2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER emergency towing

326 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
16 DOME10 AInterior light, personal lights, lug-
gage compartment light, engine
switch light, clock, accessory
meter, meter and gauge
17 RADIO NO.1 20 A Audio system
18 ECU-B 10 AAir conditioning system, multiplex
communication system, SRS air-
bag system, front passenger occu-
pant classification system
19 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
20 HORN 10 A Horn
21 A/F HEATER 15 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
22 TRN-HAZ 15 ATurn signal lights, emergency
flashers
23 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle control
system
24 EFI 20 AEFI NO.2, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
25 DR/LCK 20 ADoor lock system, multiplex com-
munication system
26 TOWING 15 A Towing converter
27 RADIO NO.2 20 A Audio system
28 AM1 50 AACC, ECU-IG, IG1, RR WSH, FR
WIP-WSH, 4WD/DIFF and STA
29 J/B 50 A TAIL, PWR OUTLET, POWER
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for
short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
The wheels and axle on the groun d must be in good condition.
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

342 5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towin g procedure
The engine switch must be in the ACC (engine off) or the ON
(engine running) position.
4WD models with an automatic transmission: Shift the front-wheel
drive control lever in H2.
4WD models with a manual transmission: Unlock the center differ-
ential.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the four wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
■ Emergency towing eyelet precautions
● Before emergency towing, check that the eyelet is not broken or damaged.
● Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the eyelet.
● Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady and even force.
● To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Steel wheel
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
Install the flat tire in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
65 ft·lbf (88 N·m, 8.9 kgf·m)
Vehicles with rear view monitor system Install the spare wheel cover in
the reverse order of removal.
Tighten the bolt.
Tightening torque:
14 N·m (1.4 kgf·m, 10 ft·lbf)
Stow the tools and jack securely.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 305)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
■Emergency hook
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N
(vehicles with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Turn off the VSC. ( P. 169, 170)
Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hook is
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.
Do not use the rear hook. It is not
designed for towing.

382 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with automatic transmission: Be careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

424 Alphabetical index
Wattage ................................. 393
Storage feature......................... 243
Storage precautions ................178
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 381
Sun visors Front ...................................... 250
Side ....................................... 250
Switch Active traction control
switch .................................. 160
Clutch start cancel switch...... 167
Cruise control switch ............. 144
Emergency flasher switch ..... 340
Engine switch ........................ 120
Hazard light switch ................340
Headlights switch .................. 139
Ignition switch........................ 120
Intuitive parking assist switch .................................. 147
Light switch ........................... 139
Power door lock switch ...........33
Power window switch ..............66
Rear differential lock switch .................................. 164
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ..................88
Sub woofer ............................ 234
Turn signal lights ................... 127
VSC OFF switch.... 162, 169, 170
Window lock switch .................66
Wiper and washer ......... 141, 143
Tachometer............................... 131
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 335
Switch.................................... 139
Wattage ................................. 393
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .....72
Theft prevention labels ............74
Theft prevention labels..............74 Tire inflation pressure ............. 392
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 402
Size ....................................... 399
Tire identification number...... 398
Uniform tire quality grading ... 400
Tires Chains ................................... 183
Checking ............................... 304
If you have a flat tire.............. 360
Identification number............. 398
Inflation pressure .................. 392
Inflation pressure sensor....... 305
Information ............................ 397
Replacing ...................... 304, 360
Rotating tires ......................... 304
Size ....................................... 392
Snow tires ............................. 183
Spare tire .............................. 360
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 304, 356
Warning light ......................... 353
Tools ......................................... 360
Total load capacity .................. 181
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 195
Emergency towing ................ 341
Trailer towing ........................ 185
Traction control system .......... 168
TRAC ......................................... 168
Trip meter ................................. 131
Turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 127
Replacing light bulbs ............. 334
Switch ................................... 127
Wattage................................. 393
Vanity mirrors .......................... 251
Vehicle identification number ................................... 385
Vehicle stability control .......... 168
Voltmeter .................................. 131
VSC ........................................... 168
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