2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER winter

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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

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
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

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 2 1 1 )
■ Set the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake
while depressing the brake
pedal.
At this time, the indicator will
come on.
■Release the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever
Press the button
Lower it completely
U.S.A. Canada

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs
(P. 454)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
Power steering fluid level (P. 417)• Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
Radiator and condenser (P. 415)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 431)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 421)
• Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Tire types
1 Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tire s, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When
installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.
3Snow tires For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the or iginally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for possible restriction. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels. ( P. 211)
■Initializing the tire pressure warning system
Initialize the tire pressure warning sy stem with the tire inflation pressure
adjusted to the specified level.
■If you press the tire pressure warning reset switch accidentally
If initialization is performed, adjust t he tire inflation pressure to the speci-
fied level and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidents. Failure to do so
may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous han-
dling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns. Also, do
not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
●Do not mix differently constructed ti res (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.
●Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
●Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not press the tire pressure warnin g reset switch without first adjusting
the tire inflation pressure to the spec ified level. Otherwise, the tire pres-
sure warning light may not come on ev en if the tire inflation pressure is
low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 236
ABS ........................................... 196
Access doors .............................38
Accessory meter ...................... 146
Active traction control system .................................... 182
Air conditioning filter............... 438
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 438
Air conditioning system ......... 236
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....87
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................91
Airbag warning light............... 473
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............................87
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................91
Front passenger occupant classification system .............97
General airbag precautions .....91
Locations of airbags ................84
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................95
Proper driving posture .......82, 91
Side airbag operating conditions..............................87
Side airbag precautions ..........91
SRS airbags ............................84
Antenna..................... 252, 292, 392
Anti-lock brake system
ABS warning light .................. 473
Anti-lock brake system .......... 196
Armrest ..................................... 370
Audio input ............................... 288
Audio remote controls............. 289 Audio system
Antenna................. 252, 292, 392
Audio input ............................ 288
AUX port ............................... 288
CD player .............................. 255
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 263
Optimal use ........................... 285
Portable music player ........... 288
Radio..................................... 248
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 289
Type ...................................... 244
AUTO LSD system ................... 185
Automatic light off system...... 150
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 185
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 132
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 496
AUX port ................................... 288
Auxiliary box .................... 351, 358
Back door ................................... 40
Back door lock ........................... 40
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 454
Wattage................................. 520
Back window .............................. 45
Battery Charging system warning light ..................................... 473
Checking ............................... 418
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 498
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 211
Bluetooth audio
®..................... 295
Bluetooth phone®.................... 311
Bottle holders................... 351, 357
Brake assist.............................. 196
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