2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Owners Manual

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When driving
CAUTION
■
Caution while driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the ACC position.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the ACC or ON position for long periods if
the engine is not running.
■ When starting the engine
●Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the
starter and wiring systems.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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Automatic Transmission
: If equipped
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is on, depress the brake pedal and
move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses
*: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
D for normal driving.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
4Position for engine braking
3, 2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking

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■
Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
2WD models
4WD models
■ When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
The engine brake will not operate when downshifting from D to 4.( P. 151)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (P. 468)
■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the suitable position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D.
DownshiftingMaximum speed
mph (km/h)
4  3 90 (145)
3  2 59 (95)
2  L 25 (40)
DownshiftingTransfer positionMaximum speed
mph (km/h)
4  3 H2 and H4 90 (145)
L4 34 (55)
3  2 H2 and H4 59 (95)
L4 22 (35)
2  L H2 and H4 25 (40)
L4 9 (15)

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Manual Transmission
: If equipped
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.

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When driving
■
Maximum allowable speed
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
■ Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in R.
Shift positionTransfer positionMaximum speed
mph (km/h)
1 H or HL 30 (48)
LL 11 (18)
2 H or HL 58 (93)
LL 22 (35)
3 H or HL 86 (138)
LL 33 (53)
4 H or HL 107 (172)
LL 41 (66)
5 H or HL
109 (175)
LL 50 (80)

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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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When driving
Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 193)
■ Set the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake
while depressing the brake
pedal.
At this time, the indicator will
come on.
■Release the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever
Press the button
Lower it completely
U.S.A. Canada

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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.