2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Owners Manual

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When driving
2−3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off. The headlights can be operated manually.
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, outside rear
view mirror illumination (if equipped) and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.

132 2−3. Operating the lights and wipers
 Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the
parking brake is released. Daytime
running lights are not designed for use at
night.
Automatic light off system
When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after all doors and glass hatch are closed with the engine switch
turned to the ACC or LOCK position. (The lights turn off immediately if
the LOCK button on the wireless remote control is pressed twice after all
doors are locked.)
 When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically
with the engine switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position and the
driver ’s door is opened.
If the driver ’s door is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 30 min−
utes.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the ON position, or turn
the headlight switch off once and then back to the or position.
 Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (automatic light off system) can be changed. (Customizable
features
P. 386)
NOTICE
 To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run−
ning.

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2−3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Windshield wipers and washer
Wiper intervals can be adjusted fo r intermittent operation (when INT
is selected.)
Intermittent wiper interval
adjustment (increase)
Intermittent wiper interval
adjustment (decrease)
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically oper−
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

134 2−3. Operating the lights and wipers
 The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
 When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
When a nozzle becomes block
Do not try to clear it with a pin
or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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2−3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Rear window wiper and washer (if equipped)
 The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
 The engine switch must be in the ON position.

The glass hatch is closed.
NOTICE
 When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
Intermittent window wiper
operation.
The wiper operates 3 times at
normal speed and then moves
to intermittent mode.
Normal window wiper oper−
ation
Washer/wiper dual opera−
tion
Washer/wiper dual opera−
tion
The rear window wiper oper−
ates while the washer squirts.

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2−4. Using other driving systems
Cr uise control (if equipped)
Use cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the acceler
ator.
 Set the vehicle speed
Press the ON−OFF button to
turn the cruise control on.
At this time, the cruise control
indicator will come on.
Press the button once more to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to
the desired speed and push
the lever down to set the
cruise control speed.
 Adjusting the speed setting
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set
speed (approximately 1.0 mph
[1.6 km/h]) can be made by
lightly pushing the lever up or
down and releasing it.

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2−4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
 Cruise control can be set when
 The shift lever is in D or 4 (vehicles with an automatic transmission).
Vehicle speed is between approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and 125 mph
(200 km/h).
 Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally.
Automatic cruise control cancelation
The set speed is automatically cancelled in any of the following situations.
Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset
vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
 Actual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h).

VSC is activated.
 Canceling and resuming regular acceleration
Cancel
Pull the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The speed setting is also can−
celed when the brakes are
applied or the clutch
depressed (manual transmis−
sion).
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push
the lever up.

138 2−4. Using other driving systems
 If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the ON−OFF button to turn the cruise control off, and then reactivate
the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
 To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Keep the ON−OFF button off when not in use.
Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause seri−
ous or fatal accident.
 In heavy traffic
On roads with sharp bends
On winding roads
On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
On steep hills
While driving with the cruise control on
Vehicles with a manual transmission, do not shift to N without depressing the
clutch pedal, as this may cause engine racing or overrevving.