2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER hood release

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal leverP. 131
P. 121
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 133
Cruise control switch P. 136
Gauges and metersP. 124
Hood lock release leverP. 273
Glove boxP. 228
Accessory meterP. 130
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 135

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4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
CAUTION
 Predriving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever
and lift the hood.

358 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
 Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
 Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
 To prevent an accident or injury
when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
 Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
 When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 273
Fuel filler door
P. 6 4
Tire inflation pressure
P. 370
Hood lock release lever
P. 273
Fuel tank capacity 19.0 gal. (72.0 L, 15.8 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type
Premium unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 3 7 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 5.5 (5.2, 4.6)
Without filter 5.2 (4.9, 4.3)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 365
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W−30