2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Other interior featuresSun 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
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning 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 precau-tions ................................. 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
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 340
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 341
If you think something is wrong ................................ 346
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 347
Event data recorder ............ 348
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 350
If you have a flat tire ........... 360
If the engine will not start .... 372
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 373
If you lose your keys ........... 374
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 375
If your vehicle overheats..... 378
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 381
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......................... 384
Fuel information .................. 394
Tire information ................... 397
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 408
Items to initialize ................. 410
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 412
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 413
Abbreviation list ........................ 416
Alphabetical index ..................... 418
What to do if... ............................ 426
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
■ Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZRI-20BTY
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The vehicle's keys have built-in tran sponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The security indicator light
flashes after the key has been
removed from the engine
switch to indicate that the sys-
tem is operating.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
NOTICE
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To prevent the water damage
●Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulat ed in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 392)
● Trailer tires should be inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation.
● All trailer lights work to be legal.
● Confirm all lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the t\
railer.
● Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper
tongue load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal, state/provincial
or local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■ Break-in schedule
●Toyota recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with
any new power train components (engine, transmission, differential,
wheel bearings, etc.) to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of
driving.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km).

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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

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle, do the following.
• Fold the mirrors back.
• Remove the antenna.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
■ High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity \
of
the windows. Before entering an automatic car wash, check that the fuel filler
door on your vehicle is closed properly.
■ Touch-up paint (if equipped)
Touch-up paint may be used to cover small chips or scratches.
Apply the paint soon after the damage occurs or corrosion may set in. To
apply the touch-up paint so it is hardly noticeable the trick is to apply it only
to the bare spots. Apply only the smallest amount possible and do not paint
the surface around the scratch or chip.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.