2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER brake fluid

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser and clear any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicl e checked by your Toyota dealer.
Brake fluid
■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the MAX and MIN lines
on the reservoir.
■ Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal 20 times or more.
Remove the reservoir cap.
Add newly opened brake fluid up to the MAX line.
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and may cause
serious injuries, such as burns.
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid
Items Rag or paper towel

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■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.
■ If you spill fluid
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint.

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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature g auge needle continually points
higher than normal
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal.
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine misfire, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor-
mally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N, 20.0kgf).
Chassis lubrication
Pedal clearance*12.1 in. (54 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*25 — 7 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Propeller shafts
Spider
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium
base chassis grease, NLGI No.2

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Bottle holders .................. 353, 359
Brake assist ............................. 196
Brakes
Brake system warning buzzer ................ 184, 186, 199
Brake system warning light .................................... 474
Fluid...................................... 417
Parking brake ....................... 137
Break-in tips ............................ 120
Care Exterior ................................. 394
Interior .................................. 397
Seat belts ............................. 398
Cargo capacity ........................ 206
Cargo net hook ........................ 377
CD player ................................. 255
Center differential lock ........... 176
Certification label ............ 218, 513
Chains ...................................... 212
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 102
Booster seats, installation .... 112
Convertible seats, definition............................. 102
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 109
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 97
Infant seat, definition ............ 102
Infant seats, installation ........ 109
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .............................. 108
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 109
Installing CRS with top tether
straps ................................. 113 Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................91
Battery precautions .......422, 502
Child restraint system............102
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................62
Installing child restraints ........106
Power window lock switch.......74
Power window precautions .....75
Removed key battery precautions .........................444
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................63
Seat belt precautions ..............63
Cleaning Exterior ..................................394
Interior ...................................397
Seat belts ..............................398
Clinometer ................................146
Clock ........................................ 363
Clutch start cancel switch.......191
Compass ...........................146, 387
Condenser ................................417
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............504
Crawl Control ...........................192
CRS ...........................................102
Cruise control...........................154
Cup holders ..............353, 355, 358
Curtain shield airbags ...............84
Customizable features.............537
Daytime running light system ....................................150
Defogger Rear window .........................243
Dimension.................................512
Dinghy towing ..........................232
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....406
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Floor mat .................................. 373
Fluid
Brake .................................... 417
Washer ................................. 423
Four-wheel drive system
Four-wheel drive control lever ................................... 176
Front-wheel drive control
lever ................................... 179
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 97
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 477
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer...................... 477
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Switch ................................... 148
Wattage ................................ 522
Front turn signal lights Lever .................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Switch ................................... 136
Wattage ................................ 522
Fuel Capacity ............................... 514
Fuel gauge ........................... 140
Fuel pump shut off system ... 473
Gas station information ........ 572
Information ........................... 523
Refueling ................................ 76
Type ..................................... 514
Warning light ........................ 477
Fuel door .................................... 76
Fuel filler door ........................... 76
Fuel pump shut off system .... 473
Fuses Fuses.................................... 445
Locations ...................... 449, 453 Garage door opener.................379
Gas station information...........572
Gauges ......................................140
Glass hatch.................................45
Glove box..........................353, 354
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ................313
Hazard lights Switch....................................466
Head restraints Adjusting ................................57
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............456
Switch....................................148
Wattage .................................522
Hood ..........................................410
Hooks Cargo net ..............................377
Shopping bag ........................378
Horn...........................................139
I/M test.......................................405
Identification Engine ...................................514
Tire ........................................527
Vehicle ..................................513
Ignition switch ..........................129
Illuminated entry system .........350
Immobilizer system....................79
Indicator lights .........................143
Initialization Items to initialize....................539
Inside rear view mirror ..............67
Instrument panel light control ....................................141
Interior lights Switch....................................351
Wattage .................................522
Intuitive parking assist ............158FG
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Odometer ................................. 140
Off-road precautions
Driving .................................. 203
Vehicle.................................. 201
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 412
Warning light ................ 475, 477
Opener
Hood ..................................... 410
Outside rear view mirror illumination lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Switch ................................... 148
Wattage ................................ 522
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 71
Outside temperature
display ................................... 364
Overheating, Engine ............... 504
Parking assist .......................... 158
Parking brake .......................... 137
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Switch ................................... 148
Wattage ................................ 522
Personal lights Switch ................................... 352
Wattage ................................ 522
Power outlet..................... 365, 366
Power steering Fluid...................................... 419
Power windows ......................... 74 Radiator ............................411, 417
Radio .........................................248
Rear differential lock
system ....................................187
Rear seat
Folding down ...........................51
Removing rear seat bottomcushions................................52
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............456
Switch....................................148
Wattage .................................522
Rear step bumper ......................42
Rear turn signal lights Lever .....................................136
Replacing light bulbs .............456
Switch....................................136
Wattage .................................522
Rear view monitor system ......163
Rear window ...............................45
Rear window defogger ............243
Rear window wiper ..................153
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................542
Replacing Fuses ....................................445
Key battery ............................443
Light bulbs .............................456
Tires ...............................425,484
Wheels ..................................437
Reset the maintenance data ...401
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ....................95O
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