2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER tow

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 148
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 151
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 153
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 154
Intuitive parking assist......... 158
Rear view monitor system... 163
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a
manual transmission)........ 176
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with
an automatic
transmission) .................... 179
Active traction control system .............................. 182
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................... 185
Rear differential lock system .............................. 187
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 191
Crawl Control ...................... 192
Driving assist systems ........ 196
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 201
Cargo and luggage ............. 206
Vehicle load limits ............... 210
Winter driving tips ............... 211
Trailer towing ...................... 214
Dinghy towing ..................... 232 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 236
Rear window defogger ....... 243
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 244
Using the radio ................... 248
Using the CD player ........... 255
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 263
Operating an iPod .............. 270
Operating a USB memory ............................ 277
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 285
Using the AUX port............. 288
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 289
Antenna .............................. 292
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 295
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 298
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 303
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 305
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 310
3Interior features

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 464
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 465
If you think something is wrong ................................ 470
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 471
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 472
If you have a flat tire............ 482
If the engine will not start .... 495
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
(vehicles with an
automatic
transmission) .................... 496
If you lose your keys ........... 497
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 498
If your vehicle overheats ..... 502
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 505
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............... 507 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 510
Fuel information.................. 521
Tire information .................. 524
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 535
Items to initialize ................. 537
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 540
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 541
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 543
Abbreviation list ........................ 554
Alphabetical index .................... 556
What to do if... ........................... 565
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
■
Key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
(P. 441)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 535)

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Rear seats
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Stow the seat belt buckles and
remove the head restraints.
Swing the bottom cushion up
by pulling the lock release
strap.

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NOTICE
■Before folding down or removing the seats
●The seat belts buckles must be stowed.
● The head restraints must be removed before you fold down the seatback.
■ After returning the seatback and re installing the bottom cushion
Return the seat belt buckles to their cor-
rect position.
Always pass seat belt buckles through
the bands to secure them.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■When installed the rear outboard h ead restraints to opposite direction
While pressing in the screwdriver, pull up the head restraint.
■ Adjusting the height of th e front seat head restraints
■ Adjusting the rear cent er seat head restraints
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
CAUTION
■ Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Push a flathead screwdriver into the slot.
The slot is located on the right side of the
right head restraint anchor.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
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SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of
inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides
you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the cen-
ter of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you now sit less than 10 in.
(250 mm) away, you can change your driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.
(250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim-
ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of
your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,
non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature\
.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still
maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the
instrument panel controls.