2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER transmission fluid

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs
(P. 426)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
Power steering fluid level (P. 389)• Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
Radiator and condenser (P. 387)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 403)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 393)
• Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Power steering fluid
■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid tem-
perature, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room temper- ature, 50°F - 85°F [10°C - 30°C])
■ Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper towel

446 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Slip indicator The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC (TRC); or
• The active traction control system (if equipped); or
• The AUTO LSD system (2WD models).
(Automatic transmis- sion vehicles) Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn-
ing light
• Comes on: Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high.
• Flashes: Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmission system.
(Automatic transmis- sion vehicles) Unengaged “Park” warning light
Malfunction in the transmission “Park” mechanism.
(Flashes) Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

488 6-1. Specifications
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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Vehicle specifications
Steering
Tires and wheels
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or
III
Tire size P265/70R17 113S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front tires:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tires:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size 17  7 1/2J
Wheel nut torque 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)

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Alphabetical index
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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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 446
or
P. 444 P. 446
P. 445 P. 446
P. 445 P. 448
P. 447
or
P. 4 4 5P. 448
P. 447
or
P. 4 4 6P. 447
P. 4 4 9P. 448
*1: Slip indicator comes on.
*2: The indicator flashes to indi- cate a malfunction.P. 4 4 6
P. 4 4 6
Brake system warning
lightUnengaged “Park”
warning light
Slip indicator*1
Charging system warning
lightCruise control indicator
light*2
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Maintenance required
reminder lightLow washer fluid
warning light
SRS warning light
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light