2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Flat tow

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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for
short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
The wheels and axle on the groun d must be in good condition.
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Steel wheel
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
Install the flat tire in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
44 ft·lbf (60 N·m, 6.1 kgf·m)
Vehicles with rear view monitor
system: Install the spare wheel
cover in the reverse order of
removal.Tighten the bolt.
Tightening torque:
10 ft·lbf (14 N·m,1.4 kgf·m)
Stow the tools and jack securely.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 396)

530 Alphabetical index
DrivingBreak-in tips .......................... 118
Correct posture .......................79
Driving assist systems........... 178
Procedures ............................ 116
Winter driving tips.................. 193
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 415
If the engine will not start ...... 467
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 468
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 470
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 444
If a warning light turns on ...... 444
If you have a flat tire ............. 454
If you lose your keys ............. 469
If you think something is wrong .................................. 442
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 477
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 479
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 437
If your vehicle overheats ....... 474
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 436
Engine Compartment ........................ 381
Engine switch ........................ 127
Exhaust gas .......................... 123
Hood...................................... 380
How to start the engine ......... 127
Identification number ............. 483
If the engine will not start ...... 467
Ignition switch........................ 127
Immobilizer system .................76
Overheating........................... 474
Warning light ......................... 445 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 486
Checking ............................... 386
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 193
Temperature gauge .............. 138
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 138
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 485
Checking ............................... 382
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 193
Warning light ................. 445, 447
Engine switch........................... 127
Event data recorder ................... 24
Floor mat .................................. 352
Fluid Brake..................................... 387
Washer.................................. 393
Four-wheel drive system Four-wheel drive control lever .................................... 164
Front-wheel drive control lever .................................... 167
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 94
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 447
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer ...................... 447
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 47
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Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch ................. 92
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 396
Turn signal lights .................. 134
VSC OFF switch ... 172, 179, 180
Window lock switch ................ 71
Wiper and washer ........ 148, 150
Tachometer .............................. 138
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 426
Switch ................................... 146
Wattage ................................ 492
Talk switch ............................... 298
Telephone switch .................... 298
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 76
Theft prevention labels ........... 78
Theft prevention labels ............. 78
Tire inflation pressure ............ 491
Tire information Glossary ............................... 501
Size ...................................... 498
Tire identification number ..... 497
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 499
Tires
Chains .................................. 194
Checking .............................. 395
If you have a flat tire ............. 454
Identification number ............ 497
Inflation pressure .................. 491
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 396
Information ........................... 496
Replacing ..................... 395, 454
Rotating tires ........................ 395
Size ...................................... 491
Snow tires............................. 193
Spare tire .............................. 454 Tire pressure warning reset
switch ..................................396
Tire pressure warning system ........................395, 448
Warning light .........................447
Tools .........................................454
Total load capacity...................192
Towing Dinghy towing........................214
Emergency towing.................437
Trailer towing.........................196
Traction control system ..........178
TRAC (TRC) ..............................178
Trip meter .................................138
Turn signal lights Lever .....................................134
Replacing light bulbs .............426
Switch....................................134
Wattage .................................492
Vanity mirrors...........................341
Vehicle identification number ...................................483
Vehicle stability control...........178
Voltmeter ..................................138
VSC............................................178
Warning buzzers Key reminder .........................450
Seat belt reminder .................447
Warning lights ABS .......................................445
Airbag system .......................445
Anti-lock brake system ..........445
Automatic transmission fluidtemperature ........................445
Brake system ........................444
Charging system .... ...............445
Driver’s seat belt ...................447
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