2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Owners Manual

90 1−5. Refueling
Closing the fuel tank cap
When replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
nFuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (87 Octane Rating [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
nFuel tank capacity
Approximately 24.6 gal. (93 L, 20.5 Imp. gal.)

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CAUTION
nRefueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so, may result in death or serious injury.
lTouch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
lAlways hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause
injury.
lDo not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
lDo not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
lDo not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
lDo not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
nWhen replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Failure to do so may cause a fire or other incident which may result
in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE
nRefueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Failing to do so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust sys−
tems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.

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1−6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have builtin tr ansponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle’s onboard computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned OFF
to indicate that the system is
operating.
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94 1−6. Theft deterrent system
nSystem maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance−free type of engine immobilizer system.
nConditions that may cause the system to malfunction
lIf the key is in contact with a metallic object.
lIf the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built−in transponder chip) of another vehicle.

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nCertifications for the engine immobilizer system
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB−1
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer−
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.

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CAUTION
nCertifications for the engine immobilizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE
nFor proper system operation
Do not modify, remove or disable the engine immobilizer system. If any
unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Before driving
Alar m
The system sounds the alarm and fl ashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
nTriggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
lA locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the smart key system, t
he wireless remote control or
using the mechanical key. (The doors will lock again automat−
ically)
lThe hood is opened while the vehicle is locked.
l
The battery is reconnected.
n
Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all doors.
The system will be set auto−
matically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
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