2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER lights

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Interior features
3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Toyota is equipped with an illuminated entry system to assist in
entering the vehicle. Due to the function of the system, the lights
shown in the following illustration automatically turn on/off accord-
ing to whether the doo rs are locked/unlocked, whether the doors are
opened/closed, the engine switch position and the vehicle’s speed.
Running board lights (if equipped)
Interior lights ( P. 307)
Personal/interior lights ( P. 307)
Personal lights ( P. 306)
Engine switch light
Door courtesy lights

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Personal lightsOn/off
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
All of the lights will automatically turn off when the key is removed and the
door is left open for more than 30 minutes.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 495)
Personal lights

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Interior features
Personal/interior lights
■ Center (vehicles with rear seat entertainment system)
On/off
OFF
DOOR position
Interior light
Center (vehicles without rear seat entertainment system)
ON
OFF
DOOR position
Personal/interior lights and interior light

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RearON
OFF
DOOR position
Interior light

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3-6. Other interior features
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Interior features
NOTICE
■
Appliances that may not ope rate properly (115V AC)
The following 115V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under 100 W.
● Appliances with high initial peak wattage
● Measuring devices that process precise data
● Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■ To prevent the battery from being discharged
Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances that consume in
excess of 100W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■ To prevent any damage caused by heat
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat such as
toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and
deck.
● Do not use any electrical appliances, which are easily affected by vibration
or heat, inside the vehicle.
Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in
damage to those electrical appliances.
■ If any electrical appliances ar e to be used while driving
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from
falling or getting caught any of the power train components.
■ If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is con-
nected
Replace the outlet.
Contact a Toyota dealer for any necessary replacements.
■ If the power outlet gets dirty
Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently.
Do not use any cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or com-
pound cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to mal-
function.

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NOTICE
■To protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

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4-2. Maintenance
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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?

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse
2 SPARE 15 A Spare fuse
3 STOP 10 A Stop/tail lights, high mounted stop-
light, shift lock control system, anti-
lock brake system, traction control
system (2WD models), active trac-
tion control system (4WD models),
vehicle stability control system,
rear height control air suspension,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, trailer brake controller,
trailer lights (tail lights)
4 AC 115V INV 15 A AC inverter
5 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights
6 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
7 HEAD (LO RH) 10 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
8 HEAD (LO LH) 10 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)