2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER traction control

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 143
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 145
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 147
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 148
Intuitive parking assist......... 152
Rear view monitor system .............................. 157
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a
manual transmission)........ 161
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with
an automatic
transmission) .................... 164
Active traction control system .............................. 167
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................... 169
Rear differential lock system .............................. 171
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 174
Driving assist systems ........ 175
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 180
Cargo and luggage ............. 185
Vehicle load limits ............... 189
Winter driving tips ............... 190
Trailer towing ...................... 193
Dinghy towing ..................... 203 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 206
Rear window defogger ....... 213
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 214
Using the radio ................... 218
Using the CD player ........... 225
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 233
Operating an iPod .............. 240
Operating a USB memory ............................ 247
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 255
Using the AUX port............. 258
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 259
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 262
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 265
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 270
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 272
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 277
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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addi-
tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 114
Engine (ignition) switch .... 124
Automatic Transmission... 127
Manual Transmission ....... 129
Turn signal lever .............. 131
Parking brake ................... 132
Horn ................................. 134
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 135
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 138
Accessory meter .............. 141
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 143
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 145
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 147
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 148
Intuitive parking assist...... 152
Rear view monitor system ........................... 157 Four-wheel drive system
(4WD models with a
manual transmission) ..... 161
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with
an automatic
transmission) ................. 164
Active traction control system ........................... 167
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................ 169
Rear differential lock system ........................... 171
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................. 174
Driving assist systems ..... 175
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 180
Cargo and luggage .......... 185
Vehicle load limits ............ 189
Winter driving tips ............ 190
Trailer towing ................... 193
Dinghy towing .................. 203

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 131)*1
(if equipped)
AUTO LSD indicator
( P. 169, 176)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 143)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive
indicator(P. 164)
Security indicator
(P. 74)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 161)
(Automatic
transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 127)
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(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 171)
*1AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 92)
*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
(P. 92)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 148)*1RSCA OFF indicator
( P. 90)
*1,2Slip indicator
(P. 167, 169, 175)*1
(Canada)
TRC OFF indicator
( P. 176, 177)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 169, 176, 177)*1
(U.S.A.)
TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 176, 177)
(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 167)

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a manual transmission)
Use the four-wheel drive control lever to select the following transfer
modes.
The center differential lock indicator comes on when the LL or HL mode is
selected.
H (high speed position)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
HL (high speed position, center differential locked)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-
road, icy or snow-covered roads.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped.
LL (low speed position, ce nter differential locked)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “LL” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud
or deep snow.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with an automatic transmission)
Use the front-wheel drive control lever to select the following trans-
fer modes.
The four-wheel drive indicator comes on when the H4, N or L4 mode is
selected.
H2 (high speed position, two-wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
H4 (high speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-
road, icy or snow-covered roads. This position provides greater traction
than two-wheel drive.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped.
L4 (low speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “L4” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud
or deep snow.

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When driving
Active traction control system
When the active traction control system is operatingIf any of the drive wheels spins,
the slip indicator flashes to indi-
cate that the active traction con-
trol system have been engaged.
: If equipped
The active traction control system automatically helps prevent the
spinning of 4 wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on
slippery road surfaces.
■ System operation
Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Stop the vehicle, shift the shift lever to N and shift the front-
wheel drive control lever into L4.
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 5 mph (8
km/h). Depress the clutch pedal and shift the four-wheel
drive control lever into LL.
Press the A-TRAC switch to
activate the system.
At this time, the active traction
control system indicator will
come on.
To cancel the system, push the
switch again.

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■When the rear differential is locked (vehicles with the rear differential
lock system)
The active traction control system is activated only when the vehicle speed
is less than 4 mph (6 km/h).
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the active traction control system
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in the system.
● Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. It may
occur when the system is operating.
■ If the brake system overheats
The system will cease operation and a buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place. (There is no problem with continuing normal
driving.)
CAUTION
■The active traction control system m ay not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the active traction control system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.