2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER light

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2−1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
CAUTION
 When driving on slippery road surfaces
 Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up−
shifting or down−shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
 After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
 When shifting the shift lever
 Vehicles with an automatic transmission, be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
 When the vehicle is stopped
 Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (automatic transmission only) or
N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause
an accident.
 Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
 Vehicles with an automatic transmission, always keep a foot on the brake
pedal while the engine is running to prevent an accident caused by the
vehicle moving.

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CAUTION
 When the vehicle is parked
 Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following.
Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and
plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi−
cle’s electrical components.
 Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (automatic trans−
mission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
 Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
 Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build−up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead
to death or a serious health hazard.
 Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and
odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health haz−
ard.
 If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
 The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.

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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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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.

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Par king brake
 Set the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake
while depressing the brake
pedal.
At this time, the indicator will
come on.
 Release the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever
Press the button
Lower it completely

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2−2. Instrument cluster
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When drivingOdometer and trip meter display button
Pressing this button switches between odometer and trip meter dis−
plays.
Odometer
Trip meter A
*
Trip meter B*
*:Pushing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
With the dial turned fully up, the
intensity of the instrument panel
lights will not be reduced even
when the tail lights/headlights are
turned on.
Odometer/trip meter
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was
last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ−
ent distances independently.

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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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 Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(
P. 121)(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator (
P.
148)
Headlight high beam
indicator (
P. 131)
*
(if equipped)
AUTO LSD indicator
(
P. 150)
Security indicator
(
P. 68)(if equipped)
Four−wheel drive
indicator(
P. 146)
(Automatic
transmission
vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(
P. 117)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator (
P. 144)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator (
P. 152)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(
P. 136)
*AIR BAG ON indicator
(
P. 85)
*Slip indicator
(
P. 148, 150, 156)
*AIR BAG OFF indicator
(
P. 85)
*VSC OFF indicator
(
P. 157)