2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER differential

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Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 143
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 144
Intuitive parking assist......... 147
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror) ..... 152
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a manual
transmission) .................... 156
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with an
automatic transmission) .... 158
Active traction control system .............................. 160
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................... 162
Rear differential lock system .............................. 164
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 167
Driving assist systems ........ 168
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 173
Cargo and luggage ............. 178
Vehicle load limits ............... 181
Winter driving tips ............... 182
Trailer towing ...................... 185
Dinghy towing ..................... 195 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
3Interior features

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 110
Engine (ignition) switch .... 120
Automatic
Transmission.... 123
Manual Transmission ....... 125
Turn signal lever .............. 127
Parking brake ................... 128
Horn ................................. 130
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 131
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 134
Accessory meter .............. 137
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 139
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 141
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 143 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 144
Intuitive parking assist...... 147
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear
view mirror) .................... 152
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a
manual transmission) ..... 156
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with
an automatic
transmission) ................. 158
Active traction control system ........................... 160
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................ 162
Rear differential lock system ........................... 164
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................. 167
Driving assist systems ..... 168
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 173
Cargo and luggage .......... 178
Vehicle load limits ............ 181
Winter driving tips ............ 182
Trailer towing ................... 185
Dinghy towing .................. 195

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
NOTICE
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If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( P. 364)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following.
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models), differentials, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 127)
(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
( P. 160)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 139)*1
(if equipped)
AUTO LSD indicator
(P. 162, 169)
Security indicator
(P. 72)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive
indicator( P. 158)
(Automatic
transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 123)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 156)
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(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 164)
*1AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 90)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 144)*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
( P. 90)
*1,2Slip indicator
(P. 160, 162, 168)*1RSCA OFF indicator
( P. 88)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 162, 169, 170)
(if equipped)
TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 169, 170)

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Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a manual transmission)
Use the four-wheel drive control lever to select the following transfer
modes.
The center differential lock indicator comes on when the LL or HL mode is
selected.
H (high speed position)
Normal driving
HL (high speed position, center differential locked)
When your vehicle’s wheel gets stuck in ditch or when you are driving
on a slippy or bumpy surface.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels.
LL (low speed position, ce nter differential locked)
Driving requiring maximum power and traction such as climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving and hard pulling in sand or mud,
etc.

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When driving
■Shifting between H and HL
●You need not to depress the clutch pedal.
● If the center differential lock indicator does not come on when you shift
from H to HL, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating.
● If the center differential lock indicator does not go off when you shift from
HL to H, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive
in reverse.
■ Shifting from HL to LL
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Depress the clutch pedal and move the four-wheel drive control lever.
■ Shifting from LL to HL
Depress the clutch pedal and move the four-wheel drive control lever.
■ Shifting to LL
VSC is automatically turned off.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the center differential
●For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differ-
ential.
● Shift to H after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the slippery or bumpy
surface.
● Do not shift to any position when the vehicle is cornering or when its
wheels spinning freely off the ground.
■ Shifting from H to HL while driving
Never operate the four-wheel drive control lever if the wheels are slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.

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When driving
■When the rear differential is locked (vehicles with the rear differential
lock system)
The active traction control system is activated only when the vehicle speed
is less than 4 mph (6 km/h).
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the active traction control system
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in the system.
● Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. It may
occur when the system is operating.
■ If the brake system overheats
The system will cease operation and a buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place. (Ther e is no problem with continuing normal
driving.)
CAUTION
■ The active traction control system m ay not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the active traction control system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

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Rear differential lock system (if equipped)
Using the rear differential lock systemAutomatic transmission 4WD models: Before using the rear differential lock system.
Stop the vehicle, shift the shift lever to N and shift the front-
wheel drive control lever into L4 to see if this is sufficient. If
this has no effect, additionally use the rear differential lock
system.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Press the RR DIFF LOCK switch.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves.
To unlock the rear differential, push the switch again.
The rear differential lock system is provided for use only when wheel
spinning occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or rugged surface.
The rear differential lock system is effective in case one of the rear
wheels is spinning.
Press the RR DIFF LOCK
switch to lock the rear differen-
tial.
At this time, the rear differential
lock indicator will blink. Wait a
few seconds for the system to
complete operation. After the
rear differential is locked, the
indicator will stop blinking and
remain on.
To unlock the rear differential,
push the switch again.