2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Owners Manual

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
●
Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P (automatic transmission) or in 1 or R (manual
transmission). Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so
only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and
trailer wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in pl ace, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into 1 or R (manual transmission) or P (automatic trans-
mission) and turn off the engine.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in P (automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) depressed, start the
engine. On vehicles with an au tomatic transmission, be sure
to keep the brake pedal pressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
Release the parking brake (also brake pedal on vehicles with
an automatic transmission), and slowly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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CAUTION
■To avoid an accident
●Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or posted towing speed limit, whichever
is lower. As instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle-trailer combination
increases as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may cause
loss of control.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could
cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.

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When driving
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

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Interior features3
197
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 198
Rear window defogger ..... 204
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 205
Using the radio ................. 208
Using the CD player ......... 214
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 222
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 231
Operating the sub woofer ............................ 234
Changing display color (type B only)................... 235
Using the AUX adapter .... 236
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 238
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 240
• Interior lights .................. 241
• Personal lights ............... 242 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 243
• Glove box....................... 243
• Cup holders (front) ......... 244
• Cup holders (rear) .......... 247
• Bottle holders ................. 248
• Auxiliary box .................. 249
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 250
Vanity mirrors ................... 251
Clock ................................ 252
Outside temperature display............................ 253
Power outlet (12V DC) ..... 254
Power outlet (if 115V AC equipped) ....................... 255
Armrest ............................ 261
Floor mat .......................... 262
Luggage storage box (vehicles without sub
woofer) ........................... 263
Luggage compartment features .......................... 264
Compass .......................... 267

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to the
MAX A/C
position. The air conditioning will automatically turn on and the air intake
selector will be set to recirculated air mode.
Outside air or recirculated
air mode switch
Air outlet selection dialAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch
Temperature control dial
Fan speed control dial
A/C

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and defogger
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Interior features
■Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to OFF to turn the fan off.
■ Selecting the air outlets
Set the air outlet selection di al to an appropriate position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more detailed adjustment.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body and feet.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet.

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When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode.
To return the recirculated air
mode, press
.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the windshield and side
windows.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode.
In this position, the air intake
selector cannot be changed to the
recirculated air mode.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (outside air mode) and
(recirculated air mode) each ti me the switch is pressed.