2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER four wheel drive

168 2-4. Using other driving systems
■Shifting between H2 and H4
●Reduce your speed to less than 50 mph (80 km/h) and shift the front-
wheel drive control lever from H2 to H4.
If you have trouble shifting in cold weather, reduce your speed or stop the
vehicle.
● If the four-wheel drive indicator does not go off when you shift from H4 to
H2, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in\
reverse.
■ Shifting between H4 and L4
Stop the vehicle, shift the shift lever to N and shift the front-wheel drive con-
trol lever.
■ Shifting to L4
VSC is automatically turned off.
■ Four-wheel drive usage frequency
You should drive in four-wheel drive for at least 10 miles (16 km) each
month.
This will assure that the front drive components are lubricated.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
Manual transmission
Before using the rear differential lock system.
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 to see if this is sufficient. If this has no
effect, additionally use the r ear differential lock system.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Press the RR DIFF LOCK switch.
Slowly release the clutch pedal.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves.
To unlock the rear differential, push the switch again.
■ Locking the rear differential
●When the rear differential is locked, VSC is automatically turned off.
(The rear differential lock and VSC OFF indicators will come on.)
● The following systems do not operate when the rear differential is locked.
It is normal operation for the ABS warning light and VSC OFF indicator to
be on at this time.
•ABS
• Brake assist system
•VSC
• TRAC (TRC)
■ The rear differential lock is disengaged when
●Shift the four-wheel drive control lever to H or HL. (4WD models with a
manual transmission)
● Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H2 or H4. (4WD models with
an automatic transmission)
Never forget to turn off the switch after using this feature.
■ After unlocking the rear differential
Check that the indicator goes off.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
■
Under the instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 IGN 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, anti-lock brake system,
vehicle stability control system,
traction control system, active trac-
tion control system, AUTO LSD
system, SRS airbag system, front
passenger occupant classification
system
2 GAUGE 7.5 A Meter and gauge
3 FR WIP-WSH 30 A Windshield wipers and washer
4 4WD/DIFF 20 A Four-wheel drive system, rear dif-
ferential lock system
5 PWR OUTLET 15 A Power outlet
6 RR WSH 15 A Rear window wiper and washer,
multiplex communication system
1
5678
91011
12
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438 5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towin g procedure
The engine switch must be in the ACC (engine off) or the ON
(engine running) position.
4WD models with an automatic transmission: Shift the front-wheel
drive control lever in H2.
4WD models with a manual transmission: Unlock the center differ-
ential.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or
chains. Always be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while
towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the four wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
■ Emergency towing eyelet precautions
● Before emergency towing, check that the eyelet is not broken or damaged.
● Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the eyelet.
● Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady and even force.
● To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence shifting ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential CRS Child Restraint System
E/M English/U.S. Customary System and metric
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INT Intermittent
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting DiodeLT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
RES Resume
RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock

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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