2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER cruise control

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Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 165
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 166
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 169
AUTO LSD system (2WD models and
Multi-mode 4WD
models) ............................. 175
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models) ................... 177
Active traction control system (L4 mode on 4WD
models) ............................. 182
Rear differential lock system .............................. 184
Downhill Assist Control ....... 186
Driving assist systems ........ 188
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 198
Cargo and luggage ............. 203
Vehicle load limits ............... 211
Winter driving tips ............... 213
Trailer towing ...................... 216
Dinghy towing ..................... 228
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system a nd defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 230
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ....... 240 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system (without
navigation system)
............. 241
Using the radio ................... 244
Using the CD player ........... 250
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 257
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 266
Using the AUX adapter....... 269
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 271
3-3. Using the rear audio/video
system
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 274
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 280
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 288
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 291
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 292
Using the video mode......... 294
Changing the Setup Menu settings ............................. 297
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 305
• Personal lights.................. 306
• Personal/interior lights...... 307
• Interior light ...................... 307
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 309
• Glove box ......................... 310
• Coin holder ....................... 311
3Interior features

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Telephone switches*
Audio remote control switches P. 271
Talk switch*
Cruise control switch P. 166
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

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Main Owners Manual
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ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
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Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
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addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake sys-
tem, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check
with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions
regarding installation.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 132
Engine (ignition) switch .... 140
Automatic
Transmission.... 143
Turn signal lever .............. 145
Parking brake ................... 146
Horn ................................. 147
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 148
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 151
Accessory meter .............. 155
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 158
Fog light switch ................ 162
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 163
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 165 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 166
Electronically modulated air suspension ................ 169
AUTO LSD system (2WD models and
Multi-mode 4WD
models) .......................... 175
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models) ................ 177
Active traction control system (L4 mode on
4WD models) ................. 182
Rear differential lock system ........................... 184
Downhill Assist Control .... 186
Driving assist systems ..... 188
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 198
Cargo and luggage .......... 203
Vehicle load limits ............ 211
Winter driving tips ............ 213
Trailer towing ................... 216
Dinghy towing .................. 228

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■Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
2WD models mph (km/h)
4WD models mph (km/h)
■ When driving with the cruise control system
The engine brake will not operate when downshifting from D to 4.( P. 166)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (P. 457)
DownshiftingMaximum speed
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
4  3 82 (133) 86 (139)
3  2 55 (90) 58 (94)
2  L 24 (39) 25 (40)
DownshiftingTransfer position
Maximum speed
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE)
engine4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
4  3 H2 and H4 82 (133) 86 (139)
L4 31 (51) 34 (54)
3  2 H2 and H4 55 (90) 58 (94)
L4 21 (35) 22 (36)
2  L H2 and H4 24 (39) 25 (40)
L4 9 (15) 9 (15)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 145)*Slip indicator
( P. 175, 183, 189)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 159)*VSC OFF indicator
(P. 179, 191)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 158)
(if equipped)
Active traction control
indicator ( P. 182)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 158) *AUTO LSD indicator
( P. 175, 190)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 162)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive
indicator( P. 177)
Security indicator
(P. 88)
(4WD models)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 179)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 143)(4WD models)
4LO indicator ( P. 177)
*
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 184)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 166) *
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
indicator ( P. 186)

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
Use cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the acceler-
ator.
Indicator
Cruise control switch
■ Set the vehicle speed
Press the ON-OFF button to
turn the cruise control on.
At this time, the cruise control
indicator will come on.
Press the button once more to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to
the desired speed and push
the lever down to set the
cruise control speed.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or 4.
● Vehicle speed is more than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally.
■ Adjusting the speed setting
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set
speed (approximately 1.0 mph
[1.6 km/h]) can be made by
lightly pushing the lever up or
down and releasing it.
■Canceling and resuming regular acceleration
Cancel
Pull the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push
the lever up.