2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER engine

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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.

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When driving
AUTO LSD system (2WD models)
When the AUTO LSD system is operatingIf the rear wheels spin, the slip
indicator flashes to indicate that
the AUTO LSD system has con-
trolled the spinning of the rear
wheels.
The AUTO LSD system aids traction by using the traction control
system to control engine performance and braking when one of the
rear wheels begins to spin.
The system should be used only wh en wheel spinning occurs in a
ditch or rough surface.
■ System operation
The system is activated when driving at a speed under 62 mph
(100 km/h).
Press the VSC OFF switch to
turn on the system.
At this time, the AUTO LSD
and VSC OFF indicators will
come on.
To turn off the system, push
the switch again.

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■If the engine is turned off and restarted
The AUTO LSD system and the indicators are automatically turned off.
■ Reactivation of the VSC system linked to vehicle speed
When the AUTO LSD system is turned on, the VSC system will turn on auto-
matically if vehicle speed increases.
■ 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.)
The system will be automatically restored after a short time.
CAUTION
■To avoid an accident
●Do not use the AUTO LSD system in conditions other than the above.
A much greater steering effort and more careful cornering control will be
required.
● Do not drive with the AUTO LSD system continuously turned on.

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Clutch star t cancel switch (vehicles with a manual transmission)
■Clutch start system
The system is designed to keep the starter motor from operating if the clutch
pedal is not depressed all the way down.
The switch allows the vehicle to be driven out of difficult situations
by cranking the engine with the clutch engaged.
Never use the switch for normal engine starting. Be sure to follow the
starting procedure. ( P. 124)
Press the CLUTCH START
CANCEL switch to cancel the
clutch start system with the
engine switch is turned to the
ON position.
The indicator will come on
when the clutch start system is
canceled.
The clutch start cancel switch
is automatically turned off
when the engine switch is
turned off.

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To disable TRAC and/or VSC (2WD models)If the vehicle gets stuck in fres h snow or mud, TRAC and VSC may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn
the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
■ Turning off TRAC
Press the VSC OFF switch to
turn off TRAC.
The AUTO LSD indicator will
come on.
Push the switch again to turn the
system back on.
■Turning off TRAC and VSC
Press the VSC OFF switch for
more than 3 seconds while the
vehicle is stopped to turn off both
TRAC and VSC.
The VSC OFF and TRAC OFF
indicators will come on.
Push the switch again to turn both
systems back on.

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driving systems
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When driving
To disable TRAC (TRC) and/or VSC (H2 and H4 mode [automatic
transmission] or H and HL mode [m anual transmission] on 4WD models)
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC (TRC) and VSC
may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to
turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
■Turning off TRAC (TRC)
Press the VSC OFF switch to
turn off TRAC (TRC).
The TRAC OFF (TRC OFF) indi-
cator will come on.
Push the switch again to turn the
system back on.
■Turning off TRAC (TRC) and VSC
Press and hold the VSC OFF
switch for more than 3 seconds
while the vehicle is stopped to
turn off both TRAC (TRC) and
VSC.
The VSC OFF and TRAC OFF
(TRC OFF) indicators will come
on.
Push the switch again to turn both
systems back on.
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■Automatic reactivation of TRAC (TRC) and VSC
Turning the engine switch off after turning off the TRAC (TRC) and VSC sys-
tems will automatically re-enable them.
■ Automatic VSC reactivation (2WD models)
If only the TRAC system is turned off, VSC OFF and AUTO LSD indicators
turn on. The VSC system will turn on when the vehicle speed increases.
■ Automatic TRAC (TRC) and VSC reactivation
If the TRAC (TRC) and VSC systems are turned off, the systems will not turn
on, even when vehicle speed increases.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, TRAC (TRC), VSC and
brake assist 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 any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■ If the brake system overheats
TRAC (TRC) 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.)

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NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
●Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulate d in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.