2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER warning light

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1−7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
 Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
 If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the AIR BAG ON indicator light
is illuminated. If the AIR BAG OFF indicator is illuminated, ask the passen−
ger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the
seat belt worn correctly. If the AIR BAG OFF indicator still remain illumi−
nated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not
possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
 When it is unavoidable to install the forward−facing child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front
passenger seat in the proper order. (
P. 93)
 Do not modify or remove the front seats.
Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other−
wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the
detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
 Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.

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2−2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Indicators and war ning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen
ter panel inform the driver of the
status of the vehicle’s various sys
tems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel

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2−2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
CAUTION
 If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
 Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 331)
*: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(U.S.A.)(Automatic
transmission
vehicles)
(if equipped)
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2−4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Manual transmission
Before using the rear differential lock system.
Shift the four−wheel drive control lever into LL to see if this is
sufficient. If this has no effect, additionally use the rear differ−
ential lock system.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Press the RR DIFF LOCK switch.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Slowly release the clutch pedal.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves out.
To unlock the rear differential, push the switch again.
 Locking the rear differential
 When the rear differential is locked, VSC is automatically turned off.
(The rear differential lock and VSC OFF indicators come on.)
The following systems do not operate when the rear differential is locked.
It is normal operation for the ABS warning light, VSC OFF indicator and
slip indicator to be on at this time.
ABS
Brake assist system
VSC
TRAC
 The rear differential lock is disengaged when
 Shift the four−wheel drive control lever to H or HL. (4WD models with a
manual transmission)
Shift the front−wheel drive control lever to H2 or H4. (4WD models with
an automatic transmission)
Never forget to turn off the switch after using this feature.
After unlocking the rear differential
Check the indicator go off, turn the engine switch to the ON position, but do
not start the engine.

288 4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are installed,
sensor ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure warning com−
puter.
Registering ID codes
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a
unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, it is necessary to regi ster the ID code of tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter. Have the ID code registered by your
Toyota dealer.
If the ID code is not registered , the system will not work properly.
After about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light comes on after
blinking for 1 minute to indicate a system malfunction.
When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric or bulges indicating internal damage
A tire goes flat repeatedly or c
annot be properly repaired due to the
size or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even
if they have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
If the tread wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.

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When trouble arises
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5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys−
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light
Low brake fluid
Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor−
mally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

332 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi−
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed
to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the engine
oil level dipstick.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally
and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys−
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low*.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
The electronic engine control system;
The electronic throttle control system;
The electronic automatic transmission control sys−
tem; or
Emission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
The front passenger occupant classification system;
or
The seat belt pretensioner system.

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When trouble arises
333 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system.
VSC/TRAC warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
The vehicle stability control system;
The traction control system;
The active traction control system (if equipped); or
The AUTO LSD system (2WD models).
(Automatic transmis−
sion vehicles)Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn
ing light
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tem−
perature is too high.
(if equipped)Unengaged “Park” warning light
Malfunction in the transmission “Park” mechanism.
Warning lightWarning light/Details