2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe−driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in−
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do−it−
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For U.S.
ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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11. Key information .................. 28
Keys ..................................... 28
12. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ............. 30
Wireless remote control ....... 30
Side doors ............................ 33
Access doors ........................ 36
Back door ............................. 38
Glass hatch .......................... 41
13. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 43
Front seats ........................... 43
Rear seats ............................ 44
Head restraints ..................... 49
Seat belts ............................. 51
Steering wheel ..................... 57
Anti−glare inside rear view
mirror .................................. 58
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 59
14. Opening and closing the
windows ............................ 62
Power windows .................... 62
15. Refueling ............................. 64
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 64
16. Theft deterrent system ...... 68
Engine immobilizer
system ................................ 68Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) ............................... 70
17. Safety information .............. 71
Correct driving posture ......... 71
SRS airbags ......................... 73
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 85
Child restraint systems ......... 90
Installing child restraints ....... 93
21. Driving procedures ........... 104
Driving the vehicle .............. 104
Engine (ignition) switch ....... 114
Automatic
Transmission ...... 117
Manual Transmission ......... 119
Turn signal lever ................. 121
Parking brake ..................... 122
22. Instrument cluster ............ 124
Gauges and meters ............ 124
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 127
Accessory meter ................. 130
23. Operating the lights and
wipers .............................. 131
Headlight switch ................. 131
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 133
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 135
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24. Using other driving
systems ........................... 136
Cruise control ...................... 136
Intuitive parking assist......... 139
Four−wheel drive system
(4WD models with a manual
transmission) .................... 144
Four−wheel drive system
(4WD models with an
automatic transmission) .... 146
Active traction control
system .............................. 148
AUTO LSD system (2WD
models) ............................. 150
Rear differential lock
system .............................. 152
Clutch start cancel switch
(vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 155
Driving assist systems ........ 156
25. Driving information ........... 160
Off−road precautions ........... 160
Cargo and luggage ............. 165
Vehicle load limits ............... 168
Winter driving tips ............... 169
Trailer towing ...................... 172
Dinghy towing ..................... 182
31. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger...... 184
Air conditioning system ....... 184
Rear window defogger ........ 19032. Using the audio system ... 191
Audio system types ............ 191
Using the radio ................... 194
Using the CD player ........... 200
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 208
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 217
Operating the sub woofer ... 220
Changing display color
(type B only) ..................... 221
Using the AUX adapter....... 222
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 224
33. Using the interior lights ... 226
Interior lights list ................. 226
 Interior lights.................... 227
34. Using the storage
features ........................... 228
List of storage features ....... 228
Glove box ......................... 228
Cup holders (front) ........... 229
Cup holders (rear) ............ 232
Bottle holders ................... 233
Auxiliary box ..................... 234
35. Other interior features ..... 235
Sun visors........................... 235
Vanity mirror ....................... 236
Clock .................................. 237
Outside temperature
display .............................. 238
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 239
Power outlet
(if 115V AC equipped) ...... 240
Armrest ............................... 246
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Floor mat ............................ 247
Luggage storage box (vehicles
without sub woofer) .......... 248
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 249
Compass ............................ 252
41. Maintenance and care ...... 258
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 258
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 260
42. Maintenance ..................... 263
Maintenance
requirements .................... 263
General maintenance ......... 265
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 268
43. Doityourself
maintenance ................... 269
Do−it−yourself service
precautions ...................... 269
Hood ................................... 273
Engine compartment .......... 274
Tires ................................... 287
Tire inflation pressure ......... 292
Wheels ............................... 296
Air conditioning filter ........... 298
Key battery ......................... 301
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 303
Light bulbs .......................... 31451. Essential information ....... 322
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................ 322
If you think something is
wrong ................................ 327
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 328
Event data recorder ............ 329
52. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 331
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 331
If you have a flat tire ........... 340
If the engine will not start .... 350
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 351
If you lose your keys ........... 352
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 353
If your vehicle overheats ..... 356
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 359
61. Specifications ................... 362
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 362
Fuel information .................. 372
Tire information ................... 375
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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62. Customization ................... 386
Customizable features ........ 386
Items to initialize ................. 388
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ...................... 390
Abbreviation list ........................ 392
Alphabetical index ..................... 394
What to do if... ............................ 402
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HeadlightsP. 131
Pictorial indexExterior
HoodP. 273
Windshield wipersP. 133
Outside rear view mirror
illumination lights
P. 131
Front turn signal/parking and front
side marker lights
P. 121, 131
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 59

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Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure

Information
P. 287
P. 340
P. 292
P. 375
Access doorsP. 36
Fuel filler doorP. 64
Rear turn signal lightsP. 121
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 131
Side doorsP. 33
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Pictorial indexExterior
Rear window
defogger
P. 190
Glass hatchP. 41
License plate lightsP. 131
Rear window wiper
P. 135
Back doorP. 38
: If equipped