2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER parking brake

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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 your
Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light
• 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 nor-
mally.
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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
■ To o l s
Tool bag
Jack
Spa r e t ire
Jack handleExtensionWheel nut
wrenchRemover
Wrench

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there
may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to the ACC or ON position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equiva-
lent.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
■Emergency hook
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmis-
sion).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Turn off the VSC. ( P. 197, 198)
Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hook is
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.
Do not use the rear hook. It is not
designed for towing.

518 6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N, 20.0kgf).
Chassis lubrication
Pedal clearance*12.1 in. (54 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*25 — 7 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Propeller shafts
Spider
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium
base chassis grease, NLGI No.2

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Alphabetical index
Brakes
Brake system warning
buzzer ................ 184, 186, 199
Brake system warning light .................................... 472
Fluid...................................... 415
Parking brake ....................... 137
Break-in tips ............................ 120
Care
Exterior ................................. 392
Interior .................................. 395
Seat belts ............................. 396
Cargo capacity ........................ 206
Cargo net hook ........................ 375
CD player ................................. 255
Center differential lock ........... 176
Certification label ............ 218, 511
Chains ...................................... 212
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 102
Booster seats, installation .... 112
Convertible seats, definition............................. 102
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 109
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 97
Infant seat, definition ............ 102
Infant seats, installation ........ 109
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .............................. 108
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 106
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................................. 113 Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................91
Battery precautions .......420, 500
Child restraint system............102
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................62
Installing child restraints ........106
Power window lock switch.......74
Power window precautions .....75
Removed key battery precautions .........................442
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................63
Seat belt precautions ..............63
Cleaning Exterior ..................................392
Interior ...................................395
Seat belts ..............................396
Clinometer ................................146
Clock ........................................ 361
Clutch start cancel switch.......191
Compass ...........................146, 385
Condenser ................................415
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............502
Crawl Control ...........................192
CRS ...........................................102
Cruise control...........................154
Cup holders ..............351, 353, 356
Curtain shield airbags ...............84
Customizable features.............535
Daytime running light system ....................................150
Defogger Rear window .........................243
Dimension.................................510
Dinghy towing ..........................232
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....404
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Parking assist .......................... 158
Parking brake .......................... 137
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 454
Switch ................................... 148
Wattage ................................ 520
Personal lights Switch ................................... 350
Wattage ................................ 520
Power outlet..................... 363, 364
Power steering Fluid...................................... 417
Power windows ......................... 74
Radiator............................ 409, 415
Radio ........................................ 248
Rear seat Folding down .......................... 51
Removing rear seat bottomcushions ............................... 52
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 454
Switch ................................... 148
Wattage ................................ 520
Rear turn signal lights
Lever .................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............ 454
Switch ................................... 136
Wattage ................................ 520
Rear view monitor system...... 163
Rear window .............................. 45
Rear window defogger............ 243
Rear differential lock system ................................... 187
Rear step bumper...................... 42
Rear window wiper.................. 153
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................... 540 Replacing
Key battery ............................441
Fuses ....................................443
Light bulbs .............................454
Tires ...............................423,482
Wheels ..................................435
Reset the maintenance data ...399
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ....................95
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................60
ALR .........................................62
Automatic Locking Retractor ...62
Child restraint system installation ...........................106
Cleaning and maintaining......396
ELR .........................................62
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................62
How to wear your seat belt......60
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................62
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................62
Reminder buzzer ...................475
Reminder light .......................475
Seat belt extenders .................63
Seat belt pretensioners ...........61
Seating capacity.......................210
Seats Adjustment ..............................49
Adjustment precautions...........50
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............106
Cleaning ........................392, 395
Folding down the rear seat......51
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................55
Front seat adjustment .............49
Front seat adjustment
precautions ...........................50
Head restraint..........................57P
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