2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Owners Manual

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Intuitive par king assist (if equipped)
The distance to obstacles measured by the sensors is communi
cated via the buzzer when parallel parking or maneuvering into a
garage. Always check the surrounding area when using this system.
This system works when the engine switch is in the ON position and
the shift lever is in R.
 Back sensors
These sensors detect obsta−
cles behind the vehicle.

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The distance and buzzer
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the buzzer sounds.  Intuitive parking assist switch
ON/OFF
When on, the buzzer sounds
to inform the driver that the
system is operational. At this
time, the indicator light will
come on.
Press the button to switch the
ON/OFF mode.
Distance shown
as4.9 to 3.3 ft.
(150 to 100 cm)3.3 to 1.6 ft.
(100 to 50 cm)1.6 ft.
(50 cm)
Buzzer Medium Fast Continuous

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Sensors that operate and detection range
The following diagrams show the se nsor detection range. Note that
sensors may not be able to detect obstacles that are extremely close
to the vehicle.
 Detection range of the sensors
Approx. 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
The diagram shows the detection
range of the sensors. Note that
the sensors may not be able to
detect obstacles that are
extremely close to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape
of the object etc.

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 Sensor detection information
 Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect
the ability of a sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed below.
There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
A sensor is frozen.
A sensor is covered in any way.
The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing
ultrasonic waves.
There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the
vicinity.
A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or radio antenna.
A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
The vehicle is approaching a tall or right−angled curb.
In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.
Objects lower than the sensors or thin stakes etc. may be detected ini−
tially, but as they draw closer, they may cease to be detected.
A towing hitch is mounted to the vehicle.
A non−genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is
installed.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer
than they are.
 The shape of the obstacle may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles:
Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb radio waves
Sharply−angled objects
Low obstacles
Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction
of your vehicle

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 Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device compiles with Canadian ICES−001.
CAUTION
 Caution when using the intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely
and possibly cause an accident.
 Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).

Do not attach any accessories within the sensor range.
NOTICE
 Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.

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Four−wheel drive system (4WD models with a manual transmission)
Use the fourwheel drive control lever to select the following transfer
modes.
The center differential lock indicator comes on when the LL or HL mode is
selected.
H (high speed position)
Normal driving
HL (high speed position, center differential locked)
When your vehicle’s wheel gets stuck in ditch or when you are driving
on a slippy or bumpy surface.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels.
LL (low speed position, center differential locked)
Driving requiring maximum power and traction such as climbing or
descending steep hills, off−road driving and hard pulling in sand or mud,
etc.

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 Shifting between H and HL
 You need not to depress the clutch pedal.
If the center differential lock indicator does not come on when you shift
from H to HL, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating.
 If the center differential lock indicator does not go off when you shift from
HL to H, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive
in reverse.
 Shifting from HL to LL
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Depress the clutch pedal and move the four−wheel drive control lever.
 Shifting from LL to HL
Depress the clutch pedal and move the four−wheel drive control lever.

Shifting to HL or LL
VSC is automatically turned off.
NOTICE
 To prevent damage to the center differential
 For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differ−
ential.
Shift to H after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the slippery or bumpy
surface.
 Do not shift to any position when the vehicle is cornering or when its
wheels spinning freely off the ground.
Shifting from H to HL while driving
Never move the four−wheel drive control lever if wheels are slipping. Stop
the slipping or spinning before shifting.

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Four−wheel drive system (4WD models with an automatic transmission)
Use the frontwheel drive control le ver to select the following trans
fer modes.
The four−wheel drive indicator comes on when the H4, N or L4 mode is
selected.
H2 (high speed position, two−wheel drive)
Normal driving.
H4 (high speed position, four−wheel drive)
Greater traction than two wheel drive.
When you experience a loss of power, such as wheel slipping.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels.
L4 (low speed position, four−wheel drive)
Driving requiring maximum power and traction such as climbing or
descending steep hills, off−road driving and hard pulling in sand or mud,
etc.