2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Owners Manual

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SRS Supplemental Restraint SystemTIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control TWI Treadwear indicatorsVIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

506
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
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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Radiator............................ 373, 381
Radio ........................................ 244
Rear seat
Folding down the second seats .................................... 45
Folding up the third seats .................................... 49
Removing the third seats........ 52
Tumbling the second
seats .................................... 47
Rear seat entertainment
system ................................... 274
Rear seat entertainment system controller
battery .................................... 277
Rear side-view mirrors ........... 240
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 420
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 480
Rear window .............................. 38
Rear window defogger............ 240
Replacing Fuses.................................... 404
Key battery ........................... 402
Light bulbs ............................ 415
Tires .............................. 389,445
Wheels ................................. 398
Rear differential lock
system ................................... 184
Rear step bumper...................... 39
Rear window wiper.................. 165
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................... 500
Roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off switch ...... 107
Running board lights .............. 305 Seat belts
Adjustment ..............................64
ALR .........................................65
Automatic Locking Retractor ...65
Child restraint system
installation ...........................117
Cleaning and maintaining......360
ELR .........................................65
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................65
How to wear your seat belt......63
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................66
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use .........................65
Reminder buzzer ...................436
Reminder light .......................436
Seat belt extenders .................66
Seat belt pretensioners ...........64
Seat heaters..............................334
Seating capacity.......................211
Seats Adjustment ..............................41
Adjustment precautions...........43
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............117
Cleaning ................................359
Driver’s seat position memory .................................58
Folding down the second seats .....................................45
Folding up the third seats ........49
Front seat adjustment .............41
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................43
Head restraint..........................60
Properly sitting in the seat .......93
Rear seats adjustment precautions ...........................55
Removing the third seats ........52
Seat heaters ..........................334
Tumbling the second seats .....47RS

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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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