2012 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER engine

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When driving
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Connecting and disconnecting a trailer (vehicles with 4-Wheel
AHC)
Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line and perform the following:
Connecting a trailer
Put the 4-Wheel AHC in the “LO” (low) mode.
Turn off the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the 4-Wheel
AHC.
Connect a trailer.
Turn on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the 4-Wheel
AHC.
Select the “N” (normal) mode with the height select switch.
When a vehicle loaded with four occupants tows a trailer of about
1800 kg (4000 lb.) with more than about 180 kg (400 lb.) tongue
load, the normal mode may not be selected. However, there is no
problem to continue normal driving. Drive with sufficient care
because of large load.
Disconnecting a trailer
Put the 4-Wheel AHC in the “LO” (low) mode. (Make sure the
vehicle height is in the “LO” mode by pushing
“” on the
height select switch.)
Turn off the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the 4-Wheel
AHC.
Set the supporting leg of a trailer on the ground and raise the
hitch by 100 mm (4 in.).
Turn on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the 4-Wheel
AHC.
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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)Transmission information
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine braking,
do not put the transmission in “D”.
Transmission shift range position must be in “5” in the “S” mode.
If the engine overheats...
Towing a loaded trailer up a long steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is
overheating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the
road and stop the vehicle in a safe place. (P. 634)
When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to
“P”.
CAUTION
Follow all the precautions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
(P. 324)
Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill grades.
Operation of the brake
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.

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Interior features
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
CAUTION
To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Interior features
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Adjusting the position and opening and closing the air outlets
Rear center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Roof side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob fully to the back
of the vehicle to close the
vent.
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NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Heater idle up switch
: If equipped
Heater idle up switch can be operated when
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is low.
The engine coolant temperature is low.
This feature is used to boost heating effect in extremely cold condi-
tions when the vehicle is not moving.
Left-hand drive vehicles
Press the switch to increase
engine speed.
Press the switch again to
return the engine to the normal
idle speed. If you do not turn
the switch to off, the engine
speed is increased whenever
the engine is started.
Right-hand drive vehicles
IDLE
UP
IDLE
UP

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Interior features
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Power heater
: If equipped
Power heater can be operated when
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is low.
The engine coolant temperature is low.
This feature is used to heat the engine coolant, speed up warming of
the cab in cold weather, and keep the cab warm.
Left-hand drive vehicles
On/off
If you do not turn the switch to
off, the engine speed is
increased whenever the
engine is started.
Right-hand drive vehicles
PWR
HEAT
PWR
HEAT

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Interior features
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers can be oper-
ated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
Right-hand drive vehicles without navigation system

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Interior features
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
The windshield wiper de-icer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
Right-hand drive vehicles without navigation system