2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER brake

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 30
Side doors ............................ 33
Access doors........................ 36
Back door ............................. 38
Glass hatch .......................... 43
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 47
Rear seats ............................ 49
Head restraints ..................... 55
Seat belts ............................. 58
Steering wheel ..................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 65
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 68
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 71
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 73 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 76
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 78
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 79
SRS airbags ......................... 81
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 94
Child restraint systems ......... 99
Installing child restraints ..... 103
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 116
Engine (ignition) switch....... 127
Automatic Transmission ..... 130
Manual Transmission ......... 132
Turn signal lever ................. 134
Parking brake ..................... 135
Horn .................................... 137
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 138
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 141
Accessory meter ................. 144
1Before driving
2When driving

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Shift lever P. 130Front-wheel drive control
lever
 P. 167
Cup holders P. 334
Cup holders
P. 334
Parking brake lever
P. 135
Shift lever P. 132Four-wheel drive control
lever
P. 164
Cup holders

P. 334
Parking brake lever
P. 135
Shift lock override
button
P. 468
Pictorial indexInterior
: If equipped

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Scrapping your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

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Vehicle control and operation data recording
Your Toyota is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain
information about your vehicle’s operation, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position (except manual transmission)
The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehi-
cle is equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or
pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner

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●Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your
vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle
performance.
Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is an event data
recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or near crash event.
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or near crash
event, this device may record the following information:
• Engine speed
• Whether the brake pedal was depressed or not
• Vehicle speed
• To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
• The transmission shift position (except manual transmission)
• Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
• Driver’s seat position
• SRS airbag deployment data
• SRS airbag system diagnostic data
• Front passenger’s occupant classification
• Whether the “RSCA OFF” indicator was turned on or off
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving
vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR does
not record sound data such as conversation between passengers.
● Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the leasing company for a leased vehicle) is obtained
• Officially requested to by the police or other authorities
• Necessary, for use as a defense for Toyota in a lawsuit
• Ordered to by a court of law
However, if necessary, Toyota will:
• Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing details of the vehicle owner, and that only when deemed necessary
• Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification information to a non-Toyota organization for research purposes

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 116
Engine (ignition) switch .... 127
Automatic Transmission... 130
Manual Transmission ....... 132
Turn signal lever .............. 134
Parking brake ................... 135
Horn ................................. 137
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 138
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 141
Accessory meter .............. 144
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 146
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 148
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 150
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 151
Intuitive parking assist...... 155
Rear view monitor system ........................... 160 Four-wheel drive system
(4WD models with
a manual
transmission) ................. 164
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with
an automatic
transmission) ................. 167
Active traction control system ........................... 170
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................ 172
Rear differential lock system ........................... 174
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................. 177
Driving assist systems ..... 178
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 183
Cargo and luggage .......... 188
Vehicle load limits ............ 192
Winter driving tips ............ 193
Trailer towing ................... 196
Dinghy towing .................. 214

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine ( P. 127)
■ Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 130)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 135)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to
1. ( P. 132)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 135)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( 
P. 1 3 0)
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. ( P. 132)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
■Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 135)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 130)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 135)
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 132)
When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R. If necessary,
block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.