2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER ECO mode

152 2−1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
nWhen starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver ’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
nCaution when driving
Do not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driving.
Pressing and holding the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will stop the
engine, which may lead to an unexpected accident.
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI−
TION ON mode for long periods without the engine running.
nWhen starting the engine
lDo not race a cold engine.
l
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

154 2−1. Driving procedures
nShift position uses
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
the “D” position for normal driving.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using “S” mode, you can control engine brak−
ing forces.
nSelecting a driving mode
The following patterns can be selected to suit current driving and
operating conditions.
Power mode
For powerful acceleration and
driving in mountainous
regions.
Normal mode
Second start mode
For starting on slippery road
surfaces, such as on snow.
Press “2nd” to return to normal
mode.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
S“S” mode driving *2
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2−1. Driving procedures
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When driving
n“S” mode
When the shift range is “5” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to “6”.
nDownshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in the “S” mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
nWhen driving with the cruise control system
The engine brake will not operate in
the “S” mode, even when downshifting
to “5” or “4”. (P. 178)
nSecond start mode automatic deactivation
Second start mode is automatically deactivated if the engine is turned off
after driving in second start mode.
n
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”
P. 478
nIf the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever
to “S”
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in “D”.)
nAISHIFT
The AI−SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the optimal position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI−SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the “D” posi−
tion. (Shifting the shift lever to the “S” position cancels the function.)

164 2−2. Instrument cluster
nIndicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(
P. 158)Roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off indica−
tor (P. 116)
Headlight high beam
indicator (
P. 170)“PWR” mode indicator
(P. 154)
Headlight indicator
(
P. 170)Automatic transmission
second start indicator
(P. 154)
Fog light indicator
(
P. 172)Low speed four−wheel
drive indicator light
(P. 190)
Cruise control indicator
(
P. 178)Center differential lock
indicator (P. 203)
Slip indicator (
P. 202)“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator (P. 117)
Crawl control indicator
(
P. 197)
*
**
*

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2−4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Shift the four−wheel drive control switch to “L4”, then shift to
“H4” again.
When shifting the four−wheel drive control switch, push the switch
down while turning it.
The low speed four−wheel drive indicator light will flash slowly (turns
on and off every 2 seconds).
Shift the shift lever to “P”.
Shifting to the neutral position is completed with above procedure.
The unengaged “Park” warning light will turn on when the shift lever
is shifted to the “P” position.
To return to “H4” when the vehicle is in this condition, carry out the
following procedure.
nShifting from neutral position to “H4”
Stop the vehicle completely.
Make sure the vehicle is stopped in a safe place while carrying out
the following procedure.
Set the parking brake firmly.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the IGNITION ON
mode.
Do not start the engine at this time.
Depress the brake pedal firmly.
Keep the brake pedal depressed till the end of the procedure.
Shift the shift lever to “N”.
Shift the four−wheel drive control switch to “L4”, and then shift
to “H4” again.
When shifting the four−wheel drive control switch, push the switch
down while turning it.
The low speed four−wheel drive indicator light will turn off.
Shifting to “H4” is completed when the low speed four−wheel drive
indicator light turns off.
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STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
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194 2−4. Using other driving systems
nThe fourwheel drive control switch can be operated when
lThe “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
lThe shift lever is in the “N” position.
lThe vehicle is stopped completely.
nAdvice for driving on slippery roads in “L4” (low speed position)
lIf you shift the four−wheel drive control switch to “L4” and the shift lever to
the “2” range of “S” while driving in steep off−road areas, the output of the
brake can be controlled effectively by the active traction control system,
which assists the driver to control the driving power of 4 wheels.
lUse the “1” range of “S” of the shift lever for maximum power and traction
when your wheels get stuck or when driving down a steep incline. In the
following cases, the output of the brake can be controlled by the active
traction control system if the engine speed is under 3,000 rpm (normally
under 3,000 rpm when the wheels get unstuck).
The four−wheel drive control switch is in the “L4” position and the shift
lever is in the “1” range of “S” or the shift lever is in “D” or “S” with the
transmission downshifted to first gear.
The four−wheel drive control switch is in the “L4” position and the shift
lever is in the “R” position.
nThe center differential lock/unlock button can be operated when
lThe “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
lThe vehicle speed is less than 60 mph (100 km/h).
nLocking/unlocking the center differential
lWhen the center differential is locked, VSC (vehicle stability control) is
automatically turned off. (The center di
fferential lock and “VSC OFF” indi−
cator lights come on.)
lIf the operation is not completed, the center differential lock indicator
blinks. If the indicator light does not turn off when unlocking the center
differential, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or
drive in reverse.
lIf the center differential lock/unlock is not completed within 5 seconds
while the cruise control system is on, cancel the cruise control system.

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When the system is turned off
If the system is turned off when crawl control is operating, a buzzer
will sound for 3 seconds, the slip indicator turns off, and the crawl
control indicator flashes until the system has turned off completely.
When turning off crawl control while
traveling, stop the vehicle before
the crawl control indicator turns off, or drive extremely carefully.
nThe crawl control can be operated when
lThe engine is running.
lThe shift lever is in any gear other than “P” or “N”.
lThe four−wheel drive control switch is in “L4”.
lThe parking brake is released.
lThe driver ’s door is closed.
l
When the driving mode is not set to second start mode.

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When driving
nAutomatic system cancelation
In the following situations, the system is canceled automatically, and the
crawl control indicator will turn off:
lWhen the shift lever is moved to “P”.
lWhen the four−wheel drive control switch is in “H4”.
In the following situations, it is possible to descend a slope at a fixed low
speed, however when traveling the system is canceled automatically, and
the crawl indicator will turn off.
lWhen the shift lever is moved to “N”.
lWhen the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
lWhen the brake pedal is depressed firmly.
lWhen the parking brake is engaged.
lIf the driver ’s door is opened.
lWhen the driving mode is set to second start mode.
nIf the brake system overheats
The system will cease operation and a buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place. (There is no problem with continuing normal
driving.)
nIf the automatic transmission system overheats
The system will cease operation, a buzzer will sound and a warning mes−
sage will be displayed to alert the driver. Stop the vehicle in a safe place until
the warning message turns off.