2002 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER maintenance

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Rotating tires
To equalize tire wear and help extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that you
rotate your tires according to the main-
tenance schedule. (For scheduled main-
tenance information, please refer to the
”Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
”Owner ’s Manual Supplement”.) Howev-
er, the most appropriate timing for tire
rotation may vary according to your
driving habits and road surface condi-
tions.
See ”If you have a flat tire” in Section 4
for tire change procedure.When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu-
ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im-
proper wheel alignment, outofbalance
wheels, or severe braking.
WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR
CHAINS
Snow tires or chains are recommended
when driving on snow or ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
provide better traction than snow tires.
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
If you need snow tires, select the same
size, construction and load capacity as
the original tires on your Toyota.
Do not use tires other than those men-
tioned above. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.
SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
Snow tires should be installed on all
wheels.
Installing snow tires on the rear w
heels
only can lead to an excessive difference
in road grip capability between the front
and rear tires which could cause loss of
vehicle control.
When storing removed tires, you should
store them in a cool dry space.
Mark the direction of rotation and be sure
to install them in the same direction when
replacing.
Installing snow tires
and chains

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Electrical components
Checking battery condition256
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Battery recharging precautions 257
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Checking and replacing fuses 258
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Adding washer fluid 259
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Replacing light bulbs 259
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Publication No. OM60945U
Part No. 01999-60945
Printed in Japan 01−0108 −00
(U)
Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on cxlix . . .
 If your vehicle will not start ccxcii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your engine stalls while driving ccxcvii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats ccxcviii
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 If you have a flat tire ccc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed cccxiii
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 Tips for driving during break-in period ccxlvii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine cclxx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

 General maintenance cccxxxiii
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 Complete index NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or
higher is recommended.
See page ccxlvii for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 96 L (25.4 gal., 21.1 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SJ “Energy −Conserving”, SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page cccxlix for detailed information.
Automatic transmission fluid: Automatic transmission fluid D −II or DEXRON
III (DEXRONII)
Tire information: See pages ccclv through ccclxii.
Tire pressure: See page ccclxxxv.
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You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper main tenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maint ain your vehicle and
enables you to correct ly perform your own
maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.

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Where to obtain the Repair Manual
The repair manual for LAND CRUISER, written
in English, may be purchased as applicable from
any Toyota dealer.
Pub. Name: 2002 LAND CRUISER Repair Manual
Pub. No.: Vol.1RM893U1 (Maintenance, Prepa- ration, Service specifications and
Diagnostics)
Vol.2RM893U2 (Engine, Chassis and Body)
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electric al system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.