2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER brake

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2013
FJ Cruiser
INDEX
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry1 6 Accessory meter 13
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 14-15
Automatic Transmission 8
Bottle holders-Rear seat 19
Clock 15
Cruise control 13
Cup holders 19
Door-Back 13
Four-wheel drive 9
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)2 17
Intuitive parking assist 16
Light control-Instrument panel 19
Lights1 & turn signals 12
Parking brake 8
Power outlet-12V DC 18
Power outlet-120V AC 18
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seats-Folding rear seats 10
Seats-Head restraints 10
Seats-Removing rear seats 11
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 17
Tilt steering wheel 8
VSC OFF button 18
Windows 12
Windshield wipers & washers
11 Door locks 20
Floor mat installation 23
Seat belts 20
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20
Spare tire & tools 21
Star Safety System
TM 22-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable options.2 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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3 If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Service indicators
Speedometer
Voltmeter
Automatic Transmission indicator
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Battery warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Maintenance/Service required indicator1
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Open door warning
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 For details, see “Rear differential lock system,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Low fuel level warning
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.
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Automatic Transmission indicator
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Turn signal indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator
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Rear differential lock indicator1,2
Center differential lock indicator3
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Active traction control system indicator1
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control indicator4
Crawl control indicator1
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Unengaged Park warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
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3 If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator1
Traction Control/OFF indicator1
Tachometer
Service indicators
Speedometer
Voltmeter
Automatic Transmission indicator
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 For details, see “Rear differential lock system,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.
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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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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
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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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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Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.
There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
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