2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER differential

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2-3. Operating the lights andwipers
Headlight swi tch .................. 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 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 218
Rear window defogger ....... 225
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 226
Using the radio ................... 230
Using the CD player ........... 237
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 245
Operating an iPod .............. 252
Operating a USB memory ............................ 259
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 267
Using the AUX port............. 270
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 271
Detachable pole antenna ... 274
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 277
Using the Bluetooth® audio
system .............................. 280
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 285
Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player.... 287
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 292
3Interior features

When driving2
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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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NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following.
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models), differentials, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 134)*1
(if equipped)
AUTO LSD indicator
( P. 172)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 146)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive
indicator(P. 167)
Security indicator
(P. 76)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 164)
(Automatic
transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 130)
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(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 174)
*1AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 94)
*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
(P. 94)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 151)*1RSCA OFF indicator
( P. 92)
*1,2Slip indicator
(P. 170, 172, 178)*1
(Canada)
TRC OFF indicator
( P. 180)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 172, 179, 180)*1
(U.S.A.)
TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 179, 180)
(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 170)

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a manual transmission)
Use the four-wheel drive control lever to select the following transfer
modes.
The center differential lock indicator comes on when the LL or HL mode is
selected.
H (high speed position)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
HL (high speed position, center differential locked)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-
road, icy or snow-covered roads.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped.
LL (low speed position, ce nter differential locked)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “LL” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud
or deep snow.

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When driving
■Shifting between H and HL
●You need not to depress the clutch pedal.
● If the center differential lock indicator does not come on when you shift
from H to HL, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating.
● If the center differential lock indicator does not go off when you shift from
HL to H, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive
in reverse.
■ Shifting from HL to LL
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Depress the clutch pedal and move the four-wheel drive control lever.
■ Shifting from LL to HL
Depress the clutch pedal and move the four-wheel drive control lever.
■ Shifting to LL
VSC is automatically turned off.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Avoid turning suddenly while the center differential is locked. If you do turn
suddenly, the difference in turning speeds between the front and rear wheels
may have a similar effect to braking, thus making driving difficult.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the center differential
●For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differ-
ential.
● Shift to H after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the slippery or bumpy
surface.
● Do not shift to any position when the vehicle is cornering or when its
wheels spinning freely off the ground.
■ Shifting from H to HL while driving
Never operate the four-wheel drive control lever if the wheels are slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.

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driving systems
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When driving
■When the rear differential is locked (vehicles with the rear differential
lock system)
The active traction control system is activated only when the vehicle speed
is less than 4 mph (6 km/h).
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the active traction control system
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in the system.
● Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. It may
occur when the system is operating.
■ If the brake system overheats
The system will cease operation and a buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place. (Ther e is no problem with continuing normal
driving.)
CAUTION
■ The active traction control system m ay not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the active traction control system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.