2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESWindshield and back window washer fluid tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine
8 cylinder (2UZ-FE) engine
Hood release
PullPull up latch and
raise hood

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different
modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or
“LOCK” and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Automatic Transmission
* The engine switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
P
R
N
D
4
3
2
L
Fourth gear

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
H2
Full-time four-wheel drive models
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD)
Turn to “H4” with speed
below 62 mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Shift to “N” position, then
push and turn to “L4.”
Center differential lock button
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving
conditions:
•“H2” position(part-time four-wheel drive models)
•“H4” position(full-time four-wheel drive models), center differential
unlocked (center differential lock indicator and “VSC OFF” indicator are
not illuminated).
Center differential lock/unlock High speed
Turn to “H4” with speed
below 62 mph.
Low speed
Shift to “N” position, then
push and turn to “L4.”
Part-time four-wheel drive models

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat position (forward/backward)
Cushion angle (driver side only)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Driver seat: position, cushion angle and height
Passenger seat: position
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seatPower seat
To change the angleHold the steering wheel, pull the lock release
lever, tilt to the desired angle, and release the lever.
To change the column lengthPush the lock release lever down, set
the desired length, and return the lever to its locked position.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic (if equipped)
steering wheel
(1) Angle(2) Column length
(1)
(2)

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Second row seats
Third row seats
Seatback angle
Seatback angle
Seatback angle Seatback angle
Seat adjustments-Rear
(vehicles with third row seats)
Seat adjustments-Rear
(vehicles without third row seats)
(1) Push (2) Lower(3) Pull up
(5) Fold down(4) Push down

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front
Second row
Third row
Lock release button
Lock release buttonLock release button
Lock release button
With third seat Without third seat
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
(2)
(1)
(2)
(1) (2)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(1)

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
Interval wipe
Slow
FastPull to wash and wipeAdjust interval*
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
NOTE:Rear wiper and washer operate only when rear window is fully
closed. If battery is disconnected, rear washer will not function until rear
window is reinitialized by being fully opened and then closed.
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness control
+
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
:00-Round off
minutes
* Intermittent windshield wiper interval adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
AUTO*
High beam flasher
* If equippedLow beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (if equipped)
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed after
locking.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
High beam
Right turn
Tu r n Lane change
Lane change
Left turn