Toyota 4Runner 2006 User manual

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster overview 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1−1

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1. Side vents
2. Side defroster outlets
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Personal lights
6. Electric moon roof switch
7. Garage door opener
8. Auxiliary boxes
9. Glove box
10. Automatic transmission selector lever
11. Power door lock switches
12. Power window switches
13. Seat heater switches
14. Rear height control air suspension
switch
15. Rear vents
16. Trash holder
17. Toyota electronic modulated suspension
mode select switch
18. Downhill assist control switch
19. Front cup holders
20. Tilt steering lock release lever
Instrument panel overview

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21. Telescopic steering lock release lever
22. Parking brake pedal
23. Window lock switch
24. Power rear view mirror control switches
Rear console box
1. Power outlet (12 VDC)
2. Power outlet (115 VAC)
3. AUX adapter
4. A/V input adapter

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1. Driving position memory switches
2. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Power back window switch
5. Audio system/rear view monitor system
and navigation system including audio
system (For the navigation system, see
the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.)
6. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light
7. Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent
system indicator light
8. Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light
9. Multi−information display
10. Emergency flasher switch
11. Air conditioning controls
12. Auxiliary box
13. Back window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch
14. Four−wheel drive control switch knob
(full−time four−wheel drive models) or
multi−mode control switch knob
(multi−mode four−wheel drive models)

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15. Ignition switch
16. Cruise control switch
17. Hood lock release lever
18. Fuel filler door opener
19. Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags
off switch
20. “AUTO LSD” switch
21. Center differential lock switch
22. Power outlet main switch
23. Instrument panel light control dial
1. Volume control switches for audio
system/hands−free system (For the
hands−free system, see the separate
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.)
2. “ƜƝ” switch
3. “MODE” switch
4. Telephone switches (See the separate
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.)
5. Speech command switch (See the
separate “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.)
"Steering switches

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1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
4. Fuel gauge
5. Low fuel level warning light
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
7. Trip meter reset knob
8. Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster overview
"Type A

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1. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Low fuel level warning light
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
7. Trip meter reset knob
8. Odometer and two trip meters
"Type B

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or
Driver’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Charging system warning light∗1
Anti−lock brake system warning light∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light∗1
DVehicle stability control system warning
light∗1
DTraction control system warning light∗1
(two−wheel drive models)
DActive traction control system warning light∗1
(four−wheel drive models)
D“AUTO LSD” system warning light∗1
(two−wheel drive models)
DDownhill assist control system warning
light∗1(four−wheel drive models)
DHill−start assist control system warning
light∗1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light∗1(four−wheel drive models)
Low tire pressure warning light∗1
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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Center differential lock indicator light∗3
(four−wheel drive models)
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Slip indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Low speed four−wheel drive indicator light∗3
(four−wheel drive models)
Downhill assist control system indicator light
(four−wheel drive models)
Headlight high beam indicator light
Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system
indicator light
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
indicator light∗2
Headlight low beam indicator light
Tail light indicator light
“AUTO LSD” indicator light
(two−wheel drive models)
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗1(for vehicles sold in Canada)
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
light Vehicle stability control system off indicator light
(four−wheel drive models)
Four−wheel drive indicator light∗3
(multi−mode four−wheel drive models)
Front fog light indicator light

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∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 147 in Section 1−6.
∗2: For details, see “Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
switch” on page 95 in Section 1−3.
∗3: If this light flashes, see “Four−wheel drive system” on page
164 in Section 1−7.
∗4: If this light flashes, see “Rear height control air suspension”
on page 184 in Section 1−7.
∗5: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 195 in
Section 1−7.
Cruise control indicator light∗5
Height control “OFF” indicator light∗4
Height control indicator lights

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
Keys 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine immobilizer system 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless remote control 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power back window 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back door 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft deterrent system 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel tank cap 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric moon roof 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1−2

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Your vehicle is supplied with the two
kinds of keys.
1. Master keys (black)—These keys work
in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will
need one of them to make a new key
with a built−in transponder chip.
2. Sub key (gray)—This key does not
work in the glove box.
A transponder chip for engine immobilizer
system has been placed in the head of
the master and sub keys. These chips are
needed to enable the system to function
correctly, so be careful not to lose these
keys. If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system
or start the engine.
To protect items locked in the glove box
when using valet parking, leave the sub
key with the attendant.
Since the side doors can be locked with-
out a key, you should always carry a
spare key in case you accidentally lock
your keys inside the vehicle.
NOTICE
When using a key containing a trans-
ponder chip, observe the following
precautions:
zWhen starting the engine, do not
use the key with a key ring resting
on the key grip and do not press
the key ring against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts.
Keys

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zWhen starting the engine, do not
use the key with other transponder
keys around (including keys of oth-
er vehicles) and do not press other
key plates against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts. If
this happens, remove the key once
and then insert it again after remov-
ing other transponder keys (includ-
ing keys of other vehicles) from the
ring or while gripping or covering
them with your hand to start the
engine.
zDo not bend the key grip.
zDo not cover the key grip with any
material that cuts off electromagnet-
ic waves.
zDo not knock the key hard against
other objects.
zDo not leave the key exposed to
high temperatures for a long period,
such as on the dashboard and hood
under direct sunlight.
zDo not put the key in water or
wash it in an ultrasonic washer.
zDo not use the key with electromag-
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KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend writing down the key num-
ber and storing it in a safe place.
The engine immobilizer system is a
theft prevention system. When you in-
sert the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key’s head
transmits an electronic code to the ve-
hicle. The engine will start only when
the electronic code in the chip corre-
sponds to the registered ID code for
the vehicle.
The system is automatically set when the
key is removed from the ignition switch.
The indicator light will start flashing to
show the system is set.
If any of the following indicator conditions
occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.
DThe indicator light stays on except
when the theft deterrent system is set-
ting or activating. (See “Theft deterrent
system” on page 35 in this Section.)
DThe indicator light does not start flash-
ing when the key is removed from the
ignition switch.
DThe indicator light flashes inconsistent-
ly.
Engine immobilizer system

