2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER alarm

98 1−6. Theft deterrent system
nItems to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
lNobody is in the vehicle.
lThe windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
lNo valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
nTriggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
lA person inside the vehicle opens a door or hood.
lThe battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
n
Panic mode
nDeactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
lUnlock the doors using the smar t key system or the wireless
remote control.
lStart the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after
a few seconds.)
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, the headlights/tail
lights/emergency flashers will flash, the
front and rear interior lights will come on,
and an alarm will sound for about 60 sec−
onds to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the wireless remote control.

482 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the
engine
Shift the shift lever to “P” and apply the brakes.
Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot
detect the electronic key that is
touched to the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch if any of the doors
is opened while the key is
touched to the switch.
To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 10
seconds of the buzzer soundin
g, release the brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be
changed each time the sw
itch is pressed. ( P. 149)
To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buz
zer sounds, keeping the brake
pedal depressed.
If the “ENGINE START STOP” swit
ch cannot be operated, contact
your Toyota dealer.
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When trouble arises
483 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
nStopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to “P” and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as
you normally do when stopping the engine.
nReplacing the key battery
As this procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec−
tronic battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes. ( P. 410)
nAlarm
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. (
P. 97)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Air conditioning filter .............. 407
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 242
ABS ........................................... 201
Active traction control ............. 201
Air conditioning filter............... 407
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 407
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 242
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions... 106
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 110
Airbag warning light............... 450
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 106
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 110
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 118
General airbag precautions ... 110
Locations of airbags .............. 102
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 113
Proper driving posture ... 100, 110
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch ................ 116
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 106
Side airbag precautions ........ 110
SRS airbags .......................... 102
Alarm ........................................... 97
Antenna..................................... 263
Antilock brake system............ 201
Armrest ..................................... 348
Ashtrays.................................... 341
Audio input ............................... 282
Audio system
Antenna ................................. 263Audio input ............................ 282
AUX adapter ......................... 282
CD player/changer ................ 265
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 273
Optimal use ........................... 280
Portable music player ........... 282
Radio..................................... 260
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 283
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 242
Automatic light control
system .................................... 170
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 153
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 478
S mode.................................. 155
AUX adapter ............................. 282
Back door
Back door ................................ 48
Wireless remote control key.... 40
Backup lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Wattage................................. 503
Battery
Checking ............................... 387
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 484
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 222
Bottle holder............................. 334
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 384
Parking brake ........................ 159
Brake assist.............................. 201
Breakin tips............................. 141
Brightness control
Instrument light control.......... 161
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Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Wattage ................................. 503
Storage feature......................... 328
Storage precautions ................ 214
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 491
Sun visors................................. 337
Sunshade
Roof......................................... 87
Switch
ECT switch ............................ 154
Driving mode select switch.... 154
Engine switch ........................ 149
Fog light switch ..................... 172
Ignition switch........................ 149
Light switches........................ 170
Power door lock switch ........... 43
Power window switch .............. 83
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 176
Window lock switch ................. 83
Wipers and washer switch .... 173
Tachometer
Tachometer ........................... 160
Tail lights
Switch.................................... 170
Wattage ................................. 503
Talk switch
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Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ....................................... 97
Engine immobilizer system ..... 93
Theft prevention labels.............. 99
Tire inflation pressure ............. 401
Tiedown hooks........................ 350
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 512
Size ....................................... 509Tire identification number...... 508
Uniform tire quality grading ... 510
Tires
Chains ................................... 222
Checking ............................... 391
If you have a flat tire.............. 463
Inflation pressure .................. 401
Information ............................ 507
Pressure warning system...... 391
Replacing .............................. 463
Rotating tires ......................... 391
Size ....................................... 502
Snow tires ............................. 222
Spare tire .............................. 463
Tools ......................................... 463
Total load capacity .................. 221
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 440
Toyota park assist system ...... 181
TRAC ......................................... 201
Traction control ....................... 201
Trip information display .......... 166
Trip meter ................................. 160
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Switch ................................... 158
Wattage................................. 503
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 338
Wattage................................. 503
Vanity mirrors .......................... 338
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 495
Vehicle stability control .......... 201
VSC ........................................... 201
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 449
Open door ............................ 451
Seat belt reminder................. 452
Warning lights
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 463If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 9 3Engine immobilizer system
P. 476If the engine will not start
P. 484If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 478If the shift lever cannot be shifted
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 488If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 479If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 484If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 3Side doors
P. 4 8Back doors
The horn begins to soundP. 9 7Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 491If the vehicle becomes stuck
The warning light or indi−
cator light comes onP. 449If the warning light turns on