2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER engine

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When driving
CAUTION
 When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
 When braking the vehicle
 When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
 If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.
 Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power−assisted
brakes.
 The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance
becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.

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When driving
NOTICE
 If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
 It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. (
P. 342)
 When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
 Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following.
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans−
mission, transfer (4WD vehicles), differentials, etc.
 Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Engine (ignition) switch
 Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
 Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver ’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
Manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.

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When driving
 Turning the key from ACC to LOCK
 Steering lock release
 If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 68)
 Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver ’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
CAUTION
 When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Shift the shift lever to P (auto−
matic transmission) or N (man−
ual transmission). (
P. 1 1 7119)
Push in the key and turn to the
LOCK position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the LOCK posi−
tion. To free it, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel slightly in either direc−
tion.

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CAUTION
 Caution while driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the ACC position.
NOTICE
 To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the ACC or ON position for long periods if
the engine is not running.
 When starting the engine
 Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the
starter and wiring systems.
Do not race a cold engine.

If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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When driving
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
 Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is on, depress the brake pedal and
move the shift lever.
 Shift position uses
*: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
D for normal driving.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
4Position for engine braking
3, 2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking

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 Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
2WD models
4WD models
 When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
The engine brake will not operate when downshifting from D to 4.( P. 136)
 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (
P. 351)
 AISHIFT
The AI−SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the optimal position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI−SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D.
DownshiftingMaximum speed
mph (km/h)
43 86 (140)
3 2 59 (95)
2
L 25 (41)
DownshiftingTransfer positionMaximum speed
mph (km/h)
43H2 and H4 86 (140)
L4 33 (54)
32H2 and H4 59 (95)
L4 22 (37)
2LH2 and H4 25 (41)
L4 9 (15)

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When driving
Tur n signal lever
 Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever partway to signal a lane change.
The left hand signal will flash until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever partway to signal a lane change.
The right hand signal will flash until you release the lever.