2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER trailer

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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
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enabled portable player.... 270
Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player.... 272
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 277
3Interior features

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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

116 2-1. Driving procedures
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 470)

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driving systems
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When driving
■If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the ON-OFF button once to deactivate the system, and then press the
button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■ To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the ON-OFF button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are
riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 1130 lb. (510
kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be
as follows:
1130 lb.  366 lb. = 764 lb. (510 kg  166 kg = 344 kg)
In this condition, if 3 more pa ssengers with the combined weight of
388 lb. (176 kg) get on , the available cargo and luggage load will be
reduced as follows:
764 lb.  388 lb. = 376 lb. (344 kg  176 kg = 168 kg)
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight du e to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.

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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label.(P. 387)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 1130 lb. (510 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the ma ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
■ Towing capacity: 5000 lb. (2270 kg)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

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Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle,
thus towing a trailer will have an ad verse effect on handling, perfor-
mance, braking, durability, and fu el consumption. For your safety
and the safety of others , do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
■ Weight limits
Confirm the total trailer weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits.
■ Gross vehicle weight
The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on the Certification Label. The
gross vehicle weight is the sum of the weights of the unloaded
vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch, and the trailer
tongue load. It also includes t he weight of any special equipment
installed on your vehicle.
■ Gross axle weight
The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribu-
tion of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Certification
Label.
Certification label

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Towing a trailerConsult your Toyota dealer for further information about additional
requirements such as a towing kits, etc.
Hitch and tow hitch receiver■ Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities estab-
lished by the hitch manufacturer . Even though the vehicle may be
rated for towing a higher weight, the operator must never exceed
the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer hitch.
■ Trailer tongue load
The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue
load is 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight, not exceeding the
maximum 500 lb. (227 kg) (Tongue load / Total trailer weight x
100 = 9 to 11%)
The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with
platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building
supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Total trailer weight
Tongue load