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2008
Land Cruiser
!A word about safe vehicle operations This Quick Reference Guideis a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guideis not intended as a substitute for
theOwner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review theOwner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Land Cruiser.
This Quick Reference Guideis not a full description of Land
Cruiser operations. Every Land Cruiser owner should review
the Owner’s Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed “ ” information
highlighted throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box
contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury
or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guideis current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
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Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the cover.
(2) Insert the jack handle extension into the lowering screw.
(3) Lower the spare tire completely to the ground.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Spare tire
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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Jack
Tool box
Doors-Child safety locks
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INDEX
Engine maintenance 9Fuel tank door release and cap 8Hood release 8Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel 2-3Keyless entry16Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system1,27
Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19Audio 20-21Auto lock functions111Automatic Transmission 10Back door 17Clock 24Cool box 27Crawl control 22Cruise control 22Cup holders 27Door locks 25Four-wheel drive 11Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323Lights1& turn signals 15Moonroof 17Multi-information display224Parking brake 26Power outlets-12V DC 23Power outlets-115V AC 23Rear seat entertainment system 21Seat adjustments-Front 12Seat adjustments-Rear 12Seat heaters 19Seats-Head restraints 12Seats-Tumbling second row seats 13Seats-Tumbling third row seats 14Steering lock release 10Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 26Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)25Windows-Power 16
Windshield wipers & washers 16
Doors-Child safety locks 29Seat belts 28Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28Spare tire & tools 29
Tire Pressure Warning System 28
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EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Anti-lock Brake System warning
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
Center differential lock indicator
Cruise control indicator
Crawl control indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Automatic Transmission second start indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning
Master warning
“PWR” mode indicatorUnengaged “Park” warning light
Low fuel level warning
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator
Fog light indicator
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Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE:If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
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Smart Key system
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE:Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push Depress
brake pedalCarrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
Locking/Unlocking operation
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
Push
Front door unlock*
Grasp
Front door lock
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE:Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Push Lock
Push Unlock
Back door lock/unlock
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Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different
modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from “Park.”
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into “Park.”
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after
turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
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Four-wheel drive
High speed
Low speed
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then push and turn to “L4.”
Lock the center differential when your vehicle’s wheels get stuck in a
ditch or when driving on a slippery or bumpy surface.
Tu r n
Four-wheel drive control switch
Push
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Push
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Moonroof
Sliding operationTilting operation
Open
Tilt
Close
Close
Back door
Pull Unlock
The back door can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control or door lock switch.
Recommended driving position to
minimize wind noise.
Raise
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Bluetooth®technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking
your hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the
telephone and the system.
Refer to “Hands-free system (for cellular phone),” Section 5 in the
Navigation System Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
MicrophoneDisplay
Steering wheel telephone switches
Start call
End call
Voice command button
Door locks
LockUnlock