2010 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER warning light

309 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are
installed, new tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes
must be registered in the tire pressure warning computer and tire
pressure warning system must be initialized. Have tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter ID codes registered by your Toyota
dealer.
Registering ID codes
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a
unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, it is necessary to register the ID code of tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter. Have the ID code registered by your
Toyota dealer.
■When to replace your vehicle's tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric or bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the
size or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not
registered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After
driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute to indicate a system malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even
if they have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ......... 344
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................ 345
If you think something is
wrong ............................. 350
Fuel pump shut off
system ........................... 351
Event data recorder ......... 352
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 354
If you have a flat tire......... 364
If the engine will not
start ................................ 376
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P............ 377
If you lose your keys ........ 378
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..................... 379
If your vehicle
overheats ....................... 382
If the vehicle becomes
stuck .............................. 385

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor-
mally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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When trouble arises
355 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed
to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the engine
oil level dipstick.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low*.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-
tem; or
• Emission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system;
or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

356 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Slip indicator
The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC; or
• The active traction control system (if equipped); or
• The AUTO LSD system (2WD models).
(Automatic transmis-
sion vehicles)Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn-
ing light
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature is too high.
(if equipped)Unengaged “Park” warning light
Malfunction in the transmission “Park” mechanism.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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When trouble arises
357 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
Indicates that a door,
back door or glass hatch
is not fully closed.Check that all doors
and glass hatch are
closed.
(On the instrument
cluster)Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Warns the driver to fas-
ten his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center panel)Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt.Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning
light
• When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pres-
sure.Adjust the tire
inflation pressure.
(including spare tire)
• When the light comes on
after blinking for 1
minute: Malfunction in
the tire pressure warning
system.Have the system
checked by your
Toyota dealer.

358 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*1: Driver's seat belt reminder:
The driver’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the ON or START
position, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle has reached aLow fuel level warning
light
Low level of fuel.Refuel the vehicle.
(Canada only)Low washer fluid warn-
ing light
Low level of washer fluid.Fill the tank.
(U.S.A.)Maintenance required
reminder light
*3
• Inidicates that mainte-
nance is required accord-
ing to the driven distance
on the maintenance
schedule.
• Illuminates for about 3
seconds and then flashes
for about 15 seconds
approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the main-
tenance data has been
reset.If necessary, perform
maintenance.
• Comes on and remains on
if the distance driven
exceedes 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the main-
tenance data has been
reset. (The Indicator will
not work properly unless
the maintenance data has
been reset.)Perform the necessary
maintenance.
Please reset the main-
tenance data after the
maintenance is per-
formed.
See page “Reset the
maintenance data”
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

360 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed (with the engine
switch in the ACC or LOCK position and the driver’s door opened).
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on
its weight, the reminder light to flash and buzzer to sound.
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When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
■The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The spare tire is also equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter. The tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire inflation
pressure of the spare tire is low. If a tire goes flat, even though the flat
tire is replaced with the spare tire, the warning light does not turn off.
Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the proper tire
inflation pressure. The tire pressure warning light will turn off after a few
minutes.