Toyota 4Runner 2008 SUV Quick Reference Guide PDF
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2008 Quick Reference Guide
! 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 vehicles main equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owners Manual located in the vehicles glove box. We strongly encourage you to review the Owners Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicles 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 Owners Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted
throughout the Owners 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.
2008 4Runner
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INDEX Item Page no.
OVERVIEW Engine maintenance 7 Fuel tank door release and cap 6 Hood release 7 Indicator symbols 4-5 Instrument cluster 4 Instrument panel 2-3 Keyless entry1 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating 17 Audio 18-19 Auto lock functions1,2 8 Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) 21 Automatic Transmission 8 Bottle holders 23 Clock 13 Cruise control 16 Cup holders 22 Door locks 20 Four-wheel drive 9 Garage door opener (HomeLink)3 21 Light control-Instrument panel 13 Lights1 & turn signals 14 Moonroof1 22 Parking brake 11 Power outlets 23 Rear seat entertainment system 20 Seat adjustments-Front 10 Seat adjustments-Rear 12 Seat heaters 16 Seats-Head restraints 11 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10 Windows1 15 Window-Rear hatch1 15 Windshield wipers & washers 13
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Doors-Child safety locks 24 Seat belts 24 Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24 Spare tire & tools 25 Tire Pressure Warning System 24
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owners Manual for instructions and more information.
3 HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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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
Instrument panel Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
Rear console box
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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 If equipped 2 For details, refer to the Navigation System
Owners Manual.
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
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1 For details, refer to Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers, Section 1-6, 2008 Owners Manual.
2 For details, see Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch, Section 1-3, 2008 Owners Manual.
3 If this light flashes, refer to Four-wheel drive system, Section
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
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
Limited model only
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
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1-7, 2008 Owners Manual. 4 If this light flashes, refer to Rear height control air suspension,
Section 1-7, 2008 Owners Manual. 5 If this light flashes, refer to Cruise control, Section 1-7, 2008
Owners Manual.
Automatic Transmission indicator
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator3
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3
Center differential lock indicator3
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Downhill Assist Control indicator
AUTO LSD indicator
Cruise control indicator5
Height control indicator
Height control OFF indicator4
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator2
Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine indicator may illuminate.
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Fuel tank door release and cap Pull up Turn
Store
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within 30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Panic button
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Back window operation
Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.
Push
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Push and hold
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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 Owners Warranty Information Booklet, Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owners Manual Supplement.
Engine maintenance 6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine
8 cylinder (2UZ-FE) engine
Hood release Pull Pull up latch
and raise hood
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Auto lock functions 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 drivers door is opened.
Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.
Automatic Transmission
1 The engine switch must be ON, and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
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.
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
P R N D 4
3
2
L
Fourth gear
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Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
H2
Full-time four-wheel drive models
Part-time four-wheel drive models
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD) Turn to H4 with speed below 62 mph.
Low speed (4WD) Shift to N position, then push and turn to L4.
Center differential lock button
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
High speed Turn to H4 with speed below 62 mph.
Low speed Shift to N position, then push and turn to L4.
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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)
Seat adjustments-Front Manual seat Power seat
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.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic (if equipped) steering wheel
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Seats-Head restraints Front
Second row seat
Third row
Lock release button
Lock release button Lock release button
Lock release button
With third seat Without third seat
Parking brake
Set: Depress Release: Depress again
(2)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2) (2)
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(2)
(1)
(1)
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Second row seats
Third row seats
Seatback angle
Seatback angle
Seatback angle
Seatback angle
Seat adjustments-Rear (vehicles with third row seats)
Seat adjustments-Rear (vehicles without third row seats)
(1) Push
(2) Lower
(3) Pull up
(5) Fold down
(4) Push down
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Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust interval
Wash and wipe Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
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.
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness control
+
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Clock
H- Hour set M- Minute set :00- Round off
minutes
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights AUTO*
High beam flasher* If equipped
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-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.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
High beam
Right turn
Turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
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Operating from inside
Windows Driver side
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.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Drivers window remains operable.
NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, the window will need to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.
Window-Rear hatch Operating from outside
Up
Down
Window lock switch
Window lock switch
Turn left and hold
Up
Down
Open
Open
Turn right and hold
Close
Close
NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, the rear hatch window will need to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.
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Cruise control
1 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.
Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Left front seat
Right front seat
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Air Conditioning/Heating With DUAL button
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
Fresh or recirculated cabin air Air Conditioning ON/OFF Rear defogger Climate control OFF
Without DUAL button
In or mode, use fresh air ( indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging.
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CD PLAYER 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.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
Type 2 additional functions
Type 3 additional functions
View radio/CD information
Eject CD
Push to turn ON/OFF
Push to adjust tone & balance
Push to skip up/down folder
Seek station/ CD track select
Station/CD track scan
Mode
Load CD(s)
Preset buttons - functions in other modes indicated above number.
View genre/Push to skip up/down folder
Type 1
AM/Satellite radio
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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 vehicles speaker system.
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Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
AUX adapter
RADIO 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.
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Center console
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Front audio system DVD player DVD screen Remote control A/V input adapter 115V AC Power outlet 115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch
Door locks
Unlock Lock
Rear seat entertainment system (if equipped)
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Push the VSC OFF switch when the vehicle is stopped. To deactivate, push the switch again.
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 Owners Manual for more details on this system before attempting to use it.
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink* can be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to the Owners 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.
Garage door opener (HomeLink)* (if equipped)
Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) (if equipped)
VSC OFF
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Moonroof (if equipped)
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof will need to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.
Cup holders Center console
Rear (with third seats) Second row seat
Third row side trim
Rear (without third seats)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Open Close Close
Tilt
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Power outlets
115V AC (if equipped)
ON/OFF switch
Inside center console
Push
Auxiliary box Luggage compartment
NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Engine switch must be in the ACC or ON position to be used.
NOTE: Engine switch must be in the ON position to be used.
Bottle holders Front doors Rear doors
12V DC
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Tire Pressure Warning System 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 Owners Manual for more details.
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Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up or squeeze lock release to lower
Moving the lever to LOCK will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks Rear door
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 Owners Manual.
Keep as low on hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
Spare tire & tools Tool location
Removing the spare tire
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(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.
Refer to the Owners Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
Tool bag
Jack
(1)
(2)
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