2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER sensor

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1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
 Seat belt pretensioners
Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger ’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger ’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger ’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger ’s seat may not activate in the event of a
collision.
 Seat belt damage and wear
 Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belt cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
 Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
 Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer.
Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating
properly resulting in death or serious injury.
 Using a seat belt extender
 Do not wear the seat belt extender, if you can fasten the seat belt without
the extender.
Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system,
because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas−
ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a collision.
 The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when
used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the
one originally intended.

74 1−7. Safety information
Airbag system components
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
Front passenger ’s seat belt
buckle switch
SRS warning light
Curtain shield airbag sen−
sorsSide and curtain shield air−
bag sensors
Driver airbag
Driver ’s seat position sen−
sor
Driver ’s seat belt buckle
switch
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG
OFF indicator lights
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensors

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1−7. Safety information
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Before driving
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys−
tem controls airbag deployment po
wer for the driver and front pas−
senger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position
sensor etc. The front passenger ’s airbag system consists of the front
passenger occupant classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by
the airbag sensor assembly. The
airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag
sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys−
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A
chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with non−toxic gas to help rest rain the motion
of the occupants.
 SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield air−
bag sensor assemblies, driver ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system, AIR BAG ON
indicator light, AIR BAG OFF indicator light, front passenger ’s seat belt
buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting
wiring and power sources. (
P. 332)
 If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
 Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
 The front windshield may crack.

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2−4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
Intuitive par king assist (if equipped)
The distance to obstacles measured by the sensors is communi
cated via the buzzer when parallel parking or maneuvering into a
garage. Always check the surrounding area when using this system.
This system works when the engine switch is in the ON position and
the shift lever is in R.
 Back sensors
These sensors detect obsta−
cles behind the vehicle.

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The distance and buzzer
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the buzzer sounds.  Intuitive parking assist switch
ON/OFF
When on, the buzzer sounds
to inform the driver that the
system is operational. At this
time, the indicator light will
come on.
Press the button to switch the
ON/OFF mode.
Distance shown
as4.9 to 3.3 ft.
(150 to 100 cm)3.3 to 1.6 ft.
(100 to 50 cm)1.6 ft.
(50 cm)
Buzzer Medium Fast Continuous

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2−4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Sensors that operate and detection range
The following diagrams show the se nsor detection range. Note that
sensors may not be able to detect obstacles that are extremely close
to the vehicle.
 Detection range of the sensors
Approx. 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
The diagram shows the detection
range of the sensors. Note that
the sensors may not be able to
detect obstacles that are
extremely close to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape
of the object etc.

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 Sensor detection information
 Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect
the ability of a sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed below.
There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
A sensor is frozen.
A sensor is covered in any way.
The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing
ultrasonic waves.
There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the
vicinity.
A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or radio antenna.
A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
The vehicle is approaching a tall or right−angled curb.
In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.
Objects lower than the sensors or thin stakes etc. may be detected ini−
tially, but as they draw closer, they may cease to be detected.
A towing hitch is mounted to the vehicle.
A non−genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is
installed.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer
than they are.
 The shape of the obstacle may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles:
Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb radio waves
Sharply−angled objects
Low obstacles
Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction
of your vehicle

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2−4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
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 Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device compiles with Canadian ICES−001.
CAUTION
 Caution when using the intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely
and possibly cause an accident.
 Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).

Do not attach any accessories within the sensor range.
NOTICE
 Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.