2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Automatic

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2−4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety a nd performance, the following sys
tems operate automatically in res
ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too h
eavily when operating the vehicle.
nMulti Terrain ABS (Antilock Brake System)
Restrains the vehicle from slipping when driving on sand, gravel, dirt,
mud, snow, ice or slick road surfaces, or in the event of sudden brak−
ing.
nBrake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
nVSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
nActive TRAC (Traction Control)
Maintains drive power and prevents the 4 wheels from spinning when
starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
nHillstart assist control
Helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on an
incline or slippery slope. It operates for approximately 5 seconds at
maximum.
nKDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System)
KDSS enhances ride comfort and handling response by using a
hydraulic control system to control the suspension stabilizer bars in
response to road surface and driving conditions during cornering or off−
road driving.
nPCS (PreCollision System) (if equipped)
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nTurning off VSC
Push the center differential lock/
unlock switch to turn off VSC
system.
The center differential lock indica−
tor light will come on and “VSC
OFF” will be shown on the multi−
information display.
Push the switch again to turn the
system back on.
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nAutomatic reactivation of Active TRAC and VSC
Turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off after turning off the Active
TRAC and VSC systems will automatically re−enable them.
nAutomatic Active TRAC reactivation
If only the Active TRAC system is turned off, the Active TRAC system will
turn on when vehicle speed increases.
nAutomatic Active TRAC and VSC reactivation
If the Active TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, the systems will not turn
on even when vehicle speed.

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2−5. Driving information
2
When driving
NOTICE
nTo prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
lWater entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
lWater entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti−
mately damage.
lWater can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre−
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
nWhen you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
nInspection after offroad driving
l
Sand and mud that has accumulat ed in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo−
nents.
l
Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off−road driv−
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Supplement”.

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3−1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatical ly adjusted according to the tem
perature setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with
a navigation system should
refer to the “Navigation System Owner ’s Manual”.
Without navig
ation system
Vehicles with windshield wiper de−icer
Vehicles without windshield wiper de−icer
Driver ’s side temperature control
Changes the air outlets usedOff Driver ’s side
temperature
setting displayAirflow display Fan speed display
Fan speed
Airflow display
Passenger ’s side
temperature
setting displayPassenger ’s side temperature control
Changes the air
outlets used
Outside air or
recirculated
air mode
Outside air
modeRecirculated
air mode
Rear air conditioning operation mode Micro dust and pollen removal mode Air conditioning on/off switch 4−zone operation switch Windshield
defogger Automatic
mode
A
B

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Interior features
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set−
ting.
Press “ ” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the
temperature on .
The temperature for the driver ’s and front passenger ’s seats can be
set separately.
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Interior features
nChanging the air outlets
Press .
For driver ’s seat
For front passenger ’s seat
The air outlets switch each time
the button is pressed.
Different air outlets for the driver ’s
and front passenger ’s seats can
be chosen.
*: Driver side only
Air flows to the upper body.
: Only in the automatic mode
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
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nChanging the air outlets
Press .
Press .
The air outlets switch each time the button is pressed. (P. 245)
Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system con−
trol operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto−
matically switch to outside air
mode.
Micro dust and pollen filter
Press .
Outside air mode switches to recirculated air mode. Pollen is removed
from the air and the air flows to the upper part of the body.
Usually the system will turn off automatically approximately 3 minutes
later.
To stop the operation, press again.
STEP1
STEP 2
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nUsing the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set−
ting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
lThe system may switch automatically to recirculated air mode when the
coolest temperature setting is selected in summer.
lImmediately after is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
lCool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
nUsing the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
nWindow defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa−
tions where the windows need to be defogged.
nWhen outside temperature approaches 32F (0C).
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is
pressed.
nMicro dust and pollen filter
lIn order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is
cold, the following may occur.
Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.
The air conditioning system operates automatically.
The operation cancels after 1 minute.
l
In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. press .