2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER manual transmission

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■
To prevent damaging the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission)
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle, because the three-way catalytic con-
verter may overheat and become a fire hazard.
■ When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
■Emergency hook
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N
(vehicles with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Turn off the VSC. ( P. 179, 180)
Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hook is
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.
Do not use the rear hook. It is not
designed for towing.

486 6-1. Specifications
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity Vehicles with an automatic transmission
10.4 qt. (9.8 L, 8.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
9.9 qt. (9.4 L, 8.3 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

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Differential
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” atthe factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,contact your Toyota dealer.
Oil capacity
Front
(4WD models) Vehicles with a manual transmission
1.48 qt. (1.40 L, 1.23 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
1.64 qt. (1.55 L, 1.36 Imp.qt.)
Rear
Vehicles with a rear differential lock
2.59 qt. (2.45 L, 2.16 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles without a rear differential lock
2.64 qt. (2.50 L, 2.20 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and
viscosity
*
Front
(4WD models)
Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear
Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Fluid capacity*11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic
transmission of your vehicle.

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Vehicle specifications
Manual transmission
Clutch
Transfer (4WD models)
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or
an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended gear oil viscosity SAE 75W-90
Clutch free play0.2  0.6 in. (5 15 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Oil capacityVehicles with an automatic transmission
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 218
ABS ........................................... 178
Access doors .............................36
Accessory meter ...................... 144
Active traction control system .................................... 170
Air conditioning filter............... 410
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 410
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 218
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....84
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................88
Airbag warning light............... 445
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions..............................84
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................88
Front passenger occupant classification system .............94
General airbag precautions .....88
Locations of airbags ................81
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................92
Proper driving posture .......79, 88
Side airbag operating conditions..............................84
Side airbag precautions ..........88
SRS airbags ............................81
Antenna..................... 234, 274, 364
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 445
Anti-lock brake system .......... 178
Armrest ..................................... 351
Audio input ............................... 270
Audio remote controls............. 271 Audio system
Antenna................. 234, 274, 364
Audio input ............................ 270
AUX port ............................... 270
CD player .............................. 237
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 245
Optimal use ........................... 267
Portable music player ........... 270
Radio..................................... 230
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 271
Type ...................................... 226
AUTO LSD system ................... 172
Automatic light off system...... 147
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 172
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 130
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 468
AUX port ................................... 270
Auxiliary box .................... 333, 339
Back door ................................... 38
Back door lock ........................... 38
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Wattage................................. 492
Back window .............................. 43
Battery Charging system warning light ..................................... 445
Checking ............................... 390
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 470
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 193
Bluetooth audio
®..................... 277
Bluetooth phone®.................... 293
Bottle holders................... 333, 338
Brake assist.............................. 178
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Keyless entry..............................30
KeysEngine switch ........................ 127
If you lose your keys ............. 469
Ignition switch........................ 127
Key battery ............................ 413
Keyless entry...........................30
Key number .............................28
Keys ........................................28
Reminder buzzer ................... 450
Wireless remote control key ..................................28, 30
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Switch.................................... 146
Wattage ................................. 492
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 426
Wattage ................................. 492
Lights Automatic light off system ..... 147
Emergency flasher switch ..... 436
Hazard light switch ................436
Headlights switch .................. 146
Instrument panel light control
dial ...................................... 139
Interior light switch ................331
Personal lights switch............ 332
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Turn signal lights switch ........ 134
Wattage ................................. 492
Limited slip differential............ 172
Load capacity ................... 192, 482
Lock steering column ................64
Luggage storage box............... 354
Luggage compartment features................................... 355 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 376
General maintenance............ 372
Maintenance data ................. 482
Maintenance requirements ... 370
Vehicle exterior ..................... 364
Vehicle interior ...................... 367
Maintenance data..................... 371
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 445
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 218
Manual transmission ............... 132
Meter Accessory meter ................... 144
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 139
Meters ................................... 138
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 65
Side mirrors............................. 68
Vanity mirrors ........................ 341
MP3 disc ................................... 245
Noise from under vehicle .......... 21
Odometer .................................. 138
Off-road precautions Driving ................................... 185
Vehicle .................................. 183
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 382
Warning light .................. 445,447
Opener
Hood ..................................... 380
Outside rear view mirror illumination lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 432
Switch ................................... 146
Wattage................................. 492K
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SeatsAdjustment ..............................47
Adjustment precautions........... 48
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 103
Cleaning ........................ 364, 367
Folding down the rear seat......49
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................53
Front seat adjustment .............47
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................48
Head restraint..........................55
Properly sitting in the seat .......79
Service reminder indicators .............................. 142
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 130
Four-wheel drive ................... 164
Front-wheel drive .................. 167
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 468
Manual transmission ............. 132
Shift lock system ..................... 468
Side airbags................................81
Side doors ..................................33
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ..... 429, 430
Switch.................................... 146
Wattage ................................. 492
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............68
Spare tire Inflation pressure................... 491
Replacing .............................. 454
Storage location .................... 454
Spark plug ................................ 487
Specifications........................... 482
Speedometer ............................ 138 SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags ............. 81
Front airbags ........................... 81
Precautions ............................. 88
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch .................. 92
Side airbags ............................ 81
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 64
Audio switches ...................... 271
Telephone switches .............. 298
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 430
Wattage................................. 492
Storage feature ........................ 333
Storage precautions ................ 188
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 477
Sun visors
Front...................................... 340
Side ....................................... 340
Switch
Active traction control switch.................................. 170
Clutch start cancel switch ..... 177
Cruise control switch ............. 151
Emergency flasher switch ..... 436
Engine switch ........................ 127
Hazard light switch ................ 436
Headlights switch .................. 146
Ignition switch ....................... 127
Intuitive parking assist
switch.................................. 155
Light switch ........................... 146
Power door lock switch ........... 33
Power window switch .............. 71
Rear differential lock
switch.................................. 174