Toyota 4RUNNER 2009 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Before driving

2

When driving

Interior

3

features

Maintenance

4

and care

When trouble

5

arises

Vehicle

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specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in­terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it­yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

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For owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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Before driving

1-1. Key information

Keys..................................... 28

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system... 88

Alarm.................................... 90

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................... 92

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors

Wireless remote control ....... 29

Side doors............................ 33

Back door............................. 38

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)

Front seats........................... 41

Rear seats............................ 44

Driving position memory

system................................ 58

Head restraints..................... 60

Seat belts............................. 63

Steering wheel ..................... 69

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 70

Outside rear view mirrors..... 73

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows .................... 76

Power back window ............. 79

Moon roof............................. 82

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap.... 85

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture......... 93

SRS airbags ......................... 95

Front passenger occupant

classification system

Child restraint systems ....... 113

Installing child restraints..... 117

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When driving

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 132

Engine (ignition) switch....... 140

Automatic

Turn signal lever................. 145

Parking brake ..................... 146

Horn.................................... 147

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 148

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 151

Accessory meter................. 155

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch ................. 158

Fog light switch................... 162

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 163

Transmission

............ 108

...... 143

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Rear window wiper and

washer.............................. 165

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control...................... 166

Electronically modulated

air suspension................... 169

AUTO LSD system

(2WD models and
Multi-mode 4WD

models)............................. 175

Four-wheel drive system

(4WD models)................... 177

Active traction control

system (L4 mode on 4WD

models)............................. 182

Rear differential lock

system .............................. 184

Downhill Assist Control....... 186

Driving assist systems ........ 188

2-5. Driving information

Off-road precautions........... 198

Cargo and luggage ............. 203

Vehicle load limits............... 211

Winter driving tips ............... 213

Trailer towing ...................... 216

Dinghy towing ..................... 228

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system (without

navigation system)

............. 241

Using the radio................... 244

Using the CD player........... 250

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs....................... 257

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 266

Using the AUX adapter....... 269

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 271

3-3. Using the rear audio/video

system

Rear seat entertainment

system.............................. 274

Using the DVD player

(DVD video)...................... 280

Using the DVD player

(video CD)........................ 288

Using the DVD player

(audio CD/CD text)........... 291

Using the DVD player

(MP3 discs)...................... 292

Using the video mode......... 294

Changing the Setup Menu

settings............................. 297

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4

5

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Interior features

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Air conditioning system....... 230

Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers....... 240

3-4. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 305

• Personal lights.................. 306

• Personal/interior lights...... 307

• Interior light ...................... 307

3-5. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 309

• Glove box......................... 310

• Coin holder....................... 311

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

• Console box..................... 312

• Tissue pocket................... 313

• Trash holder..................... 314

• Overhead console............ 316

• Cup holders...................... 316

• Bottle holders................... 321

• Auxiliary boxes................. 322

3-6. Other interior features

Sun visors .......................... 323

Vanity mirrors..................... 324

Clock.................................. 325

Outside temperature

display.............................. 326

Rear side-view mirrors ....... 328

Power outlets ..................... 329

Seat heaters....................... 334

Armrest............................... 336

Floor mat............................ 337

Luggage compartment

features............................ 338

Garage door opener........... 345

Compass............................ 350

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Maintenance and care

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior ................. 356

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior .................. 359

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements .................... 362

General maintenance......... 364

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs .......................... 367

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 368

Hood................................... 372

Engine compartment .......... 373

Tires.................................... 389

Tire inflation pressure......... 395

Wheels................................ 398

Air conditioning filter........... 400

Wireless remote control

battery .............................. 402

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 404

Light bulbs.......................... 415

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When trouble arises

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 495

Items to initialize................. 498

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 426

If your vehicle needs to be

towed................................ 427

If you think something is

wrong................................ 432

Fuel pump shut off

system .............................. 433

Event data recorder ............ 434

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on or a

warning buzzer sounds..... 436

If you have a flat tire............ 445

If the engine will not start.... 456

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P.................... 457

If you lose your keys........... 458

If the vehicle battery is

discharged........................ 459

If your vehicle overheats..... 463

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 466

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For owners

Reporting safety defects for

U.S. owners...................... 500

Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 501

Index

Abbreviation list........................ 504

Alphabetical index.................... 506

What to do if.............................. 515

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Vehicle specifications

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel, oil

level, etc.) ......................... 470

Fuel information.................. 481

Tire information................... 484

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Pictorial index

Exterior

Headlights (low beam)

Windshield wipers

P. 163

Hood

Headlights
(high beam)

