2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER fuel type

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
Closing the fuel tank cap
When installing the fuel tank cap,
turn it until you hear a click.
The cap will turn slightly to the
opposite direction when released.
■Fuel types
Use premium unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 91 [Research Octane
Number 96] or higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 19.0 gal. (72.0 L, 15.8 Imp. gal.)

112 2-1. Driving procedures
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 386)

292 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil. Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
■ Recommended viscosity
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy, and good
starting in cold weather.
*: If SAE 5W-30 oil is not avail-able, SAE 10W-30 oil may be
used. However, it should be
replaced with SAE 5W-30 at
the next oil change.
Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil
ItemsClean funnel
Outside temperature

386 6-1. Specifications
■Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Engine
Fuel
Model1GR-FE
Type 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.70  3.74 in. (94.0  95.0 mm)
Displacement 241.4 cu.in. (3956 cm3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Valve clearance
(engine cold)
Intake
Exhaust 0.006  0.010 in. (0.15  0.25 mm)
0.011  0.015 in. (0.29
 0.39 mm)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 91 (Research octane number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 19.0 gal. (72.0 L, 15.8 lmp.gal.)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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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.

396 6-1. Specifications
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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Alphabetical index
Refueling ................................ 68
Type ..................................... 386
Warning light ........................ 353
Fuel door .................................... 68
Fuel filler door ........................... 68
Fuel pump shut off system .... 347
Fuses Fuses.................................... 320
Locations ...................... 324, 328
Gas station information .......... 432
Gauges ..................................... 131
Glass hatch ................................ 41
Glove box ................................. 243
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 340
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 50
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............ 332
Switch ................................... 139
Wattage ................................ 393
Hood ......................................... 289
Hooks
Cargo net.............................. 265
Shopping bag ....................... 266
Horn .......................................... 130
I/M test ...................................... 284
Identification Engine .................................. 386
Tire ....................................... 398
Vehicle.................................. 385
Ignition switch ......................... 120
Illuminated entry system ........ 240
Immobilizer system ................... 72
Indicator lights ........................ 134
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 410
Inside rear view mirror.............. 59 Interior lights
Switch....................................241
Wattage .................................393
Instrument panel light control ....................................132
Intuitive parking assist ............147
Jack Positioning the jack ...............364
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........360
Jack handle ..............................364
Keyless entry..............................30
Keys Engine switch ........................120
If you lose your keys .............374
Ignition switch........................120
Key battery ............................318
Keyless entry...........................30
Key number .............................28
Keys ........................................28
Reminder buzzer ...................355
Wireless remote control key ..................................28, 30
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs .............337
Switch....................................139
Wattage .................................393
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................331
Wattage .................................393
Lights Automatic light off system .....140
Emergency flasher switch .....340
Hazard light switch ................340
Headlights switch ..................139
Instrument panel light control dial ......................................132
Interior light switch ................241
Personal lights switch............242
Replacing light bulbs .............331
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 289Fuel filler doorP. 6 8
Tire inflation pressure
P. 3 9 2
Hood lock release lever P. 289
Fuel tank capacity 19.0 gal . (72.0 L, 15.8 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 3 9 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 5.5 (5.2, 4.6)
Without filter 5.2 (4.9, 4.3)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 387
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W-30