2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Air

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe−driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in−
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do−it−
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For U.S.
ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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11. Key information .................. 24
Keys ..................................... 24
12. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ............. 26
Smart key system ................. 26
Wireless remote control ....... 40
Side doors ............................ 43
Back door ............................. 48
13. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 51
Front seats ........................... 51
Rear seats ............................ 53
Driving position memory
system ................................ 62
Head restraints ..................... 65
Seat belts ............................. 69
Steering wheel ..................... 77
Inside rear view mirror .......... 79
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 80
14. Opening and closing the
windows and moon
roof .................................... 83
Power windows .................... 83
Moon roof ............................. 86
15. Refueling ............................. 89
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 8916. Theft deterrent system ....... 93
Engine immobilizer
system ................................ 93
Alarm .................................... 97
Theft prevention labels ......... 99
17. Safety information ............ 100
Correct driving posture ....... 100
SRS airbags ....................... 102
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 117
Child restraint systems ....... 123
Installing child restraints ..... 127
21. Driving procedures ........... 140
Driving the vehicle .............. 140
Engine (ignition) switch ....... 149
Automatic transmission ...... 153
Turn signal lever ................. 158
Parking brake ..................... 159
22. Instrument cluster ............ 160
Gauges and meters ............ 160
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 163
Multi−information display ..... 166
23. Operating the lights and
wipers .............................. 170
Headlight switch ................. 170
Fog light switch ................... 172
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 173
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Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 176
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 177
24. Using other driving
systems ........................... 178
Cruise control ...................... 178
Toyota park assist
system .............................. 181
Four−wheel drive system ..... 190
Crawl control ....................... 197
Driving assist systems ........ 201
Pre−Collision System........... 208
25. Driving information ........... 209
Off−road precautions ........... 209
Cargo and luggage ............. 214
Vehicle load limits ............... 221
Winter driving tips ............... 222
Trailer towing ...................... 227
Dinghy towing ..................... 239
31. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger ................... 242
Front air conditioning
system .............................. 242
Rear air conditioning
system .............................. 252
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 256
Windshield wiper de−icer ..... 25732. Using the audio system ... 258
Audio system type .............. 258
Using the radio ................... 260
Using the CD player ........... 265
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 273
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 280
Using the AUX adapter....... 282
Using the steering
switches ........................... 283
33. Using the rear seat
entertainment system .... 285
Rear seat entertainment
system features ................ 285
Using the radio ................... 292
Using the DVD changer...... 293
Playing an audio CD/CD
text ................................... 294
Playing WMA/MP3 discs .... 295
Playing DVD video/audio.... 296
Playing a video CD ............. 310
DVD player and DVD video
disc information ................ 314
Using the video mode......... 321
Changing other settings ..... 323
34. Using the interior lights ... 325
Interior lights list ................. 325
Interior lights..................... 326
Personal lights.................. 327
35. Using the interior lights ... 328
List of storage features ....... 328
Glove box ......................... 329
Console box/cool box ....... 330
Overhead console ............ 332
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Cup holders ...................... 333
Bottle holders ................... 334
Card holders and
auxiliary box ..................... 336
36. Other interior features ..... 337
Sun visors .......................... 337
Vanity mirror ....................... 338
Clock .................................. 339
Outside temperature
display .............................. 340
Ashtrays ............................. 341
Cigarette lighter .................. 343
Power outlets ..................... 344
Seat heaters ....................... 346
Armrest ............................... 348
Floor mats .......................... 349
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 350
Garage door opener ........... 352
41. Maintenance and care ...... 360
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 360
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 36242. Maintenance ...................... 365
Maintenance
requirements .................... 365
General maintenance ......... 367
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 370
43. Doityourself
maintenance ................... 371
Do−it−yourself service
precautions ....................... 371
Hood ................................... 374
Engine compartment .......... 375
Tires .................................... 391
Tire inflation pressure ......... 401
Wheels ................................ 405
Air conditioning filter ........... 407
Electronic key battery ......... 410
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 413
Light bulbs .......................... 426
51. Essential information ....... 440
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................ 440
If you think something is
wrong ................................ 445
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 446
Event data recorder ............ 447
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Power window
switch
P. 83
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat beltP. 69
SRS front passenger
airbagP. 102
SRS driver airbagP. 102
Head restraintP. 65
Front seatP. 51
SRS side airbagP. 102
Console box
Cool box
P. 330
P. 330
AshtrayP. 341
Rear air conditioning
controls
P. 252
ArmrestP. 348
Floor mat
P. 349
Rear seat entertainment
system
P. 285
Glove boxP. 329Rear seatP. 53

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Overhead consoleP. 332
Garage door opener switchesP. 352
Anti−glare inside rear view mirrorP. 79
Moon roof switchesP. 86
Vanity mirrorP. 338
SRS curtain shield airbagP. 102
Interior lightP. 326
Sun visorP. 337
Interior lightP. 326
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Personal lights
Interior light
P. 327
P. 326Rear seat entertainment
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P. 285
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switchP. 170
P. 158
P. 172
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switchP. 173
P. 176
Gauges and metersP. 160
Glove box
P. 329
Fuel filler door openerP. 89
Hood openerP. 374
SRS knee airbagsP. 102
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
P. 391
Cup holdersP. 333
Multi−information displayP. 166
Audio remote controls (steering switches)P. 283
Bottle holderP. 334

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Windshield wiper
de−icer switch
P. 257
ClockP. 339
Security indicator
light
P. 93
Audio system
P. 258
Front passenger AIR BAG
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indicatorP. 117
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
P. 452
Air conditioning
system
P. 242
Rear air conditioning control
switch
P. 252
Emergency flasher
switch
Rear window defogger
switch
P. 256
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