2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER engine

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Personal lightsOn/off
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
The personal lights will automatically turn off in about 30 minutes after the
key is removed from the engine switch.
Personal lights

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3-5. Other interior features
Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Outside temperature display (if equipped)
■When – –°C or – –°F is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■ The outside air temperature is displayed when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The display will automatically be set to the initial mode.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
Displays the outside air
temperature.
The temperature range that
can be displayed is from -22°F
(-30°C) to 122°F (50°C).
Switches the outside air
temperature display
between English/U.S. Cus-
tomary System and metric.

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3-5. Other interior features
Power outlet (12V DC)
■The power outlet can be used when
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12V/10A.
■ To prevent the battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not\
running.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less
than 10A.

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Interior features
■
The power outlet can be used when
The engine is started.
■ The indicator light changes according the maximum available capacity,
as follows:
■ When the power outlet is in operation
The sound of the cooling fan may be heard from the right side of the luggage
compartment. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
■ If the engine is started with the power outlet main switch on
The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below the stan-
dard, or may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is stationary.
■ The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any
of the following conditions apply:
●The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.
● Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is
attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated.
This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
● Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100W, have
been used continuously for a long time period.
● The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air condition-
ing, etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended
period of time.
Indicates 115V AC/400W
Indicates 115V AC/100W

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Compass (if equipped)
The compass indicates the direction that the vehicle is heading.
■Operation
The compass points north for
about 3 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the
ON position, and then indi-
cates the actual direction the
vehicle facing.
When the engine switch is
turned to the ACC or LOCK
position, it indicates the actual
direction for about 5 seconds
and then points in a random
direction.
■Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
EEast
SSouth
WWest

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■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped.
● The engine switch is turned off immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object on or near the accessory meter.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
COMPASS flashes and the compass is reset to its initial mode.
CAUTION
■ While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle
is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the
neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling
calibration.

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 276
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 279
General maintenance....... 281
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 284
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 285
Hood ................................ 289
Engine compartment ........ 290
Tires ................................. 304
Tire inflation pressure ...... 309
Wheels ............................. 313
Air conditioning filter......... 315
Key battery ....................... 318
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 320
Light bulbs........................ 331