Toyota 4RUNNER 2012 User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
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4RUNNER
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!A word about safe vehicle operations
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.
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 in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual.Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
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.
2012
4Runner
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door and cap 6
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1
6
Smart Key system17
Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20-21
Auto lock/unlock1,2 9
Automatic running boards 19
Automatic Transmission 9
Bluetooth
®
audio 23
Clock 14
Cruise control 17
Four-wheel drive 10
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®
)
3
19
iPod
®
/USB/AUX port 21
Light control-Instrument panel 15
Lights1&turn signals 16
Moonroof114
Parking brake 9
Power outlets-12V DC 23
Power outlets-120V AC 22
Seat adjustments-Front 11
Seat adjustments-Second row seats 11
Seat heaters 18
Seats-Folding down second row seats 12
Seats-Head restraints 13
Seats-Returning third row seats 13
Seats-Stowing third row seats 13
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®
) 22
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10
VSC OFF button 15
Windows114
Window-Back window115
Windshield wipers & washers
17
Door locks 24
Doors-Child safety locks 25
Floor mat installation 27
Seat belts 24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety System
TM
26
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Power outside rearview mirror controls
Instrument panel light control
Intuitive parking assist switch and indicator1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
“RSCA OFF” (Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbags “OFF”) switch
120V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Automatic running boards switch1
Windshield wiper de-icer switch1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Wiper and washer controls
Accessory meter/Outside temperature display
Emergency flasher switch
Audio system1/navigation system1,2/Display audio system1,3
Back window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Center console box
Without Smart Key system
With Smart Key system
Manual Air Con
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3
12V DC Power outlet
USB port1
AUX port
Four-wheel drive selector1
Hood release
Steering wheel audio controls1,2,3
Voice command button1,2,3
Telephone switches1,2,3
Ignition switch (standard key)1/“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Party mode switch
Cruise control
Seat heater switch1
120V AC Power outlet1
Power back window switch
1 If equipped
2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
3 For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
ir Conditioning Automatic Air Conditioning 2WD
Part-time 4WD
Full-time 4WD
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OVERVIEW
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Tachometer
Speedometer
Display change button
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Eco driving indicator zone display
Odometer, trip meter and average fuel consumption display
Shift position and shift range indicators
Voltmeter
Instrument cluster
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Indicator symbols
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Optitron type meters
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Headlight low/high beam indicator
1For details, refer to “If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds” Section 5-2, 2012
Owner’s Manual.
2For details, see “SRS airbags” Section 1-7, 2012 Owner’s Manual.
Low fuel level warning1
Non-Optitron type meters
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5
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Crawl Control indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator3
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3
Center differential lock indicator3
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator
Cruise control/Cruise control SET indicator4
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator2
Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
3If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.
4If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.
Multi-terrain select
Rear differential lock indicator
Active traction control indicator
Power steering system warning
1
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System indicator1
Unengaged Park warning light
1
Smart Key system warning1
Intuitive parking assist indicator
Eco driving indicator light
Traction Control OFF indicator
Automatic running boards indicator
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OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door and cap
Pull
Turn to open
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not properly sealed, Check
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Keyless entry
Locking
Unlocking
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will
change the operation mode in succession from:
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Push
Unlock
Push
Lock
Locking Unlocking
Carry remote to unlock
Front door lock Front door unlock
Grasp
Carry remote to lock/unlock/open
Back door lock/unlock/open
Carry remote to lock
Touch
Open
Push
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Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Hood release
Pull
Pull up latch and
raise hood
OVERVIEW
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9
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The ignition/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal
depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
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.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
Auto lock/unlock
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 is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
BRAKE
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Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
H2
Full-time four-wheel drive models
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD)
Shift to “H4” with speed
below 50 mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Stop vehicle, shift to “N”
position, then move the
lever to “L4.”
High speed
(center differential locked)
Low speed
(center differential locked)
Shift to “N” position, then
push and turn to “L4L.”
H4L
L4L
Part-time four-wheel drive models
Neutral
High speed
H4F
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Length
Angle
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11
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Driver seat: seat position, cushion angle and height
Passenger seat: seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat Power seat
Seat adjustments-Second row seats
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Vehicles with third row seats Vehicles without third row seats
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Folding down second row seats
(1) Push
(2) Lower
(3) Stow
(5) Fold down
(4) Pull up
Without third row seats
With third row seats
(1) Push
(2) Lower
(5) Pull up
(3) Fold down
(7) Fold down
(6) Push down
(4) Stow
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13
Seats-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)
(1) Stow (2) Pull up
(3) Pull up
(4) Pull up
(5) Fold down
(1) Stow (2) Pull up (3) Pull up (4) Fold down
From inside
From outside
Seats-Returning third row seats
(if equipped)
(1) Raise
(2) Pull
(3) Raise
Seats-Head restraints
Front and second row
Lock release button
Second row (vehicles
without third row seats) Third row (if equipped)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Clock
H- Hour set
M- Minute set
Windows
Driver side
Automatic operation 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.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Up
Down
Window lock switch
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Open
Close
Close
Tilt
Push once to open partway; again to
open completely.
Push once to close completely. To
stop partway, press switch lightly.
Recommended open
position to minimize
wind noise.
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Light control-Instrument panel
Operating from inside
Window-Back window
Operating from outside
Window lock switch
Open
Close
Turn and hold
Close
Open
With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system
Close
Open
The VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC, VSC
and Auto LSD (2WD) functions.
Refer to Section 2-4 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
VSC OFF
VSC OFF button
Brightness control
+
-
Push and hold
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Turn signals
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Headlights
Parking lights
High beam
Headlights
Parking lights
DRL ON
Auto
DRL OFF
Type B
Type A
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 after locking.
DRL OFF
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Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
NOTE: Rear wiper and washer operate only when back window is fully closed.
*Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Single wipe
Cruise control
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Turning system ON/OFF Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel
Type A Type B
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency* Single wipe
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Type A Type B
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Air Conditioning/Heating
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Temperature selector (driver side)
Fan speed
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and passenger.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and passenger.
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defoggers
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging.
“ ” mode uses fresh air only.
Climate control OFF
Automatic climate control ON
Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow vents and fan will adjust
automatically.
Automatic Air Conditioning
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Driver’s seat
Front passenger’s seat
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