2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER overheating

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■
Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and
odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health haz-
ard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
● The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leadin\
g to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.

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NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

142 2-2. Instrument cluster
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 502)

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-
ing a turn.
● Note that when making a turn, th e trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a wider than normal turning radius.
● Slow down before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery
surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.
● Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you hav e plenty of room before changing
lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not use sixth gear (manual
transmission), or do not put the transmission in D (automatic trans-
mission).
● Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long down-
hill grades.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may
overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, immedi ately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(  P. 502)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
In the following cases, the vehicle may be overheating.
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle ( P. 140) reaches
the upper end, and engine output falls (There is no speed).
● Steam is coming out from the engine compartment.
Perform the following steps.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the air conditioning
system, and stop the engine.
If steam is coming out:
When no more steam is coming out has been confirmed,
carefully open the hood.
If there is no steam coming out:
Carefully open the hood. After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
radiator core (radiator), hoses,
etc. for any leaks.
If there is a large quantity of
engine coolant leaking, imme-
diately contact your Toyota
dealer.
Inspect the amount of engine
coolant by checking if the res-
ervoir level is between the F
(Full) and L (Low) lines.
Engine coolant reservoir
F (Full)
L (Low)

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. ( P. 514)
Start the engine, check that the cooling fan is operating, as
well as double check that there are no leaks at the radiator
core and hoses.
If the fan does not operate:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the fan operates:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.

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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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DoorsAccess doors...........................38
Door glasses ...........................74
Door lock ...........................32, 35
Open door warning light ........ 475
Side doors ...............................35
Side mirrors .............................71
Driver’s seat belt reminder
buzzer ..................................... 475
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 475
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 120
Correct posture .......................82
Driving assist systems........... 196
Procedures ............................ 118
Winter driving tips.................. 211
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 443
If the engine will not start ...... 495
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 496
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 498
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 472
If a warning light turns on ...... 472
If you have a flat tire ............. 482
If you lose your keys ............. 497
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 470
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 505
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 507
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 465
If your vehicle overheats ....... 502
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 464 Engine
Compartment ........................ 409
Engine switch ........................ 129
Exhaust gas .......................... 125
Hood ..................................... 408
How to start the engine ......... 129
Identification number............. 511
If the engine will not start ...... 495
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Immobilizer system ................. 79
Overheating .......................... 502
Warning light ......................... 473
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 514
Checking ............................... 413
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 211
Temperature gauge .............. 140
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 140
Engine immobilizer system ...... 79
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 513
Checking ............................... 410
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 211
Warning light ................. 473, 475
Engine switch........................... 129
Event data recorder ................... 24
Floor mat .................................. 371
Fluid Brake..................................... 415
Washer.................................. 421
Four-wheel drive system Four-wheel drive control lever .................................... 176
Front-wheel drive control lever .................................... 179
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 97
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 475
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