Operation of each component -> Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors for Your Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fifth Generation (2010-2024)

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Steering wheel  
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.  
Adjustment procedure  
1
Hold the steering wheel and  
push the lever down.  
3
2
Adjust to the ideal position by  
moving the steering wheel hori-  
zontally and vertically.  
After adjustment, pull the lever up  
to secure the steering wheel.  
Horn  
To sound the horn, press on or  
close to the  
mark.  
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WARNING  
Caution while driving  
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.  
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-  
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.  
After adjusting the steering wheel  
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.  
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an  
accident, and resulting in death or serious injury. Also, the horn may not  
sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.  
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Inside rear view mirror  
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-  
cient confirmation of the rear view.  
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror  
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving  
posture.  
Adjust the height of the rear view  
mirror by moving it up and down.  
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Anti-glare function  
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles  
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.  
Changing automatic anti-glare  
function mode  
ON/OFF  
When the automatic anti-glare  
function is in on mode, the indica-  
tor illuminates.  
The function will set to on mode  
each time the engine switch is  
turned to IGNITION ON mode.  
Pressing the button turns the func-  
tion to off mode. (The indicator also  
turns off.)  
Indicator  
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To prevent sensor error  
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-  
erly, do not touch or cover them.  
WARNING  
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.  
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,  
resulting in death or serious injury.  
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Outside rear view mirrors  
Adjustment procedure  
1
To select a mirror to adjust,  
press the switch.  
Left  
1
2
Right  
3
2
To adjust the mirror, press the  
switch.  
Up  
1
2
3
4
Right  
Down  
Left  
Folding the mirrors  
Push the mirror back in the direc-  
tion of the vehicle’s rear.  
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Mirror angle can be adjusted when  
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.  
When the mirrors are fogged up  
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn  
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-  
gers. (P. 344, 351)  
WARNING  
Important points while driving  
Observe the following precautions while driving.  
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an  
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.  
Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.  
Do not drive with the mirrors folded.  
Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly  
adjusted before driving.  
When a mirror is moving  
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your  
hand caught by the moving mirror.  
When the mirror defoggers are operating  
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot  
and burn you.  
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