2010 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Owners Manual

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When driving
Automatic Transmission
: If equipped
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is on, depress the brake pedal and
move the shift lever.
■Shift position uses
*: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
D for normal driving.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
4Position for engine braking
3, 2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking

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■Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
2WD models
4WD models
■When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
The engine brake will not operate when downshifting from D to 4.(P. 150)
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (P. 377)
■AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the optimal position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D.
DownshiftingMaximum speed
mph (km/h)
4 3 91 (148)
3 2 61 (99)
2 L 25 (41)
DownshiftingTransfer positionMaximum speed
mph (km/h)
4 3H2 and H4 91 (148)
L4 35 (57)
3 2H2 and H4 61 (99)
L4 23 (38)
2 LH2 and H4 25 (41)
L4 9 (15)

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When driving
Manual Transmission
: If equipped
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.

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■Maximum allowable speed
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
■Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in R.
Shift positionTransfer positionMaximum speed
mph (km/h)
1H or HL 30 (48)
LL 11 (18)
2H or HL 58 (93)
LL 22 (35)
3H or HL 86 (138)
LL 33 (53)
4H or HL 107 (172)
LL 41 (66)
5H or HL 109 (175)
LL 50 (80)

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When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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Parking brake
■Set the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake
while depressing the brake
pedal.
At this time, the indicator will
come on.
■Release the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever
Press the button
Lower it completely

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When driving
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 188)
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

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Hor n
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 63)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.