P. 159

P. 372

P. 158

Front turn signal lights

Moon roof∗

P. 82

Outside rear view
mirrors

P. 73

Running board
lights

Front side marker lights

P. 145

∗

P. 158

P. 305

Fog lights∗

P. 162

Parking lights

P. 158

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Roof luggage carrier∗

Fuel filler door

P. 85

P. 203

Rear turn signal lights

Rear window
defogger

Back window

P. 145

P. 240

P. 79

Side doors

Tires

l Rotation
l Replacement
l Inflation pressure
l Information

P. 33

P. 389
P. 445
P. 395
P. 484

Rear window wiper

License plate lights

Back door

P. 38

Stop/tail and rear side marker lights

P. 165

P. 158

P. 158

∗: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Interior

Head restraints

Bottle holders

Seat belts

P. 60

P. 321

P. 63

Console box

P. 312

P. 147

Horn
SRS driver

airbag

P. 95

SRS front passenger
airbag

P. 95

Glove box

P. 310

Rear seats∗

Rear seats

P. 45

P. 44

SRS side airbags

P. 95

Floor mats

Front seats

P. 337

P. 41

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Personal lights

P. 306

Garage door opener switches∗

Interior lights∗
Personal/interior lights

Rear seat entertainment

∗

system

SRS curtain shield
airbags

Interior lights

P. 95

P. 307

Rear side-view mirrors∗

Moon roof switch∗

P. 307

∗

P. 274

P. 328

Sun visors

P. 345

P. 82

Overhead console

P. 316

P. 323

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Compass∗

Vanity mirror

P. 70

P. 350

P. 324

∗: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Interior

Door lock switch

Inside door lock
button

P. 34

Outside rear view mirror switches

P. 33

P. 73

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Window lock switch

Power window switches

P. 77

P. 76

Height control switch∗

P. 182

A-TRAC switch
Shift lever

∗

P. 143

P. 169

HEIGHT CONTROL OFF

P. 169

∗

switch
RR DIFF LOCK switch

∗

P. 184

Shift lock override
button

Cup holders

P. 457

P. 316

Power outlets

Power back window

∗

P. 79

P. 334

switch

Seat heater
switch

P. 329

Coin holder

A/V input adapter∗

Seat heater switch∗

P. 311

AUX adapter

Power outlet∗

P. 269

P. 329

P. 294

P. 334

DAC switch∗

P. 186

∗: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Interior

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Trash holder

P. 314

Armrest

P. 336

Rear cup holders∗
Rear cup holders and tray∗

P. 316

P. 316

∗: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch
Turn signal lever

Fog light switch∗

Gauges and meters

P. 158
P. 145

P. 162

P. 148

Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch

P. 163

P. 165

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Hood lock release lever

Fuel filler door opener

Parking brake pedal

Auxiliary box

P. 85

P. 146

P. 322

P. 372

Accessory meter

P. 155

Clock

P. 325

Audio system
Navigation system

Back window defogger/
Back window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers

P. 241

*

Emergency flasher switch

Security indicator

P. 240

∗

P. 88

P. 426

Air conditioning system

P. 230

∗: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual ”

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Engine (ignition) switch

Four-wheel drive control switch∗

P. 140

P. 177

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Audio remote control switches∗

P. 271

Telephone switches*

Talk switch*

Cruise control switch

P. 166

∗: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Instrument panel light
control dial

Power outlet main

P. 329

∗

switch
Center differential

P. 179

lock switch

∗

Driving position memory switches∗

Tilt steering lock release lever

P. 149

Telescopic steering lock
release lever

P. 58

∗

P. 69

P. 69

VSC OFF switch∗

P. 175, 190, 192, 195, 194

RSCA OFF switch

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P. 107

Pictorial index

Luggage compartment

Child restraint anchor brackets

Double deck∗

Tie-down hooks

P. 342

P. 338

Back door strap

Tie-down hooks

P. 117

P. 39

P. 338

Cargo net hooks

P. 339

∗: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Luggage compartment

Cargo net hooks

P. 339

Luggage cover∗

Auxiliary box∗

Shopping bag hooks∗

P. 445

Jack

P. 341

P. 322

P. 340

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Tools

P. 445

Cargo net hooks

P. 339

Auxiliary box∗

P. 322

Shopping bag hooks∗

Auxiliary box∗

P. 340

Power outlet

P. 343

P. 329

∗: If equipped

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For your information

Main Owners Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equip­ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota
does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen­tial multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake sys­tem, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check
with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions
regarding installation.

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Scrapping your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo­nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con­trol batteries.

CAUTION

n General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ­ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi­cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you,
your occupants or others.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis­tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.

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CAUTION

n General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addi­tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the
warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in
order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or
its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must
or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota
and its equipment.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do
not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and
other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. a lid opens).

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1-1. Key information

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Master keys
Valet key
Key number plate

n When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (→P. 310)
Carry the master key for your own use and leave the valet key only with the

attendant.

n Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. (→P. 458)

NOTICE

n To prevent key damage

l Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-

tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.

l Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-

rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Wireless remote control

The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi­cle from outside the vehicle.

Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.

Open the back window
(push and hold)

Sounds alarm
(push and hold)

n Operation signals

Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that

the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked:
Twice)

Back window: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the back window has been

opened.

n Panic mode

When PANIC switch is pushed for longer
than about one second, an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds and the vehi­cle lights will flash to deter any person
from trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.

To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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Before driving

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

n Door lock buzzer

If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.

n Wireless remote control battery depletion

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the wireless remote control is not used.) If the wireless remote control
function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (→P. 402)

n If the wireless remote control does not operate

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. (→P. 33)

n Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

n Alarm

Using the wireless remote control to lock the door will set the alarm system.
(→P. 90)

n Conditions affecting operation

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow­ing situations.

l Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio waves

l When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-

nication device

l When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
l When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a

metallic object

l When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
l When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as

a personal computer

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking th e do o r s

n Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 495)

n Certification for wireless remote control

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

NOTICE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How­ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
l Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Before driving

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