2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Owners Manual

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NOTICE
nTo prevent damaging the vehicle
Do not pull− or push−start the vehicle, because the three−way catalytic con−
verter may overheat and become a fire hazard.
nWhen handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi−
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine and carefully lift the hood.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. (
P. 376)
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins
to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota
dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
coolant level and inspect the
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
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nOverheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
lThe engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
l
Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
nTo prevent an accident or injury wh en inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
lKeep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
engine is running.
l
Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer−
gency measure if coolant is
unavailable. (
P. 498)
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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NOTICE
nWhen adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
nWhen attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur−
rounding area is clear, to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
nWhen shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
nTo avoid damaging the transmission and other components
lAvoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
l
If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parki ng brake and shift the shift
lever in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Turn off VSC. (
P. 203)
Shift the shift lever to “D” or “R” position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
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6−1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*: Unladen vehicle
Overall length194.9 in. (4950 mm)
Overall width
77.6 in. (1970 mm)
Overall height
*74.0 in. (1880 mm)
Wheelbase
112.2 in. (2850 mm)
TreadFront64.6 in. (1640 mm)
Rear
64.4 in. (1635 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)
1235 lb. (560 kg)
Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight)
8500 lb. (3856 kg)

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Vehicle specifications
Vehicle identification
nVehicle identification number
The vehicle identificati on number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is
used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
This number is also on the Certi−
fication Label.
nEngine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
ITY61C001
ITY61C002