2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER hood open

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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• Console box ..................... 312
• Tissue pocket ................... 313
• Trash holder ..................... 314
• Overhead console ............ 316
• Cup holders ...................... 316
• Bottle holders ................... 321
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 322
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 323
Vanity mirrors ..................... 324
Clock .................................. 325
Outside temperature display .............................. 326
Rear side-view mirrors ....... 328
Power outlets ..................... 329
Seat heaters ....................... 334
Armrest............................... 336
Floor mat ............................ 337
Luggage compartment features ............................ 338
Garage door opener ........... 345
Compass ............................ 350 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 356
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 359
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 362
General maintenance ......... 364
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 367
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 368
Hood ................................... 372
Engine compartment .......... 373
Tires.................................... 389
Tire inflation pressure ......... 395
Wheels................................ 398
Air conditioning filter ........... 400
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 402
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 404
Light bulbs .......................... 415
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch P. 158
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 163
Fuel filler door opener P. 85
Gauges and meters P. 148
Hood lock release lever P. 372
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 165
Turn signal lever P. 145
Fog light switch P. 162
Auxiliary box P. 322
Parking brake pedal P. 146

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm (if equipped)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the wireless remote control door lock function or key.
The doors will lock again automatically.
● The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
● The battery is reconnected.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all doors using the
wireless remote control or key.
The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.
The indicator changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
●Unlock the doors using the wire less remote control or key.
● Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
(The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
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Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■ Panic mode
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■ When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.

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■Circling calibration
When “C” appears on the dis-
play, drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle
is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the
neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling
calibration.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever
and lift the hood.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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Alphabetical index
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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