2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER steering wheel

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5−1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
 The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.

The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for
short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommen d having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci
al towing service, using a lifttype
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to
wing, and abide by all state/pro
vincial and local laws.
The wheels and axle on the groun
d must be in good condition.
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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323 5−1. Essential information
 Emergency towing procedure
The engine switch must be in the ACC (engine off) or the ON
(engine running) position.
4WD models with an automatic transmission: Shift the front−wheel
drive control lever in H2.
4WD models with a manual transmission: Unlock the center differ−
ential.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
 Caution while towing
 Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains.
 If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
 To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the four wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
Emergency towing eyelet precautions
Before emergency towing, check that the eyelet is not broken or damaged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the eyelet.
Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady and even force.

To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.

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325 5−1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lifttype truck from the rear
2WD models
Turn the engine switch to the
ACC position.
4WD models
Vehicles with a manual transmis−
sion: Use a towing dolly under
the front wheels.
Vehicles with an automatic trans−
mission: When not using a tow−
ing dolly, turn the engine switch
to the ACC position, shift the
shift lever to N and shift the front−
wheel drive control lever in H2.
NOTICE
 To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission (4WD models)
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
To prevent damaging the vehicle
Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
 When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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5−1. Essential information
Event data recorder
In a crash or a near car crash event
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or a
near car crash event, this device may record some or all of the follow−
ing information:

Engine speed
Whether the brake pedal was applied or not

Vehicle speed

To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
Position of the transmission shift lever

Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not

Driver ’s seat position
Front passenger ’s occupant classification

SRS airbag deployment data

SRS airbag system diagnostic data
Your Toyota’s Electronic Contro
l Unit (ECU) may contain another
EDR. There are a variety of driving situations which include activating
the VSC under which the VSC EDR will record certain information.
The VSC EDR may record some or all of the following information:
Behavior of the vehicle

Steering wheel angle
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects
of your vehicle. These computers assi
st in driving and maintaining
optimal vehicle performance.
Besides storing data useful for tr oubleshooting, there is an event
data recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or a near car
crash event.

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339 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
TPMS (tire pressure warning system ) malfunction may occur for a vari−
ety of reasons, including the installati
on of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres−
sure warning system) malfunction te
lltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter−
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to
continue to function properly.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres−
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
Precaution when installing a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pres−
sure warning system may
not operate properly.

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Alphabetical index
Fuel door .................................... 64
Fuel filler door ........................... 64
Fuel pump shut off system .... 328
Fuses
Fuses.................................... 303
Locations ...................... 307, 311
Gas station information .......... 408
Gauges ..................................... 124
Glass hatch ................................ 41
Glove box ................................. 228
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 49
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 315
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage ................................ 371
Hood ......................................... 273
Hooks
Cargo net.............................. 250
Shopping bag ....................... 251
I/M test ...................................... 268
Identification
Engine .................................. 363
Tire ....................................... 376
Vehicle.................................. 363
Ignition switch ......................... 114
Illuminated entry system ........ 226
Immobilizer system ................... 68
Indicator lights ........................ 127
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 388
Inside rear view mirror.............. 58
Interior lights
Switch ................................... 227
Wattage ................................ 371
Instrument panel light
control.................................... 125
Intuitive parking assist ........... 139Jack
Positioning the jack ............... 342
Replacing the wheel .............. 340
Jack handle .............................. 342
Keyless entry.............................. 30
Keys
Engine switch ........................ 114
If you lose your keys ............. 352
Ignition switch........................ 114
Key battery ............................ 301
Keyless entry........................... 30
Key number ............................. 28
Keys ........................................ 28
Reminder buzzer ................... 336
Wireless remote control
key .................................. 28, 30
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 319
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 314
Wattage ................................. 371
Lights
Automatic light off system ..... 132
Headlights switch .................. 131
Instrument panel light control
dial ...................................... 125
Interior light switch ................ 227
Replacing light bulbs ............. 314
Turn signal lights switch ........ 121
Wattage ................................. 371
Limited slip differential............ 150
Load capacity ........... 165, 168, 362
Lock steering column ................ 57
Luggage storage box............... 248
Luggage compartment
features................................... 249
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Maintenance
Do−it−yourself maintenance ... 269
General maintenance ............ 265
Maintenance data.................. 362
Maintenance requirements.... 263
Vehicle exterior ..................... 258
Vehicle interior ...................... 260
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 332
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 184
Manual transmission ............... 119
Meter
Accessory meter ................... 130
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 125
Meters ................................... 124
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror............. 58
Side mirrors ............................. 59
Vanity mirrors ........................ 236
MP3 disc ................................... 208
Odometer .................................. 124
Offroad precautions
Driving ................................... 162
Vehicle .................................. 160
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 275
Warning light .................. 332,334
Opener
Hood...................................... 273
Outside rear view mirror
illumination lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 319
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............... 59
Outside temperature
display .................................... 238
Overheating, Engine ................ 356Parking assist .......................... 139
Parking brake ........................... 122
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 317
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage................................. 371
Power outlet ..................... 239, 240
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 282
Power windows .......................... 62
Radiator ............................ 274, 280
Radio ......................................... 194
Rear seat
Folding down........................... 44
Removing rear seat bottom
cushions ............................... 45
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage................................. 371
Rear turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 121
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Switch ................................... 121
Wattage................................. 371
Rear window............................... 41
Rear window defogger ............ 190
Replacing
Key battery ............................ 301
Fuses .................................... 303
Light bulbs............................. 314
Tires ............................... 287,340
Wheels .................................. 296
Rear differential lock
system .................................... 152
Rear step bumper ...................... 40
Rear window wiper .................. 135
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 390
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Alphabetical index
Seat belts
Adjustment ............................. 51
ALR ........................................ 53
Automatic Locking Retractor .. 53
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 93
Cleaning and maintaining ..... 261
ELR ........................................ 53
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 53
How to wear your seat belt ..... 51
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 53
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use......................... 53
Reminder buzzer .................. 334
Reminder light ...................... 334
Seat belt extenders ................ 54
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 52
Seating capacity ...................... 168
Seats
Adjustment ............................. 43
Adjustment precautions .......... 43
Child seats/child restraint
system installation................ 93
Cleaning ....................... 258, 260
Folding down the rear seat ..... 44
Folding down the rear seat
precautions .......................... 48
Front seat adjustment............. 43
Front seat adjustment
precautions .......................... 43
Head restraint ......................... 49
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 71
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 128
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ........ 117
Four−wheel drive................... 144
Front−wheel drive.................. 146
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 351
Manual transmission ............ 119Shift lock system ..................... 351
Side airbags................................ 73
Side doors .................................. 33
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 317, 318
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ............... 59
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 370
Replacing .............................. 340
Spare tire............................... 340
Spark plug ................................ 366
Specifications........................... 362
Speedometer ............................ 124
SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags ............. 73
Front airbags ........................... 73
Precautions ............................. 80
Side airbags ............................ 73
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 57
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Wattage ................................. 371
Storage feature......................... 228
Storage precautions ................ 165
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 359
Sun visors
Front ...................................... 235
Side ....................................... 235
Switch
Active traction control
switch .................................. 148
AUTO LSD switch ................. 150
Clutch start cancel switch...... 155
Cruise control switch ............. 136
Engine switch ........................ 114
Ignition switch........................ 114
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