2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER towing

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2−5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
 When towing a trailer
 If the total trailer weight exceeds 1000 lb. (453 kg), trailer brakes are
required.
Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi−
cle’s braking effectiveness.
 Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE
 When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
 Brakes
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable fed−
eral and state/provincial regulations.
 Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
 Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system
and cause a malfunction.

178 2−5. Driving information
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. The three
main causes of vehicle−trailer ac cidents are driver error, excessive
speed and improper trailer loading. Keep these in mind when towing.

Before starting out, check the trailer ’s light and the vehicle−trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
 Practice turning, stopping and reve rsing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel
of the vehicle.
 Reversing with a trailer attached is
difficult and requires practice.
Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to the right. (This generally opposite to reversing
without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci−
dent.
 As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle−to−
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h)
of speed, allow at least o
ne vehicle and trailer length.
 Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and
loss of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.

Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. Vehicles with a manual
transmission, prevent excessive cl
utch slippage by keeping engine
rpm low and not racing the engine. Always start out in first gear.
Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak−
ing a turn.

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When driving
CAUTION
 To avoid an accident
 Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or posted towing speed limit, whichever
is lower. As instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle−trailer combination
increases as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may cause
loss of control.
 Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.

Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could
cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.

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Dinghy towing
NOTICE
 To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

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3−4. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Bottle holders
 Bottle holders
Depending on their size or shape, some bottles may not fit in the holders.
NOTICE
 Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot−
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders

308 4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
FuseAmpere Circuit
1 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse
2 SPARE 15 A Spare fuse
3 TOWING TAIL 15 A Trailer lights
4 OFFROAD LP 15 A Offroad lamp
5 STOP 10 AStop lights, high mounted stop−
light, anti−lock brake system, trac−
tion control system, active traction
control system, vehicle stability
control system, AUTO LSD system,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, shift lock system
6 AUX LP 15 A Driving lamp
7 OBD 7.5 A On−board diagnosis system
8 HEAD (LO RH) 10 ARight−hand headlight (low beam)
*1
Right−hand headlight*2
9 HEAD (LO LH) 10 ALeft−hand headlight (low beam)
*1
Left−hand headlight*2
10 HEAD (HI RH) 10 A Right−hand headlight (high beam)
11 HEAD (HI LH) 10 A Left−hand headlight (high beam)
12 EFI NO.2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
13 DRL 7.5 A Daytime running light system
14 DEFOG 30 A Rear window defogger
15 DEFOG NO.2 7.5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
16 DOME 10 A
Interior light, luggage compartment
light, clock, accessory meter, meter
and gauge

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4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
17 RADIO NO.1 20 A Audio system
18 ECU−B 10 AAir conditioning system, multiplex
communication system, SRS air−
bag system, front passenger occu−
pant classification system
19 ALT−S 7.5 A Charging system
20 HORN 10 A Horn
21 A/F HEATER 15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
22 TRN−HAZ 15 ATurn signal lights, emergency
flashers
23 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle control
system
24 EFI 20 AEFI NO.2, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
25 DR/LCK 20 ADoor lock system, multiplex com−
munication system
26 TOWING 15 A Towing converter
27 RADIO NO.2 20 A Audio system
28 AM1 50 AACC, ECU−IG, IG1, RR WSH, FR
WIP−WSH, 4WD/DIFF and STA
29 J/B 50 A TAIL, PWR OUTLET, POWER
30 ABS MTR 40 A
Anti−lock brake system, vehicle sta−
bility control system, traction con−
trol system, active traction control
system, AUTO LSD system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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*1: Vehicles with daytime running light
*2: Vehicles without daytime running light31 AM2 30 AIGN and GAUGE, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi−
port fuel injection system, starting
system
32 ABS SOL 30 AAnti−lock brake system, vehicle sta−
bility control system, traction con−
trol system, active traction control
system, AUTO LSD system
33 ALT 120 AAM1, AC 115V, DEFOG, DEFOG
NO.2, STOP, OBD, J/B, TOWING
TAIL, AUX LP and OFFROAD LP
34 HEATER 60 A Air conditioning system
35 AC 115V 80 A Power outlet
FuseAmpereCircuit