2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER headlights

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HeadlightsP. 131
Pictorial indexExterior
HoodP. 273
Windshield wipersP. 133
Outside rear view mirror
illumination lights
P. 131
Front turn signal/parking and front
side marker lights
P. 121, 131
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 59

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1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Anti−glare inside rear view mir ror
CAUTION
 Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
Glare from the headlights of veh icles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Normal position
Anti−glare position

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2−2. Instrument cluster
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When drivingOdometer and trip meter display button
Pressing this button switches between odometer and trip meter dis−
plays.
Odometer
Trip meter A
*
Trip meter B*
*:Pushing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
With the dial turned fully up, the
intensity of the instrument panel
lights will not be reduced even
when the tail lights/headlights are
turned on.
Odometer/trip meter
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was
last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ−
ent distances independently.

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When driving
2−3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off. The headlights can be operated manually.
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, outside rear
view mirror illumination (if equipped) and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.

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.

242 3−5. Other interior features
 If the engine is started with the power outlet main switch on
The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below the stan−
dard, or may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is stationary.
 The protection circuit may be activat ed to cut the power supply if any
of the following conditions apply:
The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.
Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is
attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated.
This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
 Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100W, have
been used continuously for a long time period.
The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air condition−
ing, etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended
period of time.
 If the protection circuit is activated
and the power supply is cut, con
duct the following procedure:
Park the vehicle in a safe place, and then securely apply the park−
ing brake.
Check and ensure the following conditions
Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
The shift lever is in P or N.
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
The shift lever is in N and the clutch pedal is not depressed.
Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance is
within the maximum capacity of the power outlet and the appliance
is not broken.
Press the power outlet main switch again.
When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool the tempera−
ture down. Once it reaches the normal temperature, turn the power outlet
main switch on again.
If the power supply is not resumed even after performing the above proce−
dure, have the vehicle inspected by a Toyota dealer.

244 3−5. Other interior features
NOTICE
 To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
 Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.
 Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.
After inserting a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.
To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use a 115V AC appliance that requires more than maximum capacity.
If a 115V AC appliance that consumes more than maximum capacity is
used, the protection circuit will cut the power supply.
 Appliances that may not operate properly (115V AC)
The following 115V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con−
sumption is under maximum capacity.
 Appliances with high initial peak wattage
Measuring devices that process precise data.
Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
To prevent the battery from being discharged
Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when elec trical appliances that consume in
excess of 100W are used continuously for long periods of time.
 To prevent any damage caused by heat
Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat such as toast−
ers, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and deck.
 Do not use any electrical appliances, which are easily affected by vibration
or heat, inside the vehicle.
Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in
damage to those electrical appliances.

266 4−2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
Items Check points
Accelerator pedalMoves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanismCan the vehicle be hold securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedalMoves smoothly?
Does it have appropriate clear−
ance and correct amount of free
play?
BrakesNot pull to one side when
applied?
Loss of brake effectiveness?
Spongy feeling brake pedal?
Pedal almost touches floor?
Clutch pedalMoves smoothly?
Does it have correct amount of
free play?
Head restraintsMove smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzersFunction properly?
LightsDo all the lights come on?
Headlights aimed correctly?
( P. 314)
Parking brakeMoves smoothly?
Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat beltsDoes the seat belt system oper−
ate smoothly?
Are the belts undamaged?
SeatsDo the seat controls operate
properly?