Toyota 2009 4Runner Automobile User Manual


 
9
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
8
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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 driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Automatic Transmission
* 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.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
P
R
N
D
4
3
2
L
Fourth gear
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
H2
Full-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 are
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.”
Part-time four-wheel drive models