2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER jump start

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2−5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
 Offroad vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of serious per−
sonal injury or damage to your vehicle:
 In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die
than a person wearing a seat belt. Therefore, the driver and all passengers
should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving.
 Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, if at all possible.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or
vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury.
 Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehi−
cle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden
braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or
vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly.
 Always slow down in gusty crosswi
nds. Because of its profile and higher
center of gravity, your vehicle is more sensitive to side winds than an ordi−
nary passenger car. Slowing down will allow you to have better control.
 When driving off−road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss
of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also
risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
 Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. Driving straight up or
straight down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any similar off−road vehicle)
can tip over sideways much more easily than forward or backward.

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When trouble arises
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5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be u sed to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can call your Toyota dealer, Roadside Assistance or Toyota
Customer Service Assistance.
If you have a set of jumper (or boo ster) cables and a second vehi−
cle with a 12−volt battery, you can
jump start your Toyota following
the steps below.
Connecting the jumper cables
If required, remove all vent plugs from the booster and dis−
charged batteries. Lay a cloth over the open vents on the batter−
ies. (This helps reduce the explosion hazard, personal injuries
and burns.)
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (−) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to gr
ound on your vehicle as shown in
the illustration.

354 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
 Avoiding a discharged battery
 Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.

Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run−
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
CAUTION
 Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam−
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
 Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi−
nal.
 Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “−” ter−
minals.

Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at
that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start
the vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con−
nected.
If removed, replace all the battery vent plugs.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

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When trouble arises
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CAUTION
 Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre−
cautions when handling the battery.
 When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
 Do not lean over the battery.
In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
 Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery−related parts.

Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
 To prevent damaging the vehicle
Do not pull− or push−start the vehicle, because the three−way catalytic con−
verter may overheat and become a fire hazard.
 When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.