
Wattage ................................. 480
Storage feature......................... 309
Storage precautions ................208
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 466
Sun visors................................. 323
Switch Active traction control switch .................................. 182 AUTO LSD switch ................. 175
Cruise control switch ............. 166
Downhill Assist control
switch.................................. 186
Emergency flasher switch ..... 426
Engine switch ........................ 140
Fog light switch ..................... 162
Four-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 177
Hazard light switch ................ 426
Ignition switch ....................... 140
Light switch ........................... 158
Power back window switch ..... 79
Power door lock switch ........... 33
Power window switch .............. 76
Rear differential lock switch.................................. 184
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 165
Turn signal lights ................... 145
Window lock switch ................. 77
Wiper and washer ......... 163, 165
Tachometer .............................. 148
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 423
Switch ................................... 158
Wattage................................. 480
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 90
Engine immobilizer system ..... 88
Theft prevention labels............ 92
Theft prevention labels ............. 92
Tire inflation pressure ............. 479
Tire information Glossary ................................ 489
Size ....................................... 486
Tire identification number...... 485
Uniform tire quality grading ... 487
Tires
Chains ................................... 214
Checking ............................... 389
Identification number............. 485
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