2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER traction 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
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Scrapping your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you,
your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.

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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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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)
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(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
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When driving
AUTO LSD system (2WD models and Multi-mode 4WD models)
The AUTO LSD system aids traction by using the traction control
system to control engine performance and braking when one of the
rear wheels begins to spin.
The system should be used only wh en one of the rear wheels spin-
ning occurs in a ditch or rough surface.
■ System operation
The system can be used on 2W D models and in 2WD mode on
4WD models.
The system is activated when dr iving at a speed under 62 mph
(100 km/h).
Press the VSC OFF switch to
turn on the system.
At this time, the AUTO LSD
and slip indicators will come
on.
To turn off the system, push
the switch again.
If the engine is turned off while
the AUTO LSD and slip indica-
tors are on and then restarted,
the indicator will turn off auto-
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When driving
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models)
Use the four-wheel drive control switch and center differential lock
switch to select the following transfer and center differential modes.
■ Four-wheel drive control switch
Multi-mode 4WD models
H2 (high speed position,
two-wheel drive)
Normal driving
H4 (high speed position,
four-wheel drive)
Greater traction than two
wheel drive.
When you experience a
loss of power, such as
wheel slipping.
The four-wheel drive indi-
cator will come on.
L4 (low speed position,
four-wheel drive)
Driving requiring maximum
power and traction such as
climbing or descending
steep hills, off-road driving,
and hard pulling in sand or
mud, etc.
The four-wheel drive and
4LO indicators will come
on.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■Limited slip center differential
If one wheel begins to spin, the limited slip center differential (transfer) is
designed to aid traction by automatically transmitting driving force to the
wheels on the other drive axle. It transmits driving force to the front wheels if
a rear wheel spins, and to the rear wheels if a front wheel spins.
■ The center differential lock switch can be operated when
The four-wheel drive control switch is in the H4 or L4 position.
■ Center differential lock system
●When the center differential is locked, the VSC system is automatically
turned off and the center differential lock and VSC OFF indicators come
on.
● When the four-wheel drive control switch is turned to the H2 position, the
center differential is automatically unlocked.
● If the operation is not completed, the center differential lock indicator
blinks. If the indicator does not go off when unlocking the center differen-
tial, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive \
in
reverse.
NOTICE
■When shifting the four-w heel drive control switch
Never operate the four-wheel drive control switch if the wheels are slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
■ To prevent damage to the center differential
●For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differ-
ential.
● Unlock the center differential after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the
loose or bumpy surface.
● Do not push the center differential lock switch when the vehicle is corner-
ing or when its wheels are spinning freely off the ground.

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Active traction control system (L4 mode on 4WD models)
The active traction control system automatically helps prevent the
spinning of 4 wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on
slippery road surfaces.
■ System operation
Vehicles without the A-TRAC switch
Stop the vehicle, shift the shift lever to N and turn the four-wheel
drive control switch to the L4 po sition. Then the system will auto-
matically activate.
Vehicles with the A-TRAC switch
● When activating the system with the center differential lock
unlocked
Stop the vehicle, shift the shift lever to N and turn the four-wheel
drive control switch to the L4 position. Then the system will auto-
matically activate.
● When activating the system with the center differential lock
locked
Stop the vehicle, shift the shift lever to N and turn the four-
wheel drive control switch to the L4 position. Then press
the center differential lock switch.
Press the A-TRAC switch to
activate the system.
At this time, the active traction
control indicator will come on.
To cancel the system, push the
switch again.