2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Owners Manual

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When driving
CAUTION
n Weight of the load
lDo not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
lEven if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do no
t apply the load unevenly. Improper
loading may cause deterioration of st eering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.
n Roof luggage carrier precautions
To use the roof rails as a roof luggag e carrier, you must fit the roof rails
with two or more genuine Toyota cross rails or their equivalent.
When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following:
lPlace the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the
front and rear axles.
lIf loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length
or width.(
P. 430)
lBefore driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof
luggage carrier.
lLoading cargo on the r oof luggage carrier will ma ke the center of the
vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,
otherwise it may result in loss of
control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle cor−
rectly.
lIf driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop
the vehicle now and then during the trip to make sure the cargo
remains in its place.
lDo not exceed 154 lb. (70 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.

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CAUTION
n Cross rail adjustment
Make sure the cross rails are locked securely by pushing forward and
rearward them.
Failure to do so may cause an accident or severe injury in the event of
emergency braking or a collision.
NOTICE
n Cross rail adjustment
Do not remove the cross rail stoppers, or the moon roof may be damage
when it is tilted.
n When loading the luggage
Be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof.

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Vehicle load limits
n Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (
P. 401)
CAUTION
n Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti
res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
nTotal load capacity: 1235 lb. (560 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
n
Seating capacity: 8 occupants (Front 2, Rear 6)
Seating capacity means the ma
ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
n
Towing capacity: 8500 lb. (3855 kg)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that you vehicle is able to tow.
n
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
nPrewinter preparations
lUse fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem−
peratures.
Engine oil
Engine coolant
Washer fluid
l
Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav−
ity of battery electrolyte.
lHave the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

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nBefore driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
lDo not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
l
To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
l
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
lPeriodically check for and remo ve any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
nWhen driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit−
able to road conditions.
n
When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to “P” without setting
the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing
it from being released.

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Selection tire chains
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
(0.20 in. [5 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
(0.25 in. [6.3 mm] in diameter)
Regulations on the use of tire chains
lRegulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca−
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before install−
ing chains.
l
Retighten the chains after driving 1/4 − 1/2 mile (0.5 − 1.0 km).
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nTire chains
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.
lInstall and remove tire chains in a safe location.
lInstall tire chains on the rear tires.
lInstall tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying
manual.

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CAUTION
nDriving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
lUse tires of the size specified for your vehicle.
lMaintain the recommended level of tire inflation pressure.
lDo not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
lSnow tires should be installed on all wheels.
nDriving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
lDo not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
lAvoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
lAvoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect
vehicle handling.
l
Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con−
trol is maintained.

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NOTICE
n Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs of and obtain replac ement snow tires from Toyota deal−
ers or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and atta
chment of snow tires affects the
operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
n Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function cor−
rectly when tire chains are fitted.