2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER power steering

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 32
Side doors ............................ 35
Access doors........................ 38
Back door ............................. 40
Glass hatch .......................... 45
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 49
Rear seats ............................ 51
Head restraints ..................... 57
Seat belts ............................. 60
Steering wheel ..................... 66
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 67
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 71
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 74
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 76 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 79
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 81
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 82
SRS airbags ......................... 84
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 97
Child restraint systems ....... 102
Installing child restraints ..... 106
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 118
Engine (ignition) switch....... 129
Automatic Transmission ..... 132
Manual Transmission ......... 134
Turn signal lever ................. 136
Parking brake ..................... 137
Horn .................................... 139
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 140
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 143
Accessory meter ................. 146
1Before driving
2When driving

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ..... 32
Side doors .......................... 35
Access doors ..................... 38
Back door ........................... 40
Glass hatch ........................ 45
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ......................... 49
Rear seats.......................... 51
Head restraints................... 57
Seat belts ........................... 60
Steering wheel ................... 66
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ....................... 67
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 71
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................. 74 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 76
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................. 79
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.).................. 81
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 82
SRS airbags ....................... 84
Front passenger occupant classification system ........ 97
Child restraint systems..... 102
Installing child restraints ........................ 106

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Outside rear view mirrors
Mirror angle can be adjusted.
Power-adjustable type
Select a mirror to adjust.
(L: left or R: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down,
in or out using the switch.
Manually adjustable type Adjust the mirror up, down, in
or out by pushing the mirror
surface.

72 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Folding back the mirrors
Push backward to fold the mir-
rors.
■Mirror operating conditions (vehic les with power-adjustable type)
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
CAUTION
■ When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.

86 1-7. Safety information
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag
sensor assembly (ECU) controls ai rbag deployment based on infor-
mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo-
nents diagram above. This inform ation includes crash severity and
occupant information. As the air bags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbag s with non-toxic gas to help restrain
the motion of the occupants.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield
airbag sensor assemblies, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and
sensors), AIR BAG ON indicator light, AIR BAG OFF indicator light, front
passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
RSCA OFF indicator light, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. ( P. 473)
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
● The front windshield may crack.

122 2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to D (automatic transmission) or 1 (manual
transmission) while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 507
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 133135)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
NOTICE
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When parking the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Always put the shift lever in P.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ To avoid damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you hear a squealing or scrapin g noise while driving (brake pad wear
limit indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or that of the brake discs are exceeded.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( P. 485)

184 2-4. Using other driving systems
■When the rear differential is locked (vehicles with the rear differential
lock system)
The active traction control system is activated only when the vehicle speed
is less than 4 mph (6 km/h).
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the active traction control system
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in the system.
● Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. It may
occur when the system is operating.
■ If the brake system overheats
The system will cease operation and a buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place. (There is no problem with continuing normal
driving.)
CAUTION
■The active traction control system m ay not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the active traction control system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.