2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Brake

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
2
11. Key information .................. 24
Keys ..................................... 24
12. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ............. 26
Smart key system ................. 26
Wireless remote control ....... 40
Side doors ............................ 43
Back door ............................. 48
13. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 51
Front seats ........................... 51
Rear seats ............................ 53
Driving position memory
system ................................ 62
Head restraints ..................... 65
Seat belts ............................. 69
Steering wheel ..................... 77
Inside rear view mirror .......... 79
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 80
14. Opening and closing the
windows and moon
roof .................................... 83
Power windows .................... 83
Moon roof ............................. 86
15. Refueling ............................. 89
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 8916. Theft deterrent system ....... 93
Engine immobilizer
system ................................ 93
Alarm .................................... 97
Theft prevention labels ......... 99
17. Safety information ............ 100
Correct driving posture ....... 100
SRS airbags ....................... 102
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 117
Child restraint systems ....... 123
Installing child restraints ..... 127
21. Driving procedures ........... 140
Driving the vehicle .............. 140
Engine (ignition) switch ....... 149
Automatic transmission ...... 153
Turn signal lever ................. 158
Parking brake ..................... 159
22. Instrument cluster ............ 160
Gauges and meters ............ 160
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 163
Multi−information display ..... 166
23. Operating the lights and
wipers .............................. 170
Headlight switch ................. 170
Fog light switch ................... 172
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 173
1Before driving
2When driving

11
P
R
N
+
SDPWR2ND ON/OFF SPEE
D
ITYPC035
ECT switchP. 154
Shift lock override buttonP. 478
Seat heater switchesP. 346
C
Shift leverP. 153
Crawl Control switchP. 197
Cigarette lighterP. 343
Power outletP. 344
AshtrayP. 341
AUX adapterP. 282
Parking brake leverP. 159

19
Installation of a mobile twoway radio system
As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in your vehicle
could affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control sys−
tem, anti−lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat belt preten−
sioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two−way
radio.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pret ensioner devices in your Toyota
contain explosive chemic als. If the vehicle is scrapped with the air−
bags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an
accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag
and seat belt pretensioner remov
ed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These
components may include airbag, seat
belt pretensioners, and wire−
less remote control batteries.

140
2−1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
Starting on a steep incline
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D”.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv
ing.
nStarting the engine ( P. 150)
nDriving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”.
( P. 153)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 159)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently push the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
nStopping
With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to “P” or “N”.
( P. 153)
nParking the vehicle
With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (
P. 159)
Shift the shift lever to “P”. ( P. 153)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch and stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
STEP1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

141
2−1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
nDriving in the rain
lDrive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged−up, and the road will be slippery.
lDrive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
lRefrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
nBreaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
lFor the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
lFor the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
lFor the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
Avoid sudden acceleration.
Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
nDrumindisc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum−in−disc type parking brake system.
This type of brake system needs bedding−down of the brake shoes periodi−
cally or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding−down.
nOperating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 496)

142 2−1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
nWhen starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine run−
ning. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
nWhen driving the vehicle
lDo not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel−
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi−
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result−
ing in an accident.
lDo not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
lDo not let the vehicle roll backwards while the shift lever is in a driving
position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in “R”.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall and lead to poor steering perfor−
mance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
l
If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back door is closed.
Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and
an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the cause
of the problem inspected immediately.

143
2−1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
CAUTION
lDo not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to “P” or “R” while the
vehicle is moving.
Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission and may result
in a loss of vehicle control.
lDo not shift the shift lever to “N” while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the engine brake not to operate properly and lead to
an accident.
lDo not turn the engine off while driving.
The power steering and brake actuator
will not operate properly if the
engine is not running.
lUse engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 154)
lWhen stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
lDo not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
lAlways check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bod−
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
l
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per−
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high−
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high−speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

144 2−1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
nWhen driving on slippery road surfaces
lSudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
lSudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up−
shifting or down−shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
lAfter driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
nWhen shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
nWhen the vehicle is stopped
lDo not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than “P” or “N”, the vehicle may acceler−
ate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
lDo not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
l
Always keep a foot on the brake pedal while the engine is running to pre−
vent an accident caused by the vehicle moving.