2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER lock

132 2−3. Operating the lights and wipers
 Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the
parking brake is released. Daytime
running lights are not designed for use at
night.
Automatic light off system
When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after all doors and glass hatch are closed with the engine switch
turned to the ACC or LOCK position. (The lights turn off immediately if
the LOCK button on the wireless remote control is pressed twice after all
doors are locked.)
 When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically
with the engine switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position and the
driver ’s door is opened.
If the driver ’s door is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 30 min−
utes.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the ON position, or turn
the headlight switch off once and then back to the or position.
 Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (automatic light off system) can be changed. (Customizable
features
P. 386)
NOTICE
 To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run−
ning.

134 2−3. Operating the lights and wipers
 The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
 When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
When a nozzle becomes block
Do not try to clear it with a pin
or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

144
2−4. Using other driving systems
Four−wheel drive system (4WD models with a manual transmission)
Use the fourwheel drive control lever to select the following transfer
modes.
The center differential lock indicator comes on when the LL or HL mode is
selected.
H (high speed position)
Normal driving
HL (high speed position, center differential locked)
When your vehicle’s wheel gets stuck in ditch or when you are driving
on a slippy or bumpy surface.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels.
LL (low speed position, center differential locked)
Driving requiring maximum power and traction such as climbing or
descending steep hills, off−road driving and hard pulling in sand or mud,
etc.

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2−4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
 Shifting between H and HL
 You need not to depress the clutch pedal.
If the center differential lock indicator does not come on when you shift
from H to HL, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating.
 If the center differential lock indicator does not go off when you shift from
HL to H, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive
in reverse.
 Shifting from HL to LL
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Depress the clutch pedal and move the four−wheel drive control lever.
 Shifting from LL to HL
Depress the clutch pedal and move the four−wheel drive control lever.

Shifting to HL or LL
VSC is automatically turned off.
NOTICE
 To prevent damage to the center differential
 For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differ−
ential.
Shift to H after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the slippery or bumpy
surface.
 Do not shift to any position when the vehicle is cornering or when its
wheels spinning freely off the ground.
Shifting from H to HL while driving
Never move the four−wheel drive control lever if wheels are slipping. Stop
the slipping or spinning before shifting.

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2−4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
 When the rear differential is locked
(vehicles with the rear differential
lock system)
The active traction control system is activated only when the vehicle speed
is less than 4 mph (6 km/h).
Sounds and vibrations caused by the active traction control system
A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi−
cate that a malfunction has occurred in the system.
 Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. It may
occur when the system is operating.
If the brake system overheats
The system will cease operation and a buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place. (There is no problem with continuing normal
driving.)
CAUTION
 The active traction control system may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip−
pery road surfaces, even if the active traction control system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

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2−4. Using other driving systems
Rear differential lock system (if equipped)
Using the rear differential lock system
Automatic transmission
4WD models: Before using the rear differential lock system.
Shift the front−wheel drive control
lever into L4 to see if this is
sufficient. If this has no effect, additionally use the rear differ−
ential lock system.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Press the RR DIFF LOCK switch.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves out.
To unlock the rear differential, push the switch again. The rear differential lock system is provided for use only when wheel
spinning occurs in a ditch or
on a slippery or ragged surface.
The rear differential lock system is effective in case one of the rear
wheels is spinning.
Press the RR DIFF LOCK
switch to lock the rear differen−
tial.
At this time, the indicator will
blink. Wait a few seconds for
the system to complete opera−
tion. After the rear differential is
locked, the rear differential lock
indicator will stop blinking and
remain on.
To unlock the rear differential,
push the switch again.

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2−4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
Manual transmission
Before using the rear differential lock system.
Shift the four−wheel drive control lever into LL to see if this is
sufficient. If this has no effect, additionally use the rear differ−
ential lock system.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Press the RR DIFF LOCK switch.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Slowly release the clutch pedal.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves out.
To unlock the rear differential, push the switch again.
 Locking the rear differential
 When the rear differential is locked, VSC is automatically turned off.
(The rear differential lock and VSC OFF indicators come on.)
The following systems do not operate when the rear differential is locked.
It is normal operation for the ABS warning light, VSC OFF indicator and
slip indicator to be on at this time.
ABS
Brake assist system
VSC
TRAC
 The rear differential lock is disengaged when
 Shift the four−wheel drive control lever to H or HL. (4WD models with a
manual transmission)
Shift the front−wheel drive control lever to H2 or H4. (4WD models with
an automatic transmission)
Never forget to turn off the switch after using this feature.
After unlocking the rear differential
Check the indicator go off, turn the engine switch to the ON position, but do
not start the engine.

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CAUTION
 To avoid an accident
 Do not use the rear differential lock system except when wheel spinning
occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or ragged surface. Large steering effort
and careful cornering control will be required.
 Do not lock the rear differential until the wheels have stopped spinning.
Otherwise, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction when the dif−
ferential lock is engaged, resulting in an accident. This may also lead to
possible damage to differential lock component parts.
 Do not drive over 5 mph (8 km/h) when the differential is locked.

Do not keep driving with the RR DIFF LOCK switch on.