2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER light

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2−5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
 When towing a trailer
 If the total trailer weight exceeds 1000 lb. (453 kg), trailer brakes are
required.
Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi−
cle’s braking effectiveness.
 Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE
 When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
 Brakes
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable fed−
eral and state/provincial regulations.
 Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
 Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system
and cause a malfunction.

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Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. The three
main causes of vehicle−trailer ac cidents are driver error, excessive
speed and improper trailer loading. Keep these in mind when towing.

Before starting out, check the trailer ’s light and the vehicle−trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
 Practice turning, stopping and reve rsing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel
of the vehicle.
 Reversing with a trailer attached is
difficult and requires practice.
Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to the right. (This generally opposite to reversing
without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci−
dent.
 As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle−to−
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h)
of speed, allow at least o
ne vehicle and trailer length.
 Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and
loss of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.

Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. Vehicles with a manual
transmission, prevent excessive cl
utch slippage by keeping engine
rpm low and not racing the engine. Always start out in first gear.
Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak−
ing a turn.

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3−1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear window defogger
 The rear window defogger can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
NOTICE
 To prevent battery discharge
Turn the rear window defogger off when the engine is off.
Clear the rear window using the defogger.
ON/OFF
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
The defogger will automatically
turn off after 15 to 240 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem−
perature and vehicle speed.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defogger off.

192 3−2. Using the audio system
 Welcome function (type B only)
When you turn the engine switch to the ACC or ON position, “FJ CRUISER”
will appear scrolling on the display. A
nd then “FJammer” will appear for 6
seconds.
While this function is operating, the display is illuminated with full intensity
and the instrument panel light control dial is disabled. However, you can turn
off the display illumination by pushing the .
 Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
Ti t l ePage
Using the radioP. 194
Using the CD playerP. 200
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 208
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 217
Operating the sub wooferP. 220
Changing display colorP. 221
Using the AUX adapterP. 222
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 224

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3−2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
NOTICE
 CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the
CDs or the player itself.
 Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
Do not apply oil to the CD player.
Store CDs away from direct sunlight.

Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
 Do not insert more than one CD at a
time

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3−2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
 Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
 When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet or
cigarette lighter
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio device.
Type B
Press .

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3−3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
 Illuminated entry system
When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position, the interior light auto−
matically turns on/off according to whether the doors are locked/unlocked
and whether the doors are open/closed and the engine switch position.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the interior light remains on when the door is not fully closed and the inte−
rior light switch is in the DOOR position, the light will go off automatically
after 30 minutes.
 Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features
P. 386)
Front interior light (P. 227)
Rear interior light (
P. 227)
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Interior features
Interior lights
Front
DOOR position
OFF
ON
Rear
DOOR position
OFF
ON
Interior lights