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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
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Multi-terrain Select
The Multi-terrain Select system has 4 terrain modes. When a terrain
mode is selected in accordance wi th terrain conditions, engine
power and active traction control system is controlled to enhance
off-road drivability.
Additionally, guidance messages such as transfer mode selection
advice are displayed on the accessory  meter to assist the driver in
operating the vehicle.
“ON/OFF” switch
Mode selector dial
Mode indicators
Multi-terrain Select indicator
Accessory meter
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248 2-4. Using other driving systems
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Selecting modesPress the “ON/OFF” switch.
All the mode indicators will come
on and then go off except the indi-
cator for the present mode. The
applicable road conditions will be
displayed on the accessory
meter.
Turn the dial to select the
desired mode.
The indicator of the selected
mode will come on and the appli-
cable road conditions will be dis-
played on the accessory meter.
If the mode indicator flashes,
Multi-terrain Select cannot be
operated. Follow the instructions
displayed on the accessory meter
and check that the mode indicator
stops flashing. (P. 249)
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2-4. Using other 
driving systems
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When driving
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Messages displayed on the accessory meter
Depending on switch operation, one of the following messages may
appear on the accessory meter to provide guidance on transfer mode
selection etc:
MessageDetailsProcedure
SHIFT TO 4WD
(When selecting MUD 
& SAND mode) Indicates that the 
transfer mode needs 
to be changed to H4 
or L4.Shift the front-wheel 
drive control lever to 
H4 or L4.
SHIFT TO L4
(When selecting 
LOOSE ROCK, 
MOGUL or ROCK 
mode) Indicates that the 
transfer mode needs 
to be changed to L4.
Shift the front-wheel 
drive control lever to 
L4.
STOP THE VEHICLE 
& SHIFT THE AUTO. 
TRANSMISSION TO N
(When selecting any 
mode) Indicates that the 
transfer mode cannot 
be changed to H4 or 
L4.
Stop the vehicle com-
pletely and/or shift the 
shift lever to N.
ACCELERATE OR 
DECELERATE
(When shifting the 
front-wheel control 
lever to H4 or H2) Indicates that the 
transfer mode may 
not successfully 
change.
Drive straight ahead 
while accelerating or 
decelerating, or drive in 
reverse.
DRIVE THE VEHICLE 
A SHORT DISTANCE 
(When pressing the 
rear differential lock 
switch) Indicates that the rear 
differential is not 
locked.
Drive the vehicle for-
ward or backward a 
short distance.
OP. NOT POSSIBLE 
WHEN Multi-terrain 
Select ACTIVATED 
(When pressing the 
VSC off switch or “A-
TRAC” switch) Indicates that VSC 
and active traction 
control cannot be dis-
abled while Multi-ter-
rain Select is 
operating.
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® 
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio 
system ...........................  364
Using the Bluetooth
® 
audio system..................  367
Operating a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable 
player .............................  372
Setting up a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable 
player .............................  374
Bluetooth
® audio system 
setup ..............................  379
3-4. Using the hands-free  phone system 
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system  (for cellular phone) 
features ..........................  380
Using the hands-free  phone system 
(for cellular phone) .........  384
Making a phone call .........  392
Setting a cellular  phone .............................  396
Security and system  setup ..............................  401
Using the phone book ......  405 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ...............  413
• Interior lights ..................  414
• Personal lights ...............  414
3-6. Using the storage  features
List of storage features ....  416
• Glove box.......................  417
• Console box ...................  418
• Coin holder ....................  419
• Tissue pocket .................  420
• Pen holder .....................  421
• Auxiliary box ..................  422
• Cup holders ...................  423
• Bottle holders .................  427
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................  429
Vanity mirrors ...................  430
Clock ................................  431
Outside temperature display............................  433
Power outlets  (12V DC) ........................  436
Power outlets  (120V AC) ......................  439
Seat heaters.....................  446
Armrest ............................  448
Floor mat ..........................  449
Compass ..........................  450
Luggage compartment  features ..........................  456
Garage door opener.........  462
Safety Connect ................  469 
         
        
        
     
        
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302
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Driver's side temperature control dial
Air outlet display
Driver’s side temperature display Fan speed display
Passenger’s side 
temperature display
Passenger’s side 
temperature control dial
Automatic mode button Air outlet selector buttons “Off” button
Cooling and dehumidification function on/off button
Fan speed control buttonWindshield defogger 
button
Outside/recirculated air mode button Dual mode button
 
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304 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Adjusting the settings manually
■ Basic setting
To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan
speed, press “ ” on   to increase the fan speed and
“ ” to decrease the fan speed.
Press   to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn   clockwise to
increases the temperature  and   counterclockwise to
decreases the temperature.
When   is pressed (the indicator on   is on) or the pas-
senger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
To change the air outlets, press  ,  ,   or .
The air flow shown on the display indicates the following:
Air flows to the upper body.
: May occur in automatic mode
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3 
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3-2. Using the audio system
3
Interior features
4RUNNER_U
Using the radio
Ty p e  A
Type B and C
Power VolumeAdjusting the 
frequency
(AM, FM mode)
or channel 
(SAT mode)
Seeking a frequency
Displaying radio 
text messages
AMSAT/FM 
mode buttons
Scanning for 
receivable stations Station selector
Changing the 
channel 
category
Power Volume Adjusting the frequency
(AM, FM mode) or 
channel (SAT mode)
Seeking a frequency
Displaying radio 
text messages
AM/FM/SAT 
mode button
Scanning for 
receivable stations Station selector
Setting preset buttons
Changing the 
channel 
category
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318 3-2. Using the audio system
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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning   or   or
pressing “
” or “ ” on  .
Press and hold a button (from   to  ) until you hear
a beep.
Type B and C: Each time  is pressed, station pages are
changed. There are a total of 6 pages.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold   until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press   again.
■ Scanning all radio stations within range
Press
 .
All the stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press   again.
■ Displaying radio text messages (for type B and C, FM mode
only)
When a new radio text message is  received, “MSG” is shown on
the display. To display the message, press  .
If the text continues past the end of the display, “ ” is displayed. Press
and hold   until you hear a beep.
Text messages are not displayed while driving.
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