OPERATIONOFINSTRUMENTSANDCONTROLS -> Engine (ignition) switch for Your Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fourth Generation (2003-2009)

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Engine (ignition) switch  
“LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering  
wheel is locked. The key can be re-  
moved only at this position.  
NOTICE  
Do not leave the engine switch in the  
“ON” position if the engine is not  
running. The battery will discharge  
and the ignition could be damaged.  
You must push in the key to turn engine  
switch from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position.  
The selector lever must be in the “P”  
position before pushing the key.  
Once you remove the key, the engine im-  
mobilizer system is automatically set. (See  
“Engine immobilizer system” on page 14  
in Section 12.)  
When starting the engine, the engine  
switch may seem stuck at the “LOCK”  
position. To free it, first be sure the key  
is pushed all the way in, and then rock  
the steering wheel slightly while turning  
the key gently.  
“START”—Starter motor on. The engine  
switch will return to the “ON” position  
when released.  
For starting tips, see page 369 in Section  
3.  
Approximately five hours after the engine  
is turned off, you may hear sound coming  
from underneath the luggage compartment  
for several minutes. This is normal opera-  
tion and does not indicate a malfunction.  
(See “Leak detection pump” on page viii.)  
“ON”—Engine on and all accessories  
on.  
This is the normal driving position.  
“ACC”—Accessories such as the radio  
operate, but the engine is off.  
It is not a malfunction if the needles on  
all meters and gauges move slightly when  
the engine switch is turned to the “ACC”,  
“ON” or “START” position.  
If you leave the engine switch in the  
“ACC” or “LOCK” position and open the  
driver’s door, a buzzer will remind you to  
remove the key.  
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