2000 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Owners Manual

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NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.
When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (”–” mark) first and rein-
stall it last.
Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.
Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
—Checking battery fluid
Ty p e A
Ty p e B Green Dark Clear or
light yellow
Blue White Red
CHECKING BY HYDROMETER
Check the battery condition by the
hydrometer color. Hydrometer color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e B
GREENBLUEGood
DARKWHITE
Charging necessary.
Have battery checked by your
Toyota dealer.
CLEAR
or LIGHTYELLOW
RED
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may ex-
plode, causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

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Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Ty p e CGood Blown
Good Blown
Good Blown
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work, check the
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,
they must be replaced.
See ”Fuse locations” in Section 7
−1 for
locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inoperative
component off. Pull a suspected fuse
straight out and check it.
Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows
the name of the circuit for each fuse. See
Section 8 of this manual for the functions
controlled by each circuit. Type A fuses can be pulled out by the
pull
−out tool. The location of the pull −out
tool is shown in the illustration.
If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse
with one that you know is good.
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
into the clip.
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-
ing designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an
emergency you can pull out the ”RADIO”,
”DOME” or ”RR A.C” fuse, which may be
dispensable for normal driving, and use it
if its amperage rating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amper-
age, use one that is lower than, but as
close as possible to, the rating. If the
amperage is lower than that specified, the
fuse might blow out again but this does
not indicate anything wrong. Be sure to
get the correct fuse as soon as possible
and return the substitute to its original
clip.
It is a good idea to purchase a set of
spare fuses and keep them in your ve-
hicle for emergencies.
Checking and replacing fuses

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If the new fuse immediately blows out,
there is a problem with the electrical sys-
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
tensive damage and possibly a fire.
Adding washer fluid
If any washer does not work, the wash-
er tank may be empty. Add washer
fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions for how much to
mix with water.
NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may
damage your vehicle’s paint.
Do not fill washer fluid over the
”NORMAL” level.
Replacing light bulbs—
The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and require special handling.
They can burst or shatter if scratched
or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its
plastic or metal case. Do not touch
the glass part of a bulb with barehands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
Light bulbsBulb
No.WTy p e
Headlights
(high)900560A
Headlights
(low)900651B
Front turn signal
and front side
marker lights1157NA27/8C

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Light bulbs
Bulb
No.WTy p e
Front fog lights900651B
Parking lights—5D
Rear turn signal
lights744021D
Stop and tail lights744321/5D
Back −up lights744021D
License plate lights—5D
Interior lights—8E
Personal lights
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
— —5 8F
E
Glove box light—1.4D
Door courtesy
lights—3D
Vanity lights—1.5E
A : HB3 halogen bulbs
B : HB4 halogen bulbs
C : Single end bulbs (amber)
D : Wedge base bulbs
E : Double end bulbs
F : Single end bulbs —Headlights
1. Open the hood.
LEFT–HAND HEADLIGHT: Remove the
washer inlet.
Be careful not to spill the washer fluid
over the ”NORMAL” level.
Do not place the washer inlet on the en-
gine or battery.2. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise to the front of the vehicle as shown.

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3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb base.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.4. Install a new bulb base by turning it clockwise to the front of the vehicle.
LEFT–HAND HEADLIGHT: Install the
washer inlet securely.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer. —Front fog lights1. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise
to the front of the vehicle as shown.

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2. Pull the bulb out of the bulb base.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.3. Install a new bulb base by turning it clockwise to the front of the vehicle.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.Use a Phillips –head screwdriver.
—Front turn signal and front
side marker lights

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—Parking lights
Use a Phillips –head screwdriver.

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Use a Phillips–head screwdriver.
Use a flat−bladed screwdriver.
—Stop and tail lights —Rear turn signal, stop
and tail, and back–up lights