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4RUNNER (U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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TABLE OF CONTENTS4
4RUNNER (U)5-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Manual air conditioning system............................. 340
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 347
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 355
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 357
• Interior lights ................. 358
• Personal lights .............. 358 5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ...... 360
• Glove box ...................... 361
• Console box .................. 361
• Cup holders ................... 362
• Auxiliary box .................. 364
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/pen holder.......... 365
• Bottle holders ................ 366
Luggage compartment features ........................... 367
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features........ 372
• Sun visors ..................... 372
• Vanity mirrors ................ 372
• Clock ............................. 373
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 374
• Power outlets ................ 378
• USB charging ports ....... 381
• Armrest.......................... 383
• Assist grips .................... 383
Garage door opener .......... 384
5Interior features
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4RUNNER (U)Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 158
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 372
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 372
Interior light
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 358
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 358
Moon roof switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 170
“SOS” button
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 70
Garage door opener switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
Microphone
*3
Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 383
Active traction control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
VSC off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 322
DAC switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 307
Rear differential lock switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
Crawl Control switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 10
Multi-terrain Select switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 313
Auxiliary box
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
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Interior features5
4RUNNER (U)5-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ............................ 340
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 347
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 355
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 357
• Interior lights ................. 358
• Personal lights .............. 358
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 360
• Glove box...................... 361
• Console box .................. 361
• Cup holders .................. 362
• Auxiliary box ................. 364
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/pen holder ......... 365
• Bottle holders ................ 366
Luggage compartment features ........................... 367
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 372
• Sun visors ..................... 372
• Vanity mirrors................ 372
• Clock ............................. 373
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 374
• Power outlets ................ 378
• USB charging ports....... 381
• Armrest ......................... 383
• Assist grips ................... 383
Garage door opener.......... 384
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Interior features
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5-2. Using the interior lights
Rear interior light (P. 358)
Front interior light/fr ont personal lights ( P. 3 5 8 )
Shift lever light (when the engine switch is in the “ACC” or “O N”
position [without a smart key s ystem] or the engine switch is i n
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode [with a smart key system])
Inside door handle lights (if equipped)
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Engine switch light (vehicles without a smart key system)
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Door courtesy lights
Turning the instrument panel light control dial fully downward disables
the inside door handle lights, f ootwell lights and shift lever light.
( P. 89)
Interior li ghts list
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3585-2. Using the interior lights
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Front
Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
■RearTurns the door position on
Turns the light off
Turns the light on
Turns the lights on/off
Interior lights
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2
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3
Personal lights
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3595-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
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■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine sw itch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors ar e open/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/un locked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on, the lights will go off autom atically after 20
minutes:
● Engine switch light
● Front interior light
● Rear interior light
● Personal lights
● Footwell lights
● Inside door handle lights
● Door courtesy lights
■ Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be c hanged.
(Customizable features: P. 545)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engin e is not
running.
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5-4. Other interior features
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover
is opened.
Other interior features
Sun visors
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3
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while th e engine is off.