Get Otherequipment Guide for Toyota 4 Runner SUV Third Generation (1996-2002)

’01 4Runner_U (L/O 0008)

SECTION 1− 9

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS

Other equipment

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Thermometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Cigarette lighter and ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Garage door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Garage door opener box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Auxiliary box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Warning reflector holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Rear console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Card holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Front cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Rear cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Tie−down hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Luggage cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Floor mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

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Clock

Thermometer

If the electrical power source has been

disconnected from the clock, the time dis-

play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one

o’clock).

When the instrument panel lights are

turned on, the brightness of the time in-

dication will be reduced.

The digital clock indicates the time.

The thermometer indicates the outside

air temperature when you push the

“OUT/T” button.

The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”

position.

The key must be in the “ON” position.

To reset the hour: Push the “H” button.

To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button.

Pushing the button once again or turning

the temperature selector will turn off the

display.

If quick adjustment to a full hour is de-

sired, push the “:00” button.

When the air conditioning system is on,

pushing the button once indicates the out-

For example, if the “:00” button is de-

pressed when the time is between

1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00.

If the time is between 1:30—1:59, the

time will change to 2:00.

side temperature and

a

second time

changes the display back to the air condi-

tioning temperature.

Also, turning the temperature selector

while the outside temperature is indicated

changes the display to the air conditioning

temperature.

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Cigarette lighter and ashtrays

The vehicles sold in U.S.A., the tempera-

ture is indicated in degrees Fahrenheit,

while the vehicles sold in Canada, the

temperature is indicated in degrees Centi-

grade.

CIGARETTE LIGHTER

To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.

When it becomes heated, it automatical-

ly pops out ready for use.

If the engine is not running, the key must

be in the “ACC” position.

Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed

in.

Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or

equivalent for replacement.

ASHTRAY

To use the ashtray, pull it out.

Cigarette lighter and front ashtray

When finished with your cigarette, thor-

oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-

vent other cigarette butts from catching

fire. After using the ashtray, push it back

in completely.

To remove the ashtray, press down on the

lock spring plate and pull out.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or sudden stop

while driving, always push the ash-

tray back in completely after using.

Rear ashtray

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Power outlets

Glove box

The power outlets are designed for

power supply for car accessories.

The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”

position for the power outlet to be used.

NOTICE

z To prevent the fuse from being

blown, do not use the electricity

over the total vehicle capacity of

12V/120W.

z To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not use the power

outlets longer than necessary when

the engine is not running.

Instrument panel

To use the glove box, do this.

To open: Pull the lever.

z Close the power outlet lids when

the power outlets are not in use.

Inserting a foreign object other than

the appropriate plug that fits the

outlet, or allowing any liquid into

the outlet may cause electrical fail-

ure or short circuits.

On some models, the glove box light will

come on when the glove box is open with

the instrument panel lights on.

To lock: Insert the master key and turn it

clockwise.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or a sudden stop,

always keep the glove box door

closed while driving.

Luggage compartment

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Garage door opener

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(a) Programming the HomeLink

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3. Simultaneously press and hold the

hand−held garage transmitter button

The HomeLink in your vehicle has 3

buttons and you can store one program

for each button.

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along with the selected HomeLink but-

ton.

4. When the indicator light on the

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HomeLink changes from a slow to a

To ensure correct programming into the

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HomeLink , install a new battery in the

rapid flash after 20 seconds, you can

release both buttons.

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hand−held transmitter prior to program-

ming.

5. Test the operation of the HomeLink by

The battery side of the hand−held trans-

mitter must be pointed away from the

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HomeLink during the programming pro-

cess.

pressing the newly programmed button.

If programming a garage door opener,

check to see if the garage door opens

and closes.

For Canadian users, follow the procedure

in “Programming an entrance gate/Pro-

gramming all devices in the Canadian

market”.

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1. Decide which of 3 HomeLink buttons

you want to program.

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The garage door opener (HomeLink

Universal Transceiver) is manufactured

If the garage door does not operate, iden-

tify if your garage transmitter is of the

“Rolling Code” type. Press and hold the

programmed HomeLink button. The ga-

rage door has the rolling code feature if

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the indicator light (on the HomeLink )

flashes rapidly and then remains lit after

2 seconds. If your garage transmitter is

the “Rolling Code” type, proceed to the

heading “Programming a rolling code sys-

tem”.

