2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER trailer

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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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2−1. Driving procedures
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When driving
nDriving in the rain
lDrive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged−up, and the road will be slippery.
lDrive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
lRefrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
nBreaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
lFor the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
lFor the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
lFor the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
Avoid sudden acceleration.
Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
nDrumindisc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum−in−disc type parking brake system.
This type of brake system needs bedding−down of the brake shoes periodi−
cally or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding−down.
nOperating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 496)

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Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capa
city) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The co
mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehi−
cle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail−
150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex
ceed the available cargo and lug−
gage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle. (
P. 221)

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When driving
Vehicle load limits
n Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (
P. 401)
CAUTION
n Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti
res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
nTotal load capacity: 1235 lb. (560 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
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Seating capacity: 8 occupants (Front 2, Rear 6)
Seating capacity means the ma
ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
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Towing capacity: 8500 lb. (3855 kg)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that you vehicle is able to tow.
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Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

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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.

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Weight limits
Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combined weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within
the limits.
lThe gross trailer weight must never exceed 8500 lb. (3856 kg).
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The gross combined weight must never exceed 14550 lb. (6600
kg).
lThe gross vehicle weight must
never exceed the GVWR indi−
cated the Certification Label.
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The gross axle weight on each
axle must never exceed the
GAWR indicated the Certifica−
tion Label.
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When driving
Towing related term
Towing related term Meaning
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)The maximum allowable gross vehicle
weight. The gross vehicle weight is the
total weight of the vehicle. When towing
a trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment installed on
the vehicle) and the tongue load.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)The maximum allowable gross axle
weight.
The gross axle weight is the load placed
on each axle (front and rear).
GCWR (Gross Combination
Weight Rating)The maximum allowable gross combi−
nation weight. The gross combination
weight is the sum of the total vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment installed on
the vehicle) and the weight of the trailer
being towed (including the cargo in the
trailer).
Gross trailer weightThe sum of the trailer weight and the
weight of the cargo in the trailer.
Towing capacityThe maximum allowable gross trailer
weight. Towing capacity is calculated
considering base vehicle with neces−
sary vehicle equipment and occupants.
Additional optional equipment, passen−
gers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce
the towing capacity, gross trailer weight
includes the trailer, cargo and neces−
sary equipment for towing.
Tongue load The load placed on the trailer hitch ball.

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Trailer tongue load
lA recommended tongue load varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described below.
lIn order to ensure the recommended values shown below, the
trailer must be loaded by referring to the following instructions.
The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load
is 9 to 11 %.
(Tongue load / Gross trailer weight 100 = 9 to 11 %)
If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), it is necessary
to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity.
The gross trailer weight and tongue l oad can be measured with plat−
form scales found at a highway we
ighing station, building supply
company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Gross trailer weight
Tongue load