2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Hood release
Pull up latch and raise hood
Windshield washer fluid tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Turn to open
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If
the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more
details.
NOTE: If a door is not opened within
60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Unlocking operation
Pull
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Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
Full-time four-wheel drive models (Manual Transmission)
Part-time four-wheel drive models (Automatic Transmission)
Rear differential lock button
NOTE: For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions,
shift vehicle into “H2” position.
HL
LL
H
NOTE: For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions,
shift vehicle into “H” position.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
Park*P
ReverseR
NeutralN
DriveD
Third gear3
Second gear2
First gearL
4Fourth gear
Tilt steering wheel
Hold the steering wheel, pull the lock release lever, tilt to the desired angle and
release the lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. * The key must be in the “ON” position and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
H2
H4
L4
Without overhead console
ReleaseSet
Pull
(1) Pull slightly
(2) Push
(3) Lower
Parking brake
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
Full-time four-wheel drive models (Manual Transmission)
Part-time four-wheel drive models (Automatic Transmission)
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD)
Shift to “H4” with speed below 50 mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Stop vehicle, shift to “N” position, then move the lever to “L4.”
Rear differential lock button
NOTE: For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions,
shift vehicle into “H2” position.
Rear differential lock/unlock
Low speed
Center differential locked. Depress the clutch pedal to shift from “HL” when
vehicle is stopped or when speed is below 5 mph.
HL
LL
H
Before using the rear
differential lock button:
• Shift the lever into “L4”
(Automatic Transmission)
• Shift the lever into “LL”
(Manual Transmission)
The following warning lights will
illuminate when rear differential
lock is engaged:
NOTE: For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions,
shift vehicle into “H” position.
High speed
High speed
Center differential locked. Depress the clutch pedal to shift from “LL.”
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
Hold the steering wheel, pull the lock release lever, tilt to the desired angle and
release the lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. * The key must be in the “ON” position and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
H2
H4
L4
Without overhead consoleWith overhead console
(1) Pull slightly
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Removing rear seats
(1) Pull up(3) Separate
Seats-Folding rear seats
(1) Push
(2) Remove
(3) Stow (6) Fold-down
(5) Push down
(4) Pull up
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Cushion angle
(driver side only)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
* Intermittent windshield wiper
frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe
frequency.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Seats-Removing rear seats
(1) Pull up
(2) Loosen
(3) Separate
(4) Fold
Seat position (forward/backward)
Cushion angle (driver side only)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Windshield wipers & washers
Rear (if equipped)Front
Interval
wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
NOTE:
Rear wiper and washer operate
only when back window is fully closed.
* Intermittent windshield wiper
frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe
frequency.
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and
wipeFaster Slower
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Door-Back
Open/Close
Windows
Driver side
Automatic down operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down
and release to fully open. To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the
opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
UpDown
Window lock switch
Accessory meter (if equipped)
Compass
Outside temperature display
Clinometer (indicates vehicle slant)
Calibrating the compass setting
Switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Headlights
-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after 30 seconds when all doors are closed with the key in “ACC” or “LOCK.” Lights may also be
turned off by pushing lock button on remote after all doors are locked.
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at
a reduced intensity.
Parking lights
DRL ON
DRL OFF
High beam
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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Door-Back
Open/CloseLock in place
UnlockLock
Pull Unlock
Lock
Back door can be locked into place when it
is fully open.
Automatic down operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down
and release to fully open. To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the
opposite direction.
Window lock switch
Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Accessory meter (if equipped)
Compass
Outside temperature display
Clinometer (indicates vehicle slant)
Calibrating the compass setting
Switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius
High beam flasher
-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after 30 seconds
when all doors are closed with the key in “ACC” or “LOCK.” Lights may also be
turned off by pushing lock button on remote after all doors are locked.
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at
a reduced intensity.
Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFFFunctions
System ON/OFF
Resume2 /Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Radio
Preset buttons Tune in the desired station and press a preset button (1-6) until you
hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.
“SCAN” Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection.
“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn audio
OFF.
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Steering wheel switches
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.
USB port
By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the
USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory
through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB mode.
AUX port/USB port
Audio
Type 2 additional function
View radio and
CD information
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF Push to adjust
tone & balance
Push to skip
up/down
folder
Seek station/
CD track select
Station/CD
track scan
Mode
Load CD(s)
Preset buttons-functions in other
modes indicated above number
Type 1
CD player
To scan tracks on a disc
Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
CD changer (Type 2)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep. Insert one
disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.
-To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE/SCROLL.”
-To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “TYPE/FOLDER.”
Menu
Mute/
playback/pause
Setting preset
button
Clock
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