2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Brake

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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
Power steering fluid reser−
voir ( P. 386)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 377)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 382)
Cooling fan
Engine oil filler cap
(
P. 378)Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 384)
Fuse box ( P. 413)
Washer fluid tank
(P. 390)
Battery (
P. 387)
Condenser ( P. 383)
Radiator (
P. 383)
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384 4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
Brake fluid
nChecking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
MAX
MIN
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
n
Adding fluid
nRefilling brake fluid
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Depress the brake pedal more than 40 times.
Remove the reservoir cap by ha nd. Add brake fluid up to the
“MAX” line.
If you do not follow the procedure above, the reservoir may over−
flow.
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Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Items
Clean funnel
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STEP 2
STEP 3

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Maintenance and care
nBrake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi−
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
nWhen filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
nIf the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

388 4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
nChecking battery condition
Check the battery condition using the indicator color.
Good condition
Charging is necessary.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
Not working properly, have the
battery checked by your Toy−
ota dealer.
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Green
Dark
Clear or light yellow
Type A
Blue
White
Red
Type B
nBefore recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
lIf recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon−
nect the ground cable.
lMake sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
nAfter recharging the battery
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the sys−
tem.
1. Depress the brake pedal with the shift lever in “N”.
2. Open and close any of the doors.
3. Restart the engine.

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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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Maintenance and care
nDriver ’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpere Circuit
1 CIG 15 A Cigarette lighter
2 BK/UP LP 10 A Back−up lights, trailer
3 ACC 7.5 AStereo component amplifier
assembly, multi−display
assembly, gateway ECU, radio
receiver assembly, main body
ECU, mirror ECU, rear seat
entertainment, smart key sys−
tem, clock
4 PANEL 10 A
Four−wheel drive system, ash−
tray, cigarette lighter, brake
controller, cool box, cruise con−
trol, center differential lock,
DAC, multi−display assembly,
seat heater, air conditioning
system, glove box light, emer−
gency flasher, radio receiver
assembly, headlight cleaner,
inverter, driving position mem−
ory system, mirror ECU, over−
head module, roll sensing of
curtain shield airbags off
switch, shift lever switch, steer−
ing switches, VSC, console
switch

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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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When trouble arises
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nEmergency towing procedure
The engine must be in ACCESSORY mode (engine off) or IGNI−
TION ON mode (engine running).
Put the four−wheel drive control switch in “H4”. (The center differen−
tial is unlocked.)
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
nWhile towing
lUse extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing hook and the cable or chain.
lIf the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
nTo prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
lNever tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
l
Use only the front emergency towing hooks or towing eyelets (depending
on vehicles) when towing your vehicle.
STEP1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4