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under license from HomeLink and can

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be programmed to operate garage

doors, gates, entry doors, door locks,

home lighting systems, and security

systems, etc.

2. Place your hand−held garage transmit-

ter 25 to 75 mm (1 to 3 in.) away from

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the surface of the HomeLink .

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Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink

in view while programming.

6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each re-

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maining HomeLink button to program

another device.

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Programming a rolling code system

The ceiling mounted garage door opener

motor should now recognize the

HomeLink unit and be able activate the

garage door up/down.

6. Test the operation of the HomeLink by

pressing the newly programmed button.

Check to see if the gate/device oper-

ates correctly.

If your device is “Rolling Code”

equipped, it is necessary to follow

steps 1 through 4 under the heading

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“Programming the HomeLink ” before

proceeding with the steps listed below.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each re-

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each re-

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maining HomeLink button to program

another rolling code system.

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maining HomeLink button to program

another device.

1. Locate the “training” button on the ceil-

ing mounted garage door opener motor.

The exact location and color of the

button may vary by brand of garage

door opener. Refer to the owner’s

guide supplied by the garage door

opener manufacturer for the location of

this “training” button.

Programming an entrance gate/Program-

ming all devices in the Canadian market

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Programming other devices

To program other devices such as home

security systems, home door locks or

lighting, contact your authorized Toyota

dealer for assistance.

1. Decide which of the 3 HomeLink but-

tons you want to program.

2. Place

your

transmitter 25 to 75 mm (1 to 3 in.)

hand−held gate/device

Reprogramming a button

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Individual HomeLink

erased, however, to reprogram

away from

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HomeLink .

the

surface

of

the

buttons cannot be

single

2. Press the “training” button on the ceil-

ing mounted garage door opener motor.

a

button, follow the procedure “Programming

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Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink

in view while programming.

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the HomeLink ”.

Following this step, you have 30 seconds

in which to initiate step 3 below.

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3. Press

and

hold

the

selected

(b) Operating the HomeLink

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To operate the HomeLink , press the

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appropriate HomeLink button to activate

the programmed device. The HomeLink

indicator light should come on. The

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HomeLink continues to send the signal

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HomeLink button.

3. Press and release the vehicle’s pro-

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grammed HomeLink button twice. The

4. Continuously press and release (cycle)

the hand−held gate/device transmitter

button every two seconds until step 5

is complete.

garage door may open. If the door

does open, the programming process is

complete. If the door does not open,

press and release the button a third

time. This third press and release will

complete the programming process by

opening the garage door.

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for up to 20 seconds as long as the

button is pressed.

5. When the indicator light on the

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HomeLink changes from a slow to a

rapid flash after 20 seconds, you can

release both buttons.

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(c) Erasing

the

memory (all three programs)

entire

HomeLink

This device complies with Part 15 of the

CAUTION

FCC Rules and with RSS−210 of the

Industry Canada. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept

any interference that may be received,

including interference that may cause

undersired operation.

To erase all previously programmed codes

at one time, press and hold down the 2

outside buttons for 20 seconds until the

indicator light flashes.

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Universal Transceiver, you may be

operating a garage door or other

device. Make sure people and ob-

jects are out of the way of the ga-

rage door or other device to pre-

vent potential harm or damage.

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase

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the programs stored in the HomeLink

memory.

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D Do not use this HomeLink Univer-

WARNING: This transmitter has been

tested and complies with FCC and

Industry Canada rules. Changes or

modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for com-

pliance could void the user’s author-

ity to operate the device.

sal Transceiver with any garage

door opener that lacks the safety

stop and reverse feature as re-

quired by federal safety standards.

(This includes any garage door

opener model manufactured before

April 1, 1982.) A garage door open-

er, which cannot detect an object,

signaling the door to stop and re-

verse, does not meet current feder-

al safety standards. Using a garage

door opener without these features

increases risk of serious injury or

death.

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Garage door opener box

The box is designed to store a garage

door opener transmitter.

