2013 TOYOTA 4RUNNER four wheel drive

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 203
Fog light switch ................... 209
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 211
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 214
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 217
Intuitive parking assist......... 221
Rear view monitor system .............................. 226
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD models).... 236
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD models) ..... 241
Active traction control system .............................. 245
AUTO LSD system.............. 247
Rear differential lock system .............................. 250
Downhill assist control system .............................. 253
Crawl Control ...................... 256
Multi-terrain Select .............. 260
Driving assist systems ........ 268
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 277
Cargo and luggage ............. 282
Vehicle load limits ............... 288
Winter driving tips ............... 290
Trailer towing ...................... 295
Dinghy towing ..................... 313 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 316
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 322
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 331
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 333
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 334
Using the radio ................... 341
Using the CD player ........... 348
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 357
Operating an iPod .............. 365
Operating a USB memory ............................ 372
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 379
Using the AUX port............. 384
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 385
Detachable pole antenna ............................ 388
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Part-time 4WD models (type B)
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Power outlets P. 464
Front-wheel drive control switch
P. 236
Cup holders P. 452
Shift lock override button P. 622
Full-time 4WD models
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Power outlets P. 464
Four-wheel drive control switch
P. 241
Cup holders P. 452
Shift lock override button P. 622
AUX port 
AUX port/USB port
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P. 384
P. 365, 372, 384
AUX port 
AUX port/USB port
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P. 384
P. 365, 372, 384
: If equipped

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart
key system).................... 170
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system).................... 173
Automatic transmission .... 179
Turn signal lever .............. 183
Parking brake ................... 184
Horn ................................. 185
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 186
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 193
Accessory meter .............. 199
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 203
Fog light switch ................ 209
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 211
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 214 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ................... 217
Intuitive parking assist...... 221
Rear view monitor system ........................... 226
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models) .......................... 236
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models) .......................... 241
Active traction control system ........................... 245
AUTO LSD system........... 247
Rear differential lock system ........................... 250
Downhill assist control system ........................... 253
Crawl Control ................... 256
Multi-terrain Select ........... 260
Driving assist systems ..... 268
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 277
Cargo and luggage .......... 282
Vehicle load limits ............ 288
Winter driving tips ............ 290
Trailer towing ................... 295
Dinghy towing .................. 313

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 183)Roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off indica-
tor ( P. 134)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 207)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor (P. 236)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 203)
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 253)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 203)
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator
(P. 236, 241)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 209)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 250)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 217)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 241)
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 217)
(if equipped)
“A-TRAC” indicator
(P. 245)
Slip indicator ( P. 269)
(if equipped)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 247)
VSC off indicator
(P. 270)
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator ( P. 260)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 270)
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■Cruise control can be set when
● The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
● The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
● The operation cannot be switched for 5 seconds or more after operating
the front-wheel drive control switch (p art-time 4WD models) or the four-
wheel drive control switch (full-time 4WD models).
■ If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Four-wheel drive system (par t-time 4WD models)
Use the front-wheel drive control lever or switch to select the follow-
ing transfer modes:
Ty p e A
The four-wheel drive indicator comes on when H4, N or L4 mode is
selected.
H2 (high speed position, two-wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
H4 (high speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-
road, icy or snow-covered roads. This position provides greater traction
than two-wheel drive.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped.
L4 (low speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “L4” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud
or deep snow.
Four-wheel drive indicator
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
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Ty p e B
The four-wheel drive indicator comes on when H4 or L4 mode is selected.
H2 (high speed position, two-wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
H4 (high speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-
road, icy or snow-covered roads. This position provides greater traction
than two-wheel drive.
L4 (low speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “L4” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud
or deep snow.
Four-wheel drive indicator
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
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Shifting between H2 and H4■ Shifting from H2 to H4
Ty p e A Reduce vehicle speed to less than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H4.
Ty p e B Reduce vehicle speed to less than 62 mph (100 km/h).
Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the front-wheel drive
control switch to H4.
The four-wheel drive indicator will turn on.
■Shifting from H4 to H2
Ty p e A Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H2.
Ty p e B Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the front-wheel drive control
switch to H2.
This can be done at any speed.
The four-wheel drive indicator will go off.
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