2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Owners Manual

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CAUTION
 Where to safety charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation.
 How to recharge the battery
Only perform a slow charge (5A or less).
The battery may explode if charged at a quicker rate.
 Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
 If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi−
ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.
 If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
 If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth−
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.
 If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten raw egg or vegetable oil. Get emergency medical attention immedi−
ately.
NOTICE
 When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

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Washer fluid
If any washer does not work, the washer tank may be empty.
Open the lid.
Add washer fluid.
NOTICE
 Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
 Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the washer fluid tank.

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Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched
ules and treadwear.
 Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear
indicators is shown by the
“TWI” or “ ” marks, etc.,
molded on the sidewall of
each tire.
Check spare tire condition
and inflation pressure if not
rotated.
 Tire rotation
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and
extend tire life, Toyota recom−
mends that tire rotation is
carried out at the same inter−
val as tire inspection.
 The tire pressure warning system
Your Toyota is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that
uses tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters to detect low
tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise. (
P. 334)
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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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Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system doe s not replace routine tire inflation
pressure checks. Make su re to check tire inflation pressure as part of
your routine of daily vehicle checks.
Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the re placed tire is greater than 1/2 of
the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the
rear axle, whichever is greater.
As for the maximum load of the tire, see the load limit at maximum cold
tire inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the tire, and as for the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR)
, see the Certification Label.
( P. 292, 363, 375).
Tire types
1 Summer tires
Summer tires are high−speed performance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tire
s, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow−covered or icy roads. For driving on snow−covered
roads or icy roads, the use of
snow tires is recommended. When
installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2 All season tires
All season tires are designed to prov ide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.
3Snow tires
For driving on snow−covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires,
select tires of the same size, con−
struction and load capacity as the or iginally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for possible restriction. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels. (
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Tire pressure warning system certification
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa
rt 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim−
its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter−
ference in a residential installation
. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particul
ar installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or tele vision reception, which can be deter−
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expre ssly approved by the party responsi−
ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip−
ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this de
vice must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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CAUTION
Tire pressure warning system operation
The tire pressure warning system may not provide warning immediately
if a tire bursts or if
sudden air leakage occurs.
When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so
may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous han−
dling characteristics, which may le
ad to fatal or injury accidents.
Do not mix tires of different makes, models, tread patterns or tread−
wear.
Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
Do not mix radial, bias−belted, or bias−ply tires.
Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.
Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
NOTICE
Repairing or replacing tires, wheels and tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
Do not use puncture sealant sprays to repair flats
Puncture sealant sprays may damage tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters.
Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or pot−
holes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing
the cushioning ability of the tires. In
addition driving on rough roads may
cause damage to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels
and body.
If tire inflation pressures become low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.

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Tire inflation pressure
 Tire inflation pressure
The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size is dis−
played on the tire and loading information label. (
P. 370)