2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER ignition

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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11. Key information .................. 28
Keys ..................................... 28
12. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ............. 30
Wireless remote control ....... 30
Side doors ............................ 33
Access doors ........................ 36
Back door ............................. 38
Glass hatch .......................... 41
13. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 43
Front seats ........................... 43
Rear seats ............................ 44
Head restraints ..................... 49
Seat belts ............................. 51
Steering wheel ..................... 57
Anti−glare inside rear view
mirror .................................. 58
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 59
14. Opening and closing the
windows ............................ 62
Power windows .................... 62
15. Refueling ............................. 64
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 64
16. Theft deterrent system ...... 68
Engine immobilizer
system ................................ 68Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) ............................... 70
17. Safety information .............. 71
Correct driving posture ......... 71
SRS airbags ......................... 73
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 85
Child restraint systems ......... 90
Installing child restraints ....... 93
21. Driving procedures ........... 104
Driving the vehicle .............. 104
Engine (ignition) switch ....... 114
Automatic
Transmission ...... 117
Manual Transmission ......... 119
Turn signal lever ................. 121
Parking brake ..................... 122
22. Instrument cluster ............ 124
Gauges and meters ............ 124
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 127
Accessory meter ................. 130
23. Operating the lights and
wipers .............................. 131
Headlight switch ................. 131
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 133
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 135
1Before driving
2When driving

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2−1. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
 Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
 Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver ’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
Manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.

366 6−1. Specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
Electrical system
Capacity
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
10.4 qt. (9.8 L, 8.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
9.9 qt. (9.4 L, 8.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
Similar high−quality ethylene glycol−based
non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite, and
non−borate coolant with long−life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO
NGK
K20HR−U11
LFR6C11
Gap 0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
Battery
Open voltage at
68
F (20 C):12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.

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Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse............................. 303
If the engine will not start ...... 350
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 351
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 353
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 331
If the warning light turns on ... 331
If you have a flat tire ............. 340
If you lose your keys ............. 352
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 327
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 359
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 322
If your vehicle overheats ....... 356
Engine
Compartment ........................ 274
Engine switch ........................ 114
Exhaust gas .......................... 110
Hood...................................... 273
How to start the engine ......... 114
Identification number ............. 363
If the engine will not start ...... 350
Ignition switch........................ 114
Immobilizer system ................. 68
Overheating........................... 356
Warning light ......................... 331
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 366
Checking ............................... 279
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 169
Temperature gauge............... 124
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 124
Engine immobilizer system....... 68
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 365
Checking ............................... 275Preparing and checking before
winter .................................. 169
Warning light ................. 332, 334
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 278
Engine switch........................... 114
Event data recorder ................. 329
Floor mat .................................. 247
Fluid
Brake..................................... 280
Washer.................................. 286
Fourwheel drive system
Four−wheel drive control
lever .................................... 144
Front−−wheel drive control
lever .................................... 146
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 85
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 334
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer ...................... 334
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 43
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 317
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage................................. 371
Front turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 121
Replacing light bulbs ............. 317
Switch ................................... 121
Wattage................................. 371
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 364
Fuel gauge ............................ 124
Fuel pump shut off system .... 328
Gas station information ......... 408
Information ............................ 372
Refueling ................................. 64
Type ...................................... 364
Warning light ......................... 334
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Alphabetical index
Fuel door .................................... 64
Fuel filler door ........................... 64
Fuel pump shut off system .... 328
Fuses
Fuses.................................... 303
Locations ...................... 307, 311
Gas station information .......... 408
Gauges ..................................... 124
Glass hatch ................................ 41
Glove box ................................. 228
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 49
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 315
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage ................................ 371
Hood ......................................... 273
Hooks
Cargo net.............................. 250
Shopping bag ....................... 251
I/M test ...................................... 268
Identification
Engine .................................. 363
Tire ....................................... 376
Vehicle.................................. 363
Ignition switch ......................... 114
Illuminated entry system ........ 226
Immobilizer system ................... 68
Indicator lights ........................ 127
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 388
Inside rear view mirror.............. 58
Interior lights
Switch ................................... 227
Wattage ................................ 371
Instrument panel light
control.................................... 125
Intuitive parking assist ........... 139Jack
Positioning the jack ............... 342
Replacing the wheel .............. 340
Jack handle .............................. 342
Keyless entry.............................. 30
Keys
Engine switch ........................ 114
If you lose your keys ............. 352
Ignition switch........................ 114
Key battery ............................ 301
Keyless entry........................... 30
Key number ............................. 28
Keys ........................................ 28
Reminder buzzer ................... 336
Wireless remote control
key .................................. 28, 30
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 319
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 314
Wattage ................................. 371
Lights
Automatic light off system ..... 132
Headlights switch .................. 131
Instrument panel light control
dial ...................................... 125
Interior light switch ................ 227
Replacing light bulbs ............. 314
Turn signal lights switch ........ 121
Wattage ................................. 371
Limited slip differential............ 150
Load capacity ........... 165, 168, 362
Lock steering column ................ 57
Luggage storage box............... 248
Luggage compartment
features................................... 249
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Alphabetical index
Seat belts
Adjustment ............................. 51
ALR ........................................ 53
Automatic Locking Retractor .. 53
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 93
Cleaning and maintaining ..... 261
ELR ........................................ 53
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 53
How to wear your seat belt ..... 51
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 53
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use......................... 53
Reminder buzzer .................. 334
Reminder light ...................... 334
Seat belt extenders ................ 54
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 52
Seating capacity ...................... 168
Seats
Adjustment ............................. 43
Adjustment precautions .......... 43
Child seats/child restraint
system installation................ 93
Cleaning ....................... 258, 260
Folding down the rear seat ..... 44
Folding down the rear seat
precautions .......................... 48
Front seat adjustment............. 43
Front seat adjustment
precautions .......................... 43
Head restraint ......................... 49
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 71
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 128
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ........ 117
Four−wheel drive................... 144
Front−wheel drive.................. 146
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 351
Manual transmission ............ 119Shift lock system ..................... 351
Side airbags................................ 73
Side doors .................................. 33
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 317, 318
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ............... 59
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 370
Replacing .............................. 340
Spare tire............................... 340
Spark plug ................................ 366
Specifications........................... 362
Speedometer ............................ 124
SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags ............. 73
Front airbags ........................... 73
Precautions ............................. 80
Side airbags ............................ 73
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 57
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Wattage ................................. 371
Storage feature......................... 228
Storage precautions ................ 165
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 359
Sun visors
Front ...................................... 235
Side ....................................... 235
Switch
Active traction control
switch .................................. 148
AUTO LSD switch ................. 150
Clutch start cancel switch...... 155
Cruise control switch ............. 136
Engine switch ........................ 114
Ignition switch........................ 114
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