2012 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Owners Manual

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569 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)From rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
To prevent damaging the vehicle
Do not tow the vehicle with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

570 5-1. Essential information
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Using a flat bed truck
If your Toyota is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration. When attaching
the hooks to the rear of the vehi-
cle, make sure to attach them to
the inside of the vehicle.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
NOTICE
To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not use the rear emergency towing
hook.
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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
Engine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than nor-
mal.
Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal.
Audible symptoms
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Operational symptoms
Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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5-1. Essential information
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Fuel pump shut off system (gasoline engine only)
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode
or OFF.
Restart the engine.
NOTICE
Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an air-
bag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops sup-
plying fuel to the engine.
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When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 5 km/h
(3 mph) or more.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

574 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, immedi-
ately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Pre-crash safety system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety system.

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When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• Vehicle stability control;
• Traction control;
• The hill-start assist control system;
• Crawl Control system; or
• Multi-terrain select.
(If equipped)Power steering system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the variable flow control power
steering system
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
(Vehicles with Optitron type meters)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling
system
Warning lightWarning light/Details

576 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed.Check that all doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 15.0 L (4.0
gal., 3.3 Imp.gal.) or lessRefuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center
panel without
navigation sys-
tem)
(On the center
panel with nav-
igation sys-
tem)Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt.Fasten the seat belt.