2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER engine

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6-1. Specifications
Fuel infor mation
■Fuel tank opening fo r unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while
accelerating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for
concern.
■ Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of
gasoline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the
brand of gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota
dealer.
■ Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC)
that is expected to be applied worldwide.
● The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required
emission levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
Premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine
performance. If 91 octane cannot be obtained, you may use unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating as low as 87 (Research Octane
Number 91). Use of unleaded gasolin e with an octane rating lower
than 91 may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead
to engine damage and should be corrected by refueling with higher
octane unleaded gasoline.
At minimum, the gasoline you us e should meet the specifications
of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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Vehicle specifications
●
The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,
and customer satisfaction through better performance.
■ Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains
oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is
available in many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline
●Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the
oxygenate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 91.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

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NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels.
If improper fuels are used the engine will be damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that
stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol.
It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and heater,
to the extent that these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Automatic
light off sys-
tem
(
P. 139) Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
30 seconds0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Illumination
(
P. 240) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
to the LOCK position ON OFF
Operation when the
doors are unlocked ON OFF
Seat Belt
Reminder
Buzzer
(
P. 353) Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer
ON OFF
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

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Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 294
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior ................................. 274
Interior .................................. 276
Seat belts ............................. 277
Cargo capacity ........................ 178
Cargo net hook ........................ 265
CD player ................................. 214
Center differential lock ........... 156
Certification label ............ 185, 385
Chains ...................................... 183
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ......... 95
Booster seats, installation .... 104
Convertible seats, definition ... 95
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 102
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 90
Infant seat, definition .............. 95
Infant seats, installation ........ 101
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .............................. 100
Installing CRS with seat
belts ..................................... 99
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................................. 105
Child safety Airbag precautions ................. 85
Battery precautions ...... 300, 377
Child restraint system ............. 95
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 54
Installing child restraints ......... 99
Power window lock switch ...... 66
Power window precautions..... 67
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 319
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................... 55
Seat belt precautions.............. 55
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 274
Interior .................................. 276 Seat belts ..............................277
Clinometer ................................137
Clock ........................................ 252
Clutch start cancel switch.......167
Compass ...........................137, 267
Condenser ................................296
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............378
CRS .............................................95
Cruise control...........................144
Cup holders ..............243, 244, 247
Curtain shield airbags ...............77
Customizable features.............408
Daytime running light system ....................................140
Defogger Rear window .........................204
Dimension.................................384
Dinghy towing ..........................195
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....285
Doors
Access doors...........................36
Door glasses ...........................66
Door lock ...........................30, 33
Open door warning light ........353
Side doors ...............................33
Side mirrors .............................63
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer .....................................353
Driver's seat belt reminder
light .........................................353
Driving Break-in tips ..........................112
Correct posture .......................75
Driving assist systems...........168
Procedures ............................120
Winter driving tips..................182C
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420 Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case ofBlown fuse............................. 320
If the engine will not start ...... 372
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 373
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 375
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 350
If a warning light turns on ...... 350
If you have a flat tire ............. 360
If you lose your keys ............. 374
If you think something is wrong .................................. 346
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 381
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 341
If your vehicle overheats ....... 378
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 340
Engine Compartment ........................ 290
Engine switch ........................ 120
Exhaust gas .......................... 116
Hood...................................... 289
How to start the engine ......... 120
Identification number ............. 386
If the engine will not start ...... 372
Ignition switch........................ 120
Immobilizer system .................72
Overheating........................... 378
Warning light ......................... 350
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 388
Checking ............................... 295
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 182
Temperature gauge............... 131
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 131
Engine immobilizer system.......72 Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 387
Checking ............................... 291
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 182
Warning light ................. 351, 353
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 294
Engine switch........................... 120
Event data recorder ................. 348
Floor mat .................................. 262
Fluid Brake..................................... 296
Washer.................................. 302
Four-wheel drive system
Four-wheel drive control lever .................................... 156
Front--wheel drive control
lever .................................... 158
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 90
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 353
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer ...................... 353
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 43
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 334
Switch ................................... 139
Wattage................................. 393
Front turn signal lights Lever ..................................... 127
Replacing light bulbs ............. 334
Switch ................................... 127
Wattage................................. 393
Fuel Capacity ................................ 386
Fuel gauge ............................ 131
Fuel pump shut off system .... 347
Gas station information ......... 432
Information ............................ 394E
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