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2010
4Runner
!Awordaboutsafevehicleoperations ThisQuick Reference Guideis a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
TheQuick Reference Guideis not intended as a substitute for
theOwner’s Manuallocated in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review theOwner’s Manualand
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of the vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new 4Runner.
ThisQuick Reference Guideis not a full description of
4Runner operations. Every 4Runner owner should review the
Owner’s Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout theOwner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in thisQuick Reference Guideis current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
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Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks
Rear door
Sparetire&tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Assemble the jack handle.
(2) Insert the jack handle end through the opening in the bumper, and into
the lowering screw.
(3) Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.
Refer to theOwner’s Manualfor tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Tool bag
Jack
(1)
(2)
(3)
Spare tire
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Engine maintenance8Fuel tank door and cap 6Hood release 8Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry16Smart Key system17
Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19Audio 20-21Auto lock functions1,29Automatic Transmission 9
Bluetooth®audio 23Clock 14Cruise control 17Four-wheel drive 10Garage door opener (HomeLink®)319iPod®/USB/AUX audio jack 21Light control-Instrument panel15Lights1& turn signals 16Moonroof114Parking brake 9Power outlets-12V DC 23Power outlets-120V AC 22Seat adjustments-Front 11Seat adjustments-Second row seats 11Seat heaters18Seats-Folding down second row seats 12Seats-Head restraints 13Seats-Returning third row seats 13Seats-Stowing third row seats 13Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)22Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10VSC OFF button 15Windows114Window-Back window115
Windshield wipers & washers17
Door locks24Doors-Child safety locks 25Seat belts 24Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24Sparetire&tools 25
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
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INDEX
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Fuel tank door and cap
Pull
Tu r n
NOTE:Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not properly sealed,
Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Keyless entry
Locking
Unlocking
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE:If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE:Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE:Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Push
Unlock
Push
Lock
LockingUnlocking
Carry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
Grasp
Carry remote to lock/unlock/open
Back door lock/unlock/open
Carry remote to lock
To u c h
Open
Push
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Automatic Transmission
* The engine/“ENGINE START STOP” 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.
Floor shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
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 is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after
turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or engine switch OFF.
Refer to theOwner’s Manualfor more details.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
BRAKEBRAKE
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If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires, “ ” indicator
light will come on. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light
after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off, have the system
checked by your Toyota dealer.
Refer to theOwner’s Manualfor more details.
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up or squeeze lock
release to lower
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be
re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature
is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to theOwner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
To o h i g h
Seat belts
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
Door locks
Unlock
Lock