2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER tow

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When trouble arises
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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)

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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.

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CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with automatic transmission: Be careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

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Alphabetical index
Brakes
Brake system warning
buzzer ................ 171, 173, 181
Brake system warning light .................................... 444
Fluid...................................... 387
Parking brake ....................... 135
Break-in tips ............................ 118
Care
Exterior ................................. 364
Interior .................................. 367
Seat belts ............................. 368
Cargo capacity ........................ 188
Cargo net hook ........................ 356
CD player ................................. 237
Center differential lock ........... 164
Certification label ............ 200, 483
Chains ...................................... 194
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ......... 99
Booster seats, installation .... 109
Convertible seats, definition ... 99
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 106
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 94
Infant seat, definition .............. 99
Infant seats, installation ........ 106
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .............................. 105
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 103
Installing CRS with top tether
straps ................................. 110
Child safety Airbag precautions ................. 88
Battery precautions ...... 392, 472
Child restraint system ............. 99
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 60
Installing child restraints ....... 103
Power window lock switch ...... 71 Power window precautions .....72
Removed key battery
precautions .........................414
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................61
Seat belt precautions ..............61
Cleaning Exterior ..................................364
Interior ...................................367
Seat belts ..............................368
Clinometer ................................144
Clock ........................................ 342
Clutch start cancel switch.......177
Compass ...........................144, 358
Condenser ................................387
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............474
CRS .............................................99
Cruise control...........................151
Cup holders ..............333, 334, 337
Curtain shield airbags ...............81
Customizable features.............507
Daytime running light system ....................................147
Defogger Rear window .........................225
Dimension.................................482
Dinghy towing ..........................214
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....376
Doors
Access doors...........................36
Door glasses ...........................71
Door lock ...........................30, 33
Open door warning light ........447
Side doors ...............................33
Side mirrors .............................68
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer .....................................447
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light .........................................447
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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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