2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER towing

236 2−5. Driving information
nBefore towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
lThe vehicle’s tires are properly inflated.
lTrailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer ’s recom−
mendation.
lAll trailer lights work.
lAll lights work each time you connect them.
lThe trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
lThe vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched.
Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
lThe trailer cargo is securely loaded.
lThe rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
nBreakin schedule
Toyota recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with any
new power train components (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bear−
ings, etc.) to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of driving.
nMaintenance
lIf you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”.)
lRetighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball after approximately 600 miles
(1000 km) of trailer towing.

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2−5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
nTrailer towing precautions
lFollow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
lExceeding the towing capacity, GVWR, GCWR and GAWR can cause an
accident resulting in death or serious personal injuries.
nTo avoid accident or injury
lDo not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or the posted towing speed limit, which−
ever is lower. As instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle−trailer combina−
tion increases as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may
cause loss of control.
lSlow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
lAvoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced
braking efficiency.
lDo not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
lNever load more weight in the back than in the front of the trailer. About
60% of the load should be in the front half of the trailer, and the remaining
40% in the rear.
l
Do not use cruise control when you are towing.

238 2−5. Driving information
CAUTION
nHitches
lLubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease.
lIf using a weight distributing hitch when towing, keep your vehicle level
with the ground.
nWhen towing a trailer
lIf the gross trailer weight exceeds 1000 lb. (453 kg), trailer brakes are
required. Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all appli−
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.
lNever tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi−
cle’s braking effectiveness.
lNever tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE
nWhen installing a trailer hitch
lUse only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install
the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
lDo not use axle−mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
nSafety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
nDo not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system
and cause a malfunction.

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When driving
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
nTo avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.

335 3−5. Using the interior lights
3
Interior features
For second seats
For third seats
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NOTICE
nItems that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot−
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders

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4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Fuse layout and amperage ratings
n
Engine compartment
FuseAmpere Circuit
1 A/F15 A
A/F heater
2 HORN10 A
Horn
3 EFI MAIN25 A
EFI, A/F heater
4 IG2 MAIN30 A
Injector, ignition, meter
5 RR A/C50 A
No circuit
6 SEAT−A/C LH25 A
No circuit
7 RR S/HTR20 A
Rear seat heater
8 DEICER20 A
Windshield wiper de−icer
9 CDS FAN25 A
Condenser fan
10 TOW TAIL30 A
Towing tail
11 RR P/SEAT30 A
No circuit
12 ALT−CDS10 A
Alternator condenser
13 FR FOG15 A
Front fog lights
14 SECURITY5 A
Security horn
15 SEAT−A/C RH25 A
No circuit

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16 STOP15 AStoplights, high mounted stop−
light, brake controller, towing
converter, ABS, VSC, main
body ECU, EFI
17 TOW BRK30 A
Brake controler
18 RR AUTO A/C50 A
Rear blower control
19 PTC−150 A
PTC heater
20 PTC−250 A
PTC heater
21 PTC−350 A
PTC heater
22 RH−J/B40 A
No circuit
23 SUB BATT40 A
To w i n g
24 VGRS40 A
No circuit
25 H−LP CLN30 A
Headlight cleaner
26 DEFOG30 A
Rear window defogger
27 AHC60 A
No circuit
28 HTR50 A
Blower controller
29 PBD30 A
No circuit
30 LH−J/B150 A
Main body ECU
31 ALT180 A
No circuit
32 A/PUMP NO.150 A
AI DRIVER
33 A/PUMP NO.250 A
AI DRIVER2
34 MAIN40 AHeadlight, daytime running
light system
35 ABS150 A
ABS
36 ABS230 A
ABS
37 ST30 A
Starter system
38 IMB7.5 AID code box, smart key sys−
tem, GBS
39 AM25 A
Main body ECU
40 DOME27.5 A
Vanity lights, overhead module
FuseAmpereCircuit

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4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
41 ECU−B25 ADriving position memory sys−
tem
42 TEL5 A
No circuit
43 RSE7.5 A
Rear seat entertainment
44 TOWING30 A
To w i n g
45 DOOR NO.225 A
Main body ECU
46 STR LOCK20 A
Steering lock system
47 TURN−HAZ15 AMeter, front turn signal lights,
rear turn signal lights, towing
converter
48 EFI MAIN220 A
Fuel pump
49 ETCS10 A
EFI
50 ALT−S5 A
IC−ALT
51 AMP30 A
Audio system
52 RAD NO.110 ANavigation system, radio
receiver assembly
53 ECU−B15 Asmart key system, overhead
module, tilt and telescopic
steering, meter, cool box, gate−
way ECU, steering sensor
54 DOME15 A
Door courtesy lights, clock
55 HEAD LH15 A
Headlight high beam (left)
56 HEAD LL15 A
Headlight low beam (left)
57 INJ10 A
Injector, ignition
58 MET5 A
Meter
59 IGN10 ACircuit open, SRS airbag sys−
tem, gateway ECU, occupant
detection system, smart key
system, ABS, VSC, steering
lock system, GBS
60 HEAD RH15 A
Headlight high beam (right)
FuseAmpereCircuit