’01 4Runner_U (L/O 0008)
Headlights and turn signals
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Daytime running light system (on some
models)
The headlights turn on when the parking
brake is released with the engine started,
even with the light switch in the “OFF”
position. They will not go off until the
ignition switch is turned off.
HEADLIGHTS
High−Low beams—For high beams, turn
the headlights on and push the lever away
from you (position 1). Pull the lever to-
ward you (position 2) for low beams.
To turn on the other exterior lights and
instrument panel lights, twist the knob to
the position 1.
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
Under the daytime running light system,
the headlights turn on at reduced intensity.
Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn
to full intensity for driving at night.
The headlight high beam indicator light
(blue light) on the instrument panel will
tell you that the high beams are on.
Position 2—Headlights and all of the
above
Flashing the high beam headlights
(position 3)—Pull the lever all the way
back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
The lights automatically turn off when the
driver’s door is opened with the ignition
switch turned off. To turn them on again,
turn the key to the “ON” position or actu-
ate the headlight switch. If you are going
to park for over one week, make sure the
headlight switch is off.
You can flash the high beam headlights
with the knob turned to “OFF”.
2001 4RUNNER (OM35768U)
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