2010 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER overheating

123 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance
becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.

135 2-1. Driving procedures
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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.

139 2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 382)

198 2-5. Driving information
●Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a larger than normal turning radius.
●Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your
vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Periodically check the rear to
prepare for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may
cause your vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying occurs, firmly grip
the steering wheel, reduce speed immediately but gradually, and
steer straight ahead. Never increase speed. If you make no
extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and
trailer will stabilize.
●Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing
lanes.
●In order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the trans-
mission in D (automatic transmission) or 6 (manual transmission).
●Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may
overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(P. 382)

386 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

423 Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior ................................. 278
Interior .................................. 280
Seat belts ............................. 280
Cargo capacity ........................ 184
Cargo net hook ........................ 269
CD player ................................. 220
Center differential lock ........... 162
Certification label ............ 191, 389
Chains ...................................... 189
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 100
Booster seats, installation .... 110
Convertible seats, definition . 100
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 108
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 95
Infant seat, definition ............ 100
Infant seats, installation ........ 107
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors .............................. 106
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 104
Installing CRS with top tether
straps ................................. 111
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 90
Battery precautions ...... 304, 381
Child restraint system ........... 100
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 59
Installing child restraints ....... 104
Power window lock switch ...... 71
Power window precautions..... 72
Removed key battery
precautions ........................ 323
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................... 60
Seat belt precautions.............. 60
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 278
Interior .................................. 280Seat belts ..............................280
Clinometer ................................143
Clock ........................................ 256
Clutch start cancel switch.......173
Compass ...........................143, 271
Condenser ................................300
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............382
CRS ...........................................100
Cruise control...........................150
Cup holders ..............247, 248, 251
Curtain shield airbags ...............82
Customizable features.............412
Daytime running light
system ....................................146
Defogger
Rear window .........................210
Dimension.................................388
Dinghy towing ..........................201
Do-it-yourself maintenance.....289
Doors
Access doors...........................36
Door glasses ...........................71
Door lock ...........................30, 33
Open door warning light ........357
Side doors ...............................33
Side mirrors .............................68
Driver’s seat belt reminder
buzzer .....................................357
Driver's seat belt reminder
light .........................................357
Driving
Break-in tips ..........................118
Correct posture .......................80
Driving assist systems...........174
Procedures ............................126
Winter driving tips..................188C
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424 Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse............................. 324
If the engine will not start ...... 376
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 377
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 379
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 354
If a warning light turns on ...... 354
If you have a flat tire ............. 364
If you lose your keys ............. 378
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 350
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 385
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 345
If your vehicle overheats ....... 382
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 344
Engine
Compartment ........................ 294
Engine switch ........................ 126
Exhaust gas .......................... 122
Hood...................................... 293
How to start the engine ......... 126
Identification number ............. 390
If the engine will not start ...... 376
Ignition switch........................ 126
Immobilizer system .................77
Overheating........................... 382
Warning light ......................... 355
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 392
Checking ............................... 299
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 188
Temperature gauge............... 137
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 137
Engine immobilizer system.......77Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 391
Checking ............................... 295
Preparing and checking before
winter .................................. 188
Warning light ................. 355, 357
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 297
Engine switch........................... 126
Event data recorder ................. 352
Floor mat .................................. 266
Fluid
Brake..................................... 300
Washer.................................. 306
Four-wheel drive system
Four-wheel drive control
lever .................................... 162
Front--wheel drive control
lever .................................... 164
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 95
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 357
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer ...................... 357
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 47
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 338
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage................................. 397
Front turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 133
Replacing light bulbs ............. 338
Switch ................................... 133
Wattage................................. 397
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 390
Fuel gauge ............................ 137
Fuel pump shut off system .... 351
Gas station information ......... 436
Information ............................ 398E
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Turn signal lights switch ........ 133
Wattage ................................. 397
Limited slip differential............ 168
Load capacity ........... 184, 187, 388
Lock steering column ................63
Luggage storage box............... 267
Luggage compartment
features................................... 268
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 289
General maintenance ............ 285
Maintenance data.................. 388
Maintenance requirements.... 283
Vehicle exterior ..................... 278
Vehicle interior ...................... 280
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 355
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 204
Manual transmission ............... 131
Meter
Accessory meter ................... 143
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 138
Meters ................................... 137
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............64
Side mirrors .............................68
Vanity mirrors ........................ 255
MP3 disc ................................... 227
Noise from under vehicle ..........22
Odometer .................................. 137
Off-road precautions
Driving ................................... 181
Vehicle .................................. 179
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 295
Warning light ..................355,357
Opener
Hood...................................... 293Outside rear view mirror
illumination lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 341
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage................................. 397
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 68
Outside temperature
display .................................... 257
Overheating, Engine ................ 382
Parking assist .......................... 153
Parking brake ........................... 134
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 338
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage................................. 397
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 246
Wattage................................. 397
Power outlet ..................... 258, 259
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 302
Power windows .......................... 71
Radiator ............................ 294, 300
Radio ......................................... 214
Rear seat
Folding down........................... 49
Removing rear seat bottom
cushions ............................... 50
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 339
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage................................. 397
Rear turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 133
Replacing light bulbs ............. 339
Switch ................................... 133
Wattage................................. 397
Rear view monitor system ...... 158
Rear window............................... 43
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