2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER lock

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 29
Side doors ............................ 33
Back door ............................. 38
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 41
Rear seats ............................ 44
Driving position memory system ................................ 58
Head restraints ..................... 60
Seat belts ............................. 63
Steering wheel ..................... 69
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 70
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 73
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and moon roof
Power windows .................... 76
Power back window ............. 79
Moon roof ............................. 82
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 85 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ... 88
Alarm .................................... 90
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 92
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 93
SRS airbags ......................... 95
Front passenger occupant classification system
............ 108
Child restraint systems ....... 113
Installing child restraints ..... 117
2-1. Driving procedures Driving 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 li ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 158
Fog light switch ................... 162
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 163
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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
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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 indexInterior
Door lock switch P. 33
Power window switches P. 76
Window lock switch P. 77
Inside door lock
button
P. 34
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 73

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Shift lever P. 143
Power back window
switch
P. 79
Coin holder P. 311
Cup holders P. 316
Shift lock override
button
P. 457
: If equipped
Height control switch
A-TRAC switch

P. 169
P. 182
HEIGHT CONTROL OFF
switch
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RR DIFF LOCK switch

P. 169
P. 184
A/V input adapter P. 294
Power outlet P. 329
Seat heater switch P. 334
DAC switch P. 186
Seat heater
switch
 P. 334
Power outlets P. 329
AUX adapter P. 269

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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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Clock P. 325Emergency flasher switch P. 426
Security indicator P. 88
Air conditioning system P. 230
Back window defogger/
Back window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
 P. 240
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Audio system
Navigation system
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P. 241
Accessory meter P. 155