Remove the paper strip covering the adhe-

Please note if transmitter has wire clip for

sun visor, this clip must be removed prior

to adhesion of the Velcro.

sive on back side of loop and adhere loop

to back side of the transmitter near cen-

ter.

Open the cover and remove the Velcro

loop.

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Place the transmitter with Velcro loop fac-

ing inside of box into the box. Make sure

the transmitter button is located above

button pins.

Remove spacers from the box. Place the

When the garage door opener transmitter

is properly installed, you can operate the

transmitter by pushing the cover.

largest spacer on the pin that would be

below transmitter button when the cover is

closed. Close the cover.

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Auxiliary box (type A)

Put the remained spacers back in its

place.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or a sudden stop,

always keep the garage door opener

box closed while driving.

If the spacer does not contact with your

garage door opener transmitter:

To use the box, open the lid.

CAUTION

D Check to see if spacer is on correct

pin.

D To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or a sudden

stop, always keep the box closed

while driving.

D Attach another spacer to the top of

original spacer. Check operation. If re-

quired, continue add spacers until con-

tact is achieved.

D Do not place any object heavier

than approximately 50 g (0.11 lb.) in

it. Heavier objects may cause the

box to open and contents to fly out

resulting in injuries.

If the transmitter is clattering during driv-

ing, fill in a piece of felt or pad to prevent

the transmitter from clattering.

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Auxiliary box (type B)

Warning reflector holder

NOTICE

In hot weather, inside of the vehicle

becomes very hot. Do not leave any-

thing flammable or deformable such

as a lighter, the glasses, etc. inside.

To open the box, turn the two knobs.

The auxiliary box is equipped with two

straps to hold the warning reflector.

Although the warning reflector itself is not

included as an original equipment, this

auxiliary box can be used to store the

warning reflector.

Hold the warning reflector kit with the

straps.

1. To release: Push in both sides of the

buckle as shown in the illustration.

2. To tighten: Connect the buckle, then

pull on the belt.

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Rear console box

UPPER TRAY

To access the upper tray, raise the con-

sole box lid without touching the lock

release lever.

CONSOLE BOX

To access the rear console box, pull up

the lock release lever while raising the

rear console box lid.

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Card holder

Front cup holders

There is a card holder on the inside of

the rear console box lid.

To use the card holder, raise the console

box lid without touching the lock release

lever.

The cup holders are designed for hold-

ing cups or drink−cans securely.

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Rear cup holders

The cup holders are designed for hold-

ing cups or drink−cans securely.

CAUTION

USING REAR CUP HOLDERS

D Do not place anything else other

than cups or drink−cans on the cup

holder, as such items may be

thrown about in the compartment

and possibly injure people in the

vehicle during sudden braking or in

an accident.

To use the rear cup holders, pull out

the rear cup holder lid.

You can select from 3 arm positions.

CAUTION

D Do not place anything else other

than cups or drink−cans on the cup

holder, as such items may be

thrown about in the compartment

and possibly injure people in the

vehicle during sudden braking or in

an accident.

D To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or a sudden

stop while driving, keep the cup

holder closed when it is not in use.

D To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or a sudden

stop while driving, keep the cup

holder closed when it is not in use.

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Tie−down hooks

Luggage cover

CLOSING REAR CUP HOLDER LID

To secure your luggage, use the tie−

down hooks as shown above.

To use the luggage cover, pull it out of

the retractor and hook it to the an-

chors.

To close the rear cup holder lid, re-

place the arms and pull up the lid.

See “Luggage stowage precautions” in

Section 2 for precautions in loading lug-

gage.

NOTICE

Be sure to replace the arms before

closing the rear cup holder lid.

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Floor mat

To remove the luggage cover, retract

and lift it up.

Use a floor mat of the correct size.

CAUTION

If the floor carpet and floor mat have a

hole, then it is designed for use with a

locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking

clip into the hole in the floor carpet.

Make sure the floor mat is properly

placed on the floor carpet. If the floor

mat slips and interferes with the

movement of the pedals during driv-

ing, it may cause an accident.

NOTICE

As the plastic parts used on both

ends of the luggage cover may break

if exposed to a shock, take care not

to hit or knock them when attaching,

detaching or storing the cover.

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