2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER ECO mode

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1−2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
 2step unlocking function
When you push the UNLOCK button, the driver ’s door is unlocked. Pushing
the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.
 Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Panic mode
 Door lock buzzer
If a door or glass hatch is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds for 10 seconds if
an attempt to lock the door and glass hatch are made. Fully close the door
and glass hatch to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more. The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi
cle from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Sounds alarm
(push and hold)
When PANIC button is pushed for longer
than about one second, an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds and the vehi−
cle lights will flash to deter any person
from trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.
UN
LOCKLOCK
PA NIC

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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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2−5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
 Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
 Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle.
Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h) regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
 Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
4WD models:
Do not mix tires of different makes, models, tread patterns or treadwear.
 Driving with snow chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
 Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
Avoid sudden turns and braking.

Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con−
trol is maintained.
NOTICE
 Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs of and obtain replacement snow tires from Toyota dealers or
legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera−
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
 Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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3−1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
 If the ambient temperature drops while using the recirculated
air mode
The air intake mode automatically changes from recirculated air
mode to outside air mode after a few minutes.
To cancel this function:
Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds.
To reactivate this function:
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK or ACC position.
Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

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3−2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Changing display color (type B only)
Display color can be changed by following the procedure below.
Select the function of which you want to change the display
color.
Turn the audio system off by pressing .
Push for more than 5 seconds. “TEXT MODE” will
appear on the display, and then the system is turned off.
Turn the system on.
Change the display color by turning . When you turn
the knob, the display color changes as follows:
Amber Ye l l o w Yellowgreen Green Turquoiseblue
Blue Purple Magenta Red
Set the display color by pressing briefly. The name of
the function of wh ich the color was changed will appear on
the display.
If you want to set that display color for all the function displays,
press the knob for 2 seconds. “ALL CHANGE” will appear on the
display.
To continue to change the display color of other functions, select
the function of which you want to change the display color, and
repeat steps 5 to 6.
Turn the system off by pressing . The display color
change function ends.

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3−5. Other interior features
Outside temperature display (if equipped)
 When – –C or – –F is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
The outside air temperature is displayed when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
 When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The display will automatically be set to the initial mode.
Displays the outside air
temperature.
The temperature range that
can be displayed is from −22°F
(−30°C) to 122°F (50°C).
Switches the outside air
temperature display
between English/U.S. Cus−
tomary System and metric.

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4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
Tire pressure warning system operation
The tire pressure warning system may not provide warning immediately
if a tire bursts or if
sudden air leakage occurs.
When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so
may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous han−
dling characteristics, which may le
ad to fatal or injury accidents.
Do not mix tires of different makes, models, tread patterns or tread−
wear.
Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
Do not mix radial, bias−belted, or bias−ply tires.
Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.
Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
NOTICE
Repairing or replacing tires, wheels and tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
Do not use puncture sealant sprays to repair flats
Puncture sealant sprays may damage tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters.
Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or pot−
holes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing
the cushioning ability of the tires. In
addition driving on rough roads may
cause damage to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels
and body.
If tire inflation pressures become low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.

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When trouble arises
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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.