2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER differential

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Installation of a mobiletwoway radio system
As the installation of a mobile two −way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as fol-
lows, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precau-
tionary measures or special instructions regarding installa-
tion.
 Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
 Traction control system
 Active traction control system
(four −wheel drive models with rear differential lock)
 “AUTO LSD” system (two −wheel drive models)
 Vehicle stability control system
 Cruise control system
 Anti −lock brake system
 Electronic throttle control system
Tires and loading on your
To y o t a
Underinflated or overinflated tire inflation pressure
and the excess load may result in the deterioration
of steering ability and braking ability, leading to
an accident. Check the tire inflation pressure peri-
odically and be sure to keep the load limits given
in this Owner ’s Manual. For details about tire infla-
tion pressure and load limits, see pages 297 and
225.

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1. Power rear view mirror control switches
2. Instrument panel light control dial
3. Headlight and turn signal switches
4. Wiper and washer switches
5. Back window defogger switch
6. Emergency flasher switch
7. Audio system
8. Clock
9. Front passenger occupant classificationindicator light
10. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
11. Air conditioning controls
12. Rear differential lock switch
13. Active traction control switch
14. Sub woofer on− off switch
15. Power outlet
16. AUX adapter
17. Intuitive parking assist switch
18. Power outlet main switch
19. “AUTO LSD” switch
20. Ignition switch
21. Cruise control switch
22. Hood lock release lever
23. Clutch start cancel switch

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Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) Brake system warning light
∗
1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Charging system warning light∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1
SRS warning light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Vehicle stability control system warning
light∗1
Traction control system warning light∗1
Active traction control system warning light∗1
(four −wheel drive models with rear
differential lock)
“AUTO LSD” system warning light∗ 1
(two −wheel drive models)
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light∗
1 (four −wheel drive models)
Unengaged “Park” warning light∗
1
(four −wheel drive models)
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
light
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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Center differential lock indicator light∗2
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Slip indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Rear differential lock indicator light∗3
Headlight high beam indicator light
“AUTO LSD” indicator light
(two −wheel drive models)
Vehicle stability control s ystem off indicator light
Four−wheel drive indicator light∗
2
(four −wheel drive models)
Cruise control indicator light∗
4
Active traction control system indicator light
(four −wheel drive models with rear differential
lock)
∗ 1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 101 in Section 1 −6.
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2: If this light flashes, see “Four −wheel drive system” on page
120 in Section 1 −7.
∗
3: If this light flashes, see “Rear differential lock system” on
page 132 in Section 1 −7.
∗
4: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 135 in
Section 1 −7.

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If either of the following conditions oc-
curs, this indicates a malfunction some-
where in the components monitored by
the warning light system. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, or remains on.
The light comes on while you are dri-
ving.
A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
If the “ABS” warning light remains on
together with the brake system warn-
ing light, immediately stop your ve-
hicle at a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
In this case, not only the antilock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely unsta-
ble during braking.
Any of the following conditions may oc-
cur, but do not indicate a malfunction:
The light may stay on for about 60
seconds after the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” position. It is normal if it
turns off after a while.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the light. It is normal if it
turns off after a few seconds.
With rear differential lock: The light
comes on with rear differential locked.
At this time, the anti −lock brake sys-
tem, the brake assist system, the ve-
hicle stability control system, the trac-
tion control system and the active
traction control system do not operate.
(j) “VSC TRAC” Warning Light
The light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in the following.
Vehicle stability control system
Traction control system
Active traction control system
(four− wheel drive models with rear dif-
ferential lock)
“AUTO LSD” system
(two −wheel drive models) Four
−wheel drive models, and vehicles
with rear differential lock—the “VSC OFF”
indicator light will come on with the “VSC
TRAC” warning light if there is a problem
somewhere in the vehicle stability control
system.
The light will come on when the ignition
key turned to “ON”, and will go off after
a few seconds.
The slip indicator light will come on with
the “VSC TRAC” warning light if there is
a problem somewhere in the following.
Traction control system
Active traction control system
(four −wheel drive models with rear dif-
ferential lock)
“AUTO LSD” system
(two −wheel drive models)
It is not a malfunction that the warning
light may stay on for 60 seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” position.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the lights. It is normal if they
go out after a few seconds.

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(n) Unengaged “Park” Warning Light(fourwheel drive models)
This light warns that the transmission
“Park” mechanism is not engaged. If the
four −wheel drive control lever is in the “N”
position while the selector lever is in the
“P” position, the transmission will disen-
gage and the wheels will not lock.
CAUTION
To restore the park function, shift the
fourwheel drive control lever out of
“N”, or the vehicle can move.
(o) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver’s door
with the ignition key in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the side doors, back door or back window.
The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door and back window. The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the open door warning light should
come on.
The following service reminder indica-
tors go off after a few seconds:
Engine oil replacement reminder light
“ABS” warning light
“VSC TRAC” warning light
“AUTO LSD” indicator light
(two −wheel drive models)
“VSC OFF” indicator light
(four− wheel drive models, and vehicles
with rear differential lock)
Slip indicator light The SRS warning light goes off after
about 6 seconds.
There may be the case that the “ABS”
warning light (brake assist system
warning light), “VSC TRAC” warning
light and “AUTO LSD” (two
−wheel drive
models), “VSC OFF” (four −wheel drive
models, and vehicles with rear differen-
tial lock) or slip indicator light stay on
for about 60 seconds after the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position. It
is normal if they go out after a while.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, have it checked by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake
Ignition switch11 4
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Automatic transmission 11 5
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Manual transmission 11 9
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Four −wheel drive system 120
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Traction control system 123
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Active traction control system 125
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“AUTO LSD” system 127
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Vehicle stability control system 130
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Rear differential lock system 132
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Parking brake 134
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Cruise control 135
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Clutch start cancel switch 137
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SECTION 1 7

1212007 FJ CRUISER from Oct. ’06Prod. (OM35873U)
“LL” (low speed position, center differ-
ential locked): Lever at “LL”
Use this for maximum power and traction.
Use “LL” for climbing or descending steep
hills, off −road driving, and hard pulling in
sand, mud or deep snow.
The center differential lock indicator light
comes on when the “LL” or “HL” mode is
selected.
See “(b) Shifting procedure” for further in-
structions. SHIFTING BETWEEN “H” AND “HL”
To shift from “H” to “HL”,
move the
four −wheel drive control lever.
This can be done at any vehicle speed.
You need not depress the clutch pedal. If
the indicator light does not come on when
you shift the transfer into “HL”, drive
straight ahead while accelerating or decel-
erating.
CAUTION
Never move the fourwheel drive con-
trol lever if wheels are slipping. Stop
the slipping or spinning before shift-
ing.
To shift from “HL” to “H”, simply move
the four −wheel drive control lever.
This can be done at any vehicle speed.
You need not depress the clutch pedal.
If the indicator light does not go off when
you shift the transfer into “H”, drive
straight ahead while accelerating or decel-
erating, or drive in reverse. SHIFTING BETWEEN “HL” AND “LL”
To shift from “HL” to “LL”,
stop the
vehicle or reduce your speed to less than
8 km/h (5 mph). With your foot off the
accelerator pedal, depress the clutch ped-
al and move the four −wheel drive control
lever.
To shift from “LL” to “HL”, depress the
clutch pedal and move the four −wheel
drive control lever.
This can be done at any vehicle speed.
(b) Shifting procedure