2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Owners Manual

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Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Opening and closing the right and left side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.

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Interior features
 Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
 When outside air temperature approaches 32F (0C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
 When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow−
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust−
ment dial.
CAUTION
 To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
 To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
A/C

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Rear window defogger
 The rear window defogger can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
NOTICE
 To prevent battery discharge
Turn the rear window defogger off when the engine is off.
Clear the rear window using the defogger.
ON/OFF
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
The defogger will automatically
turn off after 15 to 240 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem−
perature and vehicle speed.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defogger off.

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Interior features
3−2. Using the audio system
Audio system types
Type A: CD player with external CD changer controller and AM/FM
radio
Type B: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Type A
Type B

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 Welcome function (type B only)
When you turn the engine switch to the ACC or ON position, “FJ CRUISER”
will appear scrolling on the display. A
nd then “FJammer” will appear for 6
seconds.
While this function is operating, the display is illuminated with full intensity
and the instrument panel light control dial is disabled. However, you can turn
off the display illumination by pushing the .
 Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
Ti t l ePage
Using the radioP. 194
Using the CD playerP. 200
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 208
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 217
Operating the sub wooferP. 220
Changing display colorP. 221
Using the AUX adapterP. 222
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 224

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CAUTION
 For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
 Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user ’s authority to operate this device.
 Laser products
Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas−
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
This product utilizes a laser.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo−
sure.
NOTICE
 To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off.

To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Using the radio
Type A
Type B
Vo l u m e
Station selector
Seeking the frequencyAdjusting the
frequency
AM/FM mode buttons
Scanning for receivable stations
Power
Vo l u m e
Scanning for receivable stations
Station selector
Seeking the frequencyAdjusting the frequency
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
AM⋅SAT/FM mode buttons
Power
Display text message
(SAT mode)

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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning or or
pressing “
” or “
” on or .
Press and hold the button (from or
to or
) that the station is to be set to until you hear a beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
 Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold or until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once
again.
 Scanning all radio stations within range
Press or .
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once
again.
XM® Satellite Radio (type B)
 Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press and select the XM
® band.
The display changes as follows each time is pressed.
AM
SAT1 SAT2
SAT3