2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER check transmission fluid

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Power steering fluid
■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid tem-
perature, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room temper- ature, 50°F - 85°F [10°C - 30°C])
■ Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper towel

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light Indicates that a door,
back door or glass hatch
is not fