2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER fuel consumption

154 2−1. Driving procedures
nShift position uses
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
the “D” position for normal driving.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using “S” mode, you can control engine brak−
ing forces.
nSelecting a driving mode
The following patterns can be selected to suit current driving and
operating conditions.
Power mode
For powerful acceleration and
driving in mountainous
regions.
Normal mode
Second start mode
For starting on slippery road
surfaces, such as on snow.
Press “2nd” to return to normal
mode.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
S“S” mode driving *2
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2−2. Instrument cluster
Multi−information display
The Multiinformation di splay presents the driver with a variety of
drivingrelated data.
lTrip information ( P. 167)
Displays driving range, fuel
consumption and other cruis−
ing−related information.
lToyota park assist system
display (
P. 181)
Automatically displayed when
using Toyota park assist sys−
tem.
lCrawl control display
(
P. 197)
Automatically displayed when
using crawl control.
lShift position and shift
range (
P. 153)
l
Warning messages
( P. 460)
Automatically displayed when
a malfunction occurs in one of
the vehicle’s system.

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2−2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Switch the display
Display items can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
Trip information
nCurrent fuel consumption
Displays the current rate
of fuel consumption.
nAverage fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel consum
ption since the vehicle was last
refueled.

168 2−2. Instrument cluster
nDriving range
Displays the estimated maximum di
stance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining.
lThis distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As
a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis−
played.
lWhen only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
nAverage vehicle speed
Displays the average vehicle speed since the engine was started.
nDriving distance
Displays the driving distance since the engine was started.
nTire inflation pressure (If equipped)
Displays inflation pressure of ea
ch tire. There is no correlation
between the order of the displayed values and the tire positions.
It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may
also take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after inflation
pressure has been adjusted.

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2−5. Driving information
2
When driving
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passengerandload car
rying vehicle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on han
dling, performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption.
For your safety and the safety of others, do not overload the vehi
cle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with the trailer ’s characteristics and operating condi
tions.
The vehicle stability and braking performance are affected by
trailer stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused
by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact your Toyota dealer for fu rther information about additional
requirements such as a towing kits, etc.