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Inserting the registered key in the ignition
switch automatically cancels the system,
which enables the engine to start. The
indicator light will go off.
For your Toyota dealer to make you a
new key with built−in transponder chip,
your dealer will need your key number
and master key. However, there is a limit
to the number of additional keys your
Toyota dealer can make for you.
If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the sys-
tem or start the engine.
NOTICE
Do not modify, remove or disas-
semble the engine immobilizer sys-
tem. If any unauthorized changes or
modifications are made, proper opera-
tion of the system cannot be guaran-
teed.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
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, includ-
ing interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS−210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
1. “LOCK” switch
2. “UNLOCK” switch
3. Back window open switch
4. “PANIC” switch
Wireless remote control—

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The wireless remote control system is
designed to lock or unlock all the side
doors and back door, open the back
window or activate the “PANIC” mode
from a distance within approximately 1
m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.
When you operate any switch, push it
slowly and securely.
The wireless remote control transmitter is
an electronic component. Observe the fol-
lowing instructions in order not to cause
damage to the transmitter.
DDo not leave the transmitter in places
where the temperature becomes high
such as on the dashboard.
DDo not disassemble it.
DAvoid knocking it hard against other
objects or dropping it.
DAvoid putting it in water.
You can use up to 4 wireless remote con-
trol transmitters for the same vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed
information.
If the wireless remote control transmitter
does not actuate the doors, back window
or alarm, operate from a normal distance:
DCheck for closeness to a radio trans-
mitter such as a radio station or an
airport which can interfere with normal
operation of the transmitter.
DThe battery may have been consumed.
Check the battery in the transmitter. To
replace the battery, see “—Replacing
battery” on page 20.
If you lose your transmitter, contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci-
dent. (See “If you lose your wireless re-
mote control transmitter” on page 395 in
Section 4.)
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
—Locking and unlocking
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To lock and unlock all the side doors
and back door, push the switches of
the transmitter slowly and securely.
To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the
side doors and back door are locked si-
multaneously. At this time one beep will
be heard, and the turn signal lights flash
once.
Check to see that all the side doors and
back door are securely locked.
If any of the side doors or the back door
is not securely closed, locking cannot be
performed by the “LOCK” switch and a
beep will sound continuously for 10 sec-
onds. However, if the key is in the ignition
switch, a beep will not sound.
To stop the buzzer, close all the side
doors and back door securely or push the
“UNLOCK” switch.
The buzzer can be disabled. For details,
contact your Toyota dealer.
To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK” switch
once to unlock the driver’s door alone.
Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds
unlocks all the side doors and back door
simultaneously. Each time the “UNLOCK”
switch is pushed, two beeps will be heard,
and the turn signal lights flash twice.
This double switch operation to unlock all
the side doors and back door can be
changed to a single switch operation. For
details, contact your Toyota dealer.
When the “UNLOCK” switch is pressed,
the interior light, luggage compartment
light, ignition switch light and running
board lights (on some models) will come
on and remain on for about 15 seconds
before fading out. (For details, see “Interi-
or light” on page 136, “Luggage compart-
ment light” on page 138, “Ignition switch
light” on page 139 and “Running board
lights” on page 140 in Section 1−5.)
You have 30 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all the
side doors and back door will be automati-
cally locked again.
The timing for the automatic door lock
function can be changed. For details, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept
pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera-
tion is not repeated. Release the switch
and then push again.
The following adjustments can be made in
this system. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.
DCancelling the wireless door locking or
unlocking function
DCancelling the flash of the turn signal
lights
DChanging the volume of beep sound

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To open the back window, push the
back window open switch of the trans-
mitter for about 1 second. The window
will fully open.
At this time, you can hear a beep.
If the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion, the back window cannot be opened
by the back window open switch.
To open the back window with the key,
see “Power back window” on page 30 in
this Section.
The back window opening program by
wireless remote control can be changed or
disabled. For details, contact your Toyota
dealer.
Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the
horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and turn signal
lights, and turns on the interior and
luggage compartment lights.
The “PANIC” switch is used to deter ve-
hicle theft when you witness anyone at-
tempting to break into or damage your
vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
alarm midway, push any of the switch on
the wireless remote control transmitter.
You can also stop the alarm by turning
the ignition key from the “LOCK” to “ON”
position.
The “PANIC” mode does not work when
the ignition key is in the “ON” position.
This alarm function can be disabled. For
details, contact your Toyota dealer.
—Opening back window —Activating panic mode

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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
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, includ-
ing interference that may cause unde-
sired 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 protec-
tion 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 instruc-
tions, 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 interfer-
ence to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is en-
couraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following
measures:
DReorient or relocate the receiving an-
tenna.
DIncrease the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
DConnect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
DConsult the dealer or an experienced
radio / TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.

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For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium
battery or equivalent.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken to pre-
vent small children from swallowing
the removed transmitter battery or
components.
NOTICE
zWhen replacing the transmitter bat-
tery, be careful not to lose the com-
ponents.
zReplace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by a
Toyota dealer.
zDispose of used batteries according
to the local laws.
Replace the transmitter battery by follow-
ing these procedures:
1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the
transmitter case.
—Replacing battery