2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER tow

360 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
 When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur−
rounding area is clear, to avoid striki
ng other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
 When shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with 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.
NOTICE
 To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
 Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.

If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

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6−1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*: Unladen vehicle
Overall length 183.9 in. (4670 mm)
Overall width 75.0 in. (1905 mm)
Overall
height*2WD models 71.3 in. (1810 mm)
4WD models 72.0 in. (1830 mm)
Wheelbase 105.9 in. (2690 mm)
Front tread 63.2 in. (1605 mm)
Rear tread 63.2 in. (1605 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)
1190 lb. (540 kg)
Towing capacity
(Trailer weight + cargo)
5000 lb. (2265 kg)

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Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior ................................. 258
Interior .................................. 260
Seat belts ............................. 261
Cargo capacity ........................ 165
Cargo net hook ........................ 250
CD player ................................. 200
Center differential lock ........... 144
Certification label ............ 172, 363
Chains ...................................... 170
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ......... 90
Booster seats, installation ...... 96
Convertible seats, definition ... 90
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 95
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 85
Infant seat, definition .............. 90
Infant seats, installation .......... 94
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages .......................... 97
Installing CRS with seat
belts ..................................... 93
Installing CRS with top
straps ................................... 98
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 81
Battery precautions ...... 284, 355
Child restraint system ............. 90
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 53
Installing child restraints ......... 93
Power window lock switch ...... 62
Power window precautions..... 63
Removed key battery
precautions ........................ 302
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................... 54
Seat belt precautions.............. 54
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 258
Interior .................................. 260Seat belts .............................. 261
Clinometer ................................ 130
Clock ........................................ 237
Clutch start cancel switch....... 155
Compass ........................... 130, 252
Condenser ................................ 280
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 356
CRS ............................................. 90
Cruise control........................... 136
Cup holders .............. 228, 229, 232
Curtain shield airbags ............... 73
Customizable features............. 386
Daytime running light
system .................................... 132
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 190
Dimension................................. 362
Dinghy towing .......................... 182
Doityourself maintenance..... 269
Doors
Access doors........................... 36
Door glasses ........................... 62
Door lock ........................... 30, 33
Open door warning light ........ 334
Side doors ............................... 33
Side mirrors ............................. 59
Driver’s seat belt reminder
buzzer ..................................... 334
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 334
Driving
Break−in tips .......................... 106
Correct posture ....................... 71
Driving assist systems........... 156
Procedures ............................ 114
Winter driving tips.................. 169
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Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse............................. 303
If the engine will not start ...... 350
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 351
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 353
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 331
If the warning light turns on ... 331
If you have a flat tire ............. 340
If you lose your keys ............. 352
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 327
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 359
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 322
If your vehicle overheats ....... 356
Engine
Compartment ........................ 274
Engine switch ........................ 114
Exhaust gas .......................... 110
Hood...................................... 273
How to start the engine ......... 114
Identification number ............. 363
If the engine will not start ...... 350
Ignition switch........................ 114
Immobilizer system ................. 68
Overheating........................... 356
Warning light ......................... 331
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 366
Checking ............................... 279
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 169
Temperature gauge............... 124
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 124
Engine immobilizer system....... 68
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 365
Checking ............................... 275Preparing and checking before
winter .................................. 169
Warning light ................. 332, 334
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 278
Engine switch........................... 114
Event data recorder ................. 329
Floor mat .................................. 247
Fluid
Brake..................................... 280
Washer.................................. 286
Fourwheel drive system
Four−wheel drive control
lever .................................... 144
Front−−wheel drive control
lever .................................... 146
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 85
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 334
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer ...................... 334
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 43
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 317
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage................................. 371
Front turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 121
Replacing light bulbs ............. 317
Switch ................................... 121
Wattage................................. 371
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 364
Fuel gauge ............................ 124
Fuel pump shut off system .... 328
Gas station information ......... 408
Information ............................ 372
Refueling ................................. 64
Type ...................................... 364
Warning light ......................... 334
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Intuitive parking assist
switch .................................. 139
Headlights switch .................. 131
Light switch ........................... 131
Power door lock switch ........... 33
Power window switch .............. 62
Rear differential lock
switch .................................. 152
Turn signal lights ................... 121
Window lock switch ................. 62
Wiper and washer ......... 133, 135
Tachometer............................... 124
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 68
Theft prevention labels ............ 70
Theft prevention labels.............. 70
Tire inflation pressure ............. 370
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 380
Size ....................................... 377
Tire identification number ...... 376
Uniform tire quality grading ... 378
Tires
Chains ................................... 170
Checking ............................... 287
If you have a flat tire .............. 340
Identification number ............. 376
Inflation pressure................... 370
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 288
Information ............................ 375
Replacing ...................... 287, 340
Rotating tires ......................... 287
Size ....................................... 370
Snow tires ............................. 170
Spare tire............................... 341
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 287, 337
Warning light ......................... 334Tools ......................................... 340
Total load capacity .................. 168
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 182
Emergency towing ................ 322
Trailer towing ........................ 172
Traction control system .......... 156
TRAC ......................................... 156
Trip meter ................................. 124
Turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 121
Replacing light bulbs ............. 315
Switch ................................... 121
Wattage................................. 371
Vanity mirrors .......................... 236
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 363
Vehicle stability control .......... 156
Voltmeter .................................. 124
VSC ........................................... 156
Warning buzzers
Key reminder......................... 336
Seat belt reminder................. 334
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 332
Airbag system ....................... 332
Anti−lock brake system .......... 332
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................ 332
Brake system ........................ 331
Charging system ................... 332
Driver’s seat belt ................... 334
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 332
Engine oil replacement ......... 334
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 332
Front passenger’s seat belt... 334
Low brake fluid ...................... 331
Low engine oil pressure ........ 332
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