2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER transmission

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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.

332 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi−
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed
to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the engine
oil level dipstick.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally
and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys−
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low*.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
The electronic engine control system;
The electronic throttle control system;
The electronic automatic transmission control sys−
tem; or
Emission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
The front passenger occupant classification system;
or
The seat belt pretensioner system.

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(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system.
VSC/TRAC warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
The vehicle stability control system;
The traction control system;
The active traction control system (if equipped); or
The AUTO LSD system (2WD models).
(Automatic transmis−
sion vehicles)Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn
ing light
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tem−
perature is too high.
(if equipped)Unengaged “Park” warning light
Malfunction in the transmission “Park” mechanism.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
 Before jacking up the vehicle
 Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
 Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers.

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag
Spare tire
Jack

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5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
 Emergency hook Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N
(vehicles with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
2WD models: Push the AUTO LSD switch. (
P. 150)
4WD models with an automatic transmission: Shift the
front−wheel drive control lever to L4. Then push the RR
DIFF LOCK switch (if equipped). ( P. 152)
4WD models with a manual transmission: Shift the four−
wheel drive control lever to LL. Then push the RR DIFF
LOCK switch (if equipped). ( P. 152)
Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hook is
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi−
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.
Do not use the rear hook. It is not
designed for towing.

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.

366 6−1. Specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
Electrical system
Capacity
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
10.4 qt. (9.8 L, 8.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
9.9 qt. (9.4 L, 8.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
Similar high−quality ethylene glycol−based
non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite, and
non−borate coolant with long−life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO
NGK
K20HR−U11
LFR6C11
Gap 0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
Battery
Open voltage at
68
F (20 C):12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.