2008 Toyota 4Runner Reference Owners Guide

Customer Experience Center 1-800-331-4331 2008 Quick Reference Guide MN 00505-QRG08-4RUN Printed in the USA 7/07 2008 4Runner This Quick Reference Guide is 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. The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

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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. This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of 4Runner operations. Every 4Runner owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle. Pay special attention to the boxed ” ” information highlighted throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction. ! A word about safe vehicle operations All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. INDEX OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Keyless entry1 Item Page no. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Audio Auto lock functions1,2 Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) Automatic Transmission Bottle holders Clock Cruise control Cup holders Door locks Four-wheel drive Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 Light control-Instrument panel Lights1 & turn signals Moonroof1 Parking brake Power outlets Rear seat entertainment system Seat adjustments-Front Seat adjustments-Rear Seat heaters Seats-Head restraints Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Windows1 Window-Rear hatch1 Windshield wipers & washers SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Doors-Child safety locks Seat belts Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Tire Pressure Warning System 7 6 7 4-5 4 2-3 6 17 18-19 8 21 8 23 13 16 22 20 9 21 13 14 22 11 23 20 10 12 16 11 10 15 15 13 24 24 24 25 24 OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 2 3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information. 1 OVERVIEW Steering wheel switches (if equipped) OVERVIEW Instrument panel Rear console box FEATURES/OPERATIONS Driving position memory switches1 Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 control Wiper and washer controls Power back window switch Audio system or navigation system1,2 Front passenger seat belt reminder light Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator1 Front passenger occupant classification indicator Multi-information display Emergency flasher switch Air Conditioning controls Auxiliary boxes Back window and outside rearview mirror defogger1 switch Four-wheel drive selector1 (full-time 4WD models) or two wheel/four-wheel drive selector1 (part-time 4WD models) Engine switch Cruise control 2 Hood release Fuel tank door opener “RSCA OFF “(Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbags “OFF “) switch1 “AUTO LSD ” switch1 Center differential lock switch1 115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1 Instrument panel light control Steering wheel audio controls1,2 Telephone switches1,2 Navigation voice command button1,2 12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter 115V AC Power outlet1 AUX adapter A/V input adapter1 1 2 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES If equipped For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual. ” 3 OVERVIEW Instrument cluster Limited model only Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag “OFF ” indicator2 Headlight high beam indicator OVERVIEW Front passenger occupant classification indicator Turn signal indicator Tachometer Speedometer Service indicator and reminder Fuel gauge Low fuel level warning Engine coolant temperature Trip meter reset knob Odometer and two trip meters Height control indicator Automatic Transmission indicator Front fog light indicator Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3 Center differential lock indicator3 Four-wheel drive indicator3 Slip indicator “AUTO LSD ” indicator Vehicle Stability Control “OFF ” indicator1 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Indicator symbols Brake system warning1 Charging system warning1 Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder1 Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1 Engine oil replacement reminder1 Open door warning1 Airbag SRS warning1 Low engine oil pressure warning1 Height control indicator Downhill Assist Control indicator Height control “OFF ” indicator4 Cruise control indicator5 Anti-lock Brake System warning1 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1 Low Tire Pressure Warning1 1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning1 For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers, ” Section 1-6, 2008 Owner’s Manual. 2 For details, see “Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch, ” Section 1-3, 2008 Owner’s Manual. 3 If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system, ” Section 4 1-7, 2008 Owner’s Manual. If this light flashes, refer to “Rear height control air suspension, ” Section 1-7, 2008 Owner’s Manual. 5 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control, ” Section 1-7, 2008 Owner’s Manual. 4 5 OVERVIEW Pull up Fuel tank door release and cap Turn Pull Hood release Pull up latch and raise hood OVERVIEW Store 6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine Engine maintenance NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine ” ” indicator may illuminate. Beep sound can be switched “ON ” or “OFF. ” Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Keyless entry (if equipped) 8 cylinder (2UZ-FE) engine Locking operation Push Unlocking operation Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within 30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety. Push and hold Push Back window operation Panic button 6 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. ” 7 Windshield and back window washer fluid tank Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES FEATURES/OPERATIONS 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. Auto lock functions Part-time four-wheel drive models Four-wheel drive (if equipped) OVERVIEW H2 High speed (2WD) High speed (4WD) Turn to “H4 ” with speed below 62 mph. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Automatic Transmission P R N D 4 3 2 L Park1 Reverse Neutral Drive Fourth gear Third gear First gear Second gear Low speed (4WD) Shift to “N ” position, then push and turn to “L4. ” Full-time four-wheel drive models High speed Turn to “H4 ” with speed below 62 mph. Center differential lock button Low speed Shift to “N ” position, then push and turn to “L4. ” FEATURES/OPERATIONS 1 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. The engine switch must be ON, and the brake pedal depressed to shift from “Park. ” 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 is not illuminated). Center differential lock/unlock SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 8 9 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Tilt and telescopic (if equipped) steering wheel Front Seats-Head restraints OVERVIEW (2) (1) Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. To change the angle Hold the steering wheel, pull the lock release lever, tilt to the desired angle, and release the lever. To change the column length Push the lock release lever down, set the desired length, and return the lever to its locked position. Second row seat With third seat (2) (1) Lock release button Without third seat (2) (1) Lock release button FEATURES/OPERATIONS Manual seat Seat adjustments-Front (2) (1) Power seat Third row Lock release button (2) (1) Lock release button Position 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) 10 Parking brake Set: Depress Release: Depress again SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 11 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Second row seats Seatback angle Seat adjustments-Rear (vehicles with third row seats) Front Windshield wipers & washers Adjust interval Interval wipe Fast Slow OVERVIEW Seatback angle Pull to wash and wipe Third row seats Seatback angle Rear Wash and wipe Wipe Interval wipe Wash and wipe Seatback angle Seat adjustments-Rear (vehicles without third row seats) (2) Lower (1) Push (3) Pull up 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. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Light control-Instrument panel Brightness control + (4) Push down SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Clock H- Hour set M- Minute set :00- Round off minutes (5) Fold down 12 13 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Headlights Lights & turn signals Headlights AUTO* Windows Driver side Up Down Window lock switch Down High beam Up OVERVIEW Parking lights Low beam -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. * If equipped High beam flasher Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction. NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, the window will need to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains operable. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Turn signals Right turn Operating from inside Open Close Window-Rear hatch Operating from outside Turn left and hold Open Lane change Lane change Turn right and hold Close Front fog lights (if equipped) Left turn Turn NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, the rear hatch window will need to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Window lock switch SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam. 14 15 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Turning system ON/OFF Cruise control With “DUAL ” button Air Conditioning/Heating OVERVIEW System ON/OFF Functions Resume2/Increase speed Without “DUAL ” button FEATURES/OPERATIONS Cancel1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. 2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph. 1 Set/Decrease speed Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Seat heaters (if equipped) Right front seat Fan speed Temperature Automatic climate control ON/OFF “DUAL ” button Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and passenger. Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and passenger. Airflow vent In ” ” or ” ” mode, use fresh air ( ” ” indicator “OFF “) to reduce window fogging. Fresh or recirculated cabin air Air Conditioning ON/OFF Rear defogger Climate control OFF SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Left front seat 16 17 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio Push to turn ON/OFF Seek station/ CD track select Eject CD Type 1 Preset buttons – functions in other modes indicated above number. Push to adjust tone & balance To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select. To scan stations Push “SCAN. ” Push and hold to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection. RADIO OVERVIEW Type 2 additional functions Station/CD track scan Mode View radio/CD information Push to skip up/down folder Steering wheel controls (if equipped) Load CD(s) View genre/Push to skip up/down folder Type 3 additional functions To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN. ” Push again to hold selection. CD Changer (Types 2 and 3) -To load one disc Push “LOAD ” and insert one disc. -To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD ” until you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc. To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE. ” To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “FOLDER ” or “TYPE/FOLDER. ” CD PLAYER AM/Satellite radio AUX adapter Center console ” + ” Volume control ” ” -In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek the next strong station. -In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/ previous track. “MODE ” Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio system OFF. – > By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system. > FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 18 19 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Door locks Unlock Lock Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* (if equipped) OVERVIEW Rear seat entertainment system (if equipped) Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com * HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) (if equipped) Front audio system DVD player DVD screen Remote control A/V input adapter 115V AC Power outlet 115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch VSC OFF Push the “VSC OFF ” switch when the vehicle is stopped. To deactivate, push the switch again. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Note: Auto LSD will ONLY work in 2-wheel drive. It should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on slippery or unpaved surfaces. Refer to the Owner`s Manual for more details on this system before attempting to use it. 20 21 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Sliding operation Moonroof (if equipped) Tilting operation Front doors Bottle holders Rear doors OVERVIEW Close Open NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof will need to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Tilt Close Auxiliary box 12V DC Power outlets Luggage compartment Center console Cup holders FEATURES/OPERATIONS NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Engine switch must be in the “ACC ” or “ON ” position to be used. 115V AC (if equipped) ON/OFF switch Inside center console Rear (without third seats) Rear (with third seats) Second row seat Third row side trim NOTE: Engine switch must be in the “ON ” position to be used. Push SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 22 23 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Rear door Doors-Child safety locks Moving the lever to “LOCK ” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. Seat belts Take up slack Too high Keep as low on hips as possible 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 the Owner’s Manual. Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Push up or squeeze lock release to lower The system is designed to provide a warning ” ” when tire pressure of any one of the tires (including the spare) is critically low. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. 24 Tire Pressure Warning System Tool location Spare tire & tools OVERVIEW Tool bag Jack Removing the spare tire (1) FEATURES/OPERATIONS (3) (2) Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures. (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. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 25 …

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