2009 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
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Bulbs other than the above
If any of the bulbs listed below has burnt out, have your Toyota
dealer replace it.
● Stop/tail lights
● Tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Rear side marker lights
■Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
● Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED light bulbs
The stop/tail, tail, rear side marker lights and high mounted stoplight consist
of a number of LEDs. If any LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota
dealer to have the light replaced.
If two or more LEDs in a stop light burn out, your vehicle may not conform to
local laws (SAE).

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CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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5-1. Essential information .... 452Emergency flashers ......... 452
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................... 453
If you think something is wrong ............................. 458
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 459
Event data recorder ......... 460 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency .................... 462
If a warning light turns on or a warning sounds... ........ 462
If a warning message is displayed ........................ 473
If you have a flat tire......... 476
If the engine will not start ................................ 489
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................. 491
If you lose your keys ........ 492
If you cannot operate back door opener ................... 493
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 494
If the battery is discharged ..................... 497
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 501
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 504

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Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Use the emergency flashers if vehicle malfunctions or is involved in
an accident.
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.
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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 following
part. This should only be attempt ed 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 hook
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.
Use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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■Emergency towing procedure
The engine must be in ACCESSORY mode (engine off) or IGNI-
TION ON mode (engine running).
Put the four-wheel drive control swit ch in “H4”. (The center differen-
tial is unlocked.)
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Release the parking brake.
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 hook and the cable or chain.
● 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
● Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
● Use only the front emergency towing hooks or towing eyelets (depending
on vehicles) when towing your vehicle.
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Towing with a sling-type truck
NOTICE
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To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front or rear.

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Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom front Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From rear Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle
● Do not tow the vehicle with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.