2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Owners Manual

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471 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Installing the spare tire
Remove any dirt or foreign mat−
ter from the wheel contact sur−
face.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is
in motion, and the tire may
come off the vehicle.
Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each nut by hand to
approximately the same amount.
Turn the nut washers until they
come into contact with the disc
wheel.
Lower the vehicle.
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Washer
Disc wheel
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472 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
97 ftlbf (131 Nm, 13.4 kgfm)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the
holding bracket.
Raise the tire.
Pull the tire towards the rear of the vehicle when raising. After
raising, visually check that tire
is not interfering with compo−
nents.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers.
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473 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
n After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (
P. 393)
CAUTION
n Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the
vehicle suddenly falling off the jack.
l Do not use the tire jack for any pu
rpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
l Only use the tire jack that comes wi
th this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
l Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
l Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
l When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
l Do not raise the vehicle to a hei
ght greater than that required to
replace the tire.
l Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
l Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
l Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one
working on or near the vehicle may be injured.
n Using the jack handle
Tighten all the jack handle bolts securely using a Phillips−head screw−
driver, to prevent the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

474 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
n Replacing a flat tire
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
lLower the spare tire completely to the ground before removing it from
under the vehicle.
lDo not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in
handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.
lNever use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
The oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen, causing a seri−
ous accident. Remove any oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel
nuts.
lHave the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 97 ftlbf (131
Nm, 13.4 kgfm) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and
the wheels may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death
or serious injury.
lDo not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the
wheel while the ve
hicle is moving.

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475 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
n Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
n When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object cau ght between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
n When replacing the tires
lWhen removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor−
rectly.
lReplace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans−
mitters as well.
n To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmit
ters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

476
5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not star t
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure ( P. 149) or releasing the steering lock ( P. 151), confirm
the following points.
nThe engine will not start when the starter motor operates
normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
l
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
lThe engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. (P. 150)
l
There may be a malfunction inthe engine immobilizer system.
(P. 9 3 )
n
The starter motor turn over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
l
The battery may be discharged. ( P. 484)
lThe battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
n
The starter motor does not turn over.
The engine starting system may
be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How−
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
( P. 477)

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477 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally.
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “P”.
Set the “ENGINE START ST
OP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be start
ed using the above st eps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer. nThe starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
l
One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
l
The battery may be discharged. ( P. 484)
lThere may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there
may be a problem with the shif
t lock system (a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift
lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCES−
SORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flat−
head screwdriver or equiva−
lent.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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R
N
+
SD
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R
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