2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER parking brake

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ...... 30
Side doors ............................ 33
Access doors........................ 36
Back door ............................. 38
Glass hatch .......................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 43
Rear seats ............................ 45
Head restraints ..................... 50
Seat belts ............................. 52
Steering wheel ..................... 58
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 59
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 63
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws
Power windows .................... 66
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 68 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 72
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 74
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 75
SRS airbags ......................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 90
Child restraint systems ......... 95
Installing child restraints ....... 99
2-1. Driving procedures Driving 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 li ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 139
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 141
1Before driving
2When driving

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Shift lever P. 123Front-wheel drive control
lever
 P. 158
Cup holders P. 244
Cup holders
P. 244
Parking brake lever
P. 128
Shift lever P. 125Four-wheel drive control
lever
P. 156
Cup holders

P. 244
Parking brake lever
P. 128
Shift lock override
button
P. 373
: If equipped

When driving2
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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
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine ( P. 120)
■ Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 123)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 128)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to
1. ( P. 125)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 128)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( 
P. 1 2 3)
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. ( P. 125)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
■Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 128)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 123)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 128)
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 125)
When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R. If necessary,
block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.

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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)

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CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back door and glass hatch are closed. Large amounts of
exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident,
resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer immediately.
● Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to P, R or N (automatic
transmission) or R (manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system and
may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the engine brake to not operate properly and lead to
an accident.
● Do not turn the engine off while driving.
The power steering and brake booster systems will not operate properly if
the engine is not running.
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 124126)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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CAUTION
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following.
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-
cle's electrical components.
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (automatic trans-
mission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead
to death or a serious health hazard.
■ Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and
odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health haz-
ard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
● The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.