2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER service

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4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
nUsed engine oil
lUsed engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
lDispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
lDo not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
nTo prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
nWhen replacing the engine oil
lBe careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
lAvoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
lCheck the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
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Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly retightened.

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nWhen replacing wheels
The wheels of your Toyota are equipped with tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide
advanced warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever
wheels are replaced, the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must
be installed. (
P. 392)
CAUTION
nWhen replacing wheels
lDo not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the
Owner ’s Manual, as this may result in loss of handling control.
lNever use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tube−
less tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
nReplacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
lBecause tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your Toyota
dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase
your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at your Toyota dealer.
l
Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly with
non−genuine wheels.

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5−1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
lThe engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
l
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the following
part. This should only be attempt
ed on hard, surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing hook
If towing is necessary, we recommen d having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci
al towing service, using a lifttype
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to
wing, and abide by all state/pro
vincial and local laws.
Use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the bat
tery is discharged.
You can call your Toyota dealer, Roadside Assistance or Toyota Cus
tomer Service.
If you have a set of jumper (or boo ster) cables and a second vehi−
cle with a 12 volt battery, you can jump start your Toyota following
the steps below.
Connecting the jumper cables.
Remove the engine cover.
If required, remove all vent plugs from the booster battery. Lay a
cloth over the open vents on t he booster battery. (This helps
reduce the explosion hazard, personal injuries and burns.)
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle.
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Negative (−) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect the jumper cable to gro
und on your vehicles as shown
in the illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at
that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
STEP1
STEP 2

506 6−1. Specifications
nToyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If
fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be
adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
NOTICE
nNotice on gasoline quality
lDo not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three−way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
lDo not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
lUsing unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that
stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
nFuelrelated poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
n
When refueling with gasohole
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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6−1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
nTreadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci−
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 − 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
nTraction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ab ility to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn−
ing) traction.
nTemperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent−
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci−
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen−
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan−
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo−
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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Alphabetical index
Rear side marker lights
Wattage ................................ 503
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 426
Wattage ................................ 503
Rear window defogger............ 256
Rear window wiper.................. 176
Replacing
Fuses.................................... 413
Key battery ........................... 410
Light bulbs ............................ 426
Tires ..................................... 463
Reporting safety defects for
U.S.A. owners........................ 526
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch ................. 116
Roof luggage carrier ............... 214
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 70
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 72
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 127
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 363
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 72
How to wear your seat belt ..... 69
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 73
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............. 73
Reminder light ...................... 452
Seat belt extenders ................ 74
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 72
Seat heaters ............................. 346
Seats
Adjustment precautions .......... 52
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............. 127Cleaning ................................ 362
Driver’s seat position
memory ................................. 62
Front seat adjustment ............. 51
Head restraint.......................... 65
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 100
Rear seat adjustment .............. 53
Seat heaters .......................... 346
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 163
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 153
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 478
Side airbags.............................. 102
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Switch.................................... 170
Wattage ................................. 503
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ............... 80
Mirror position memory ........... 62
Smart access system with
push button start
Entry function .......................... 26
Starting the engine ................ 149
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 401
Spare tire............................... 463
Spark plug ................................ 498
Specifications........................... 494
Speech command switch
*
Speedometer ............................ 160
Steering
Column lock release.............. 151
Fluid ...................................... 386
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 77
Audio switches ...................... 283
Steering wheel position
memory ................................. 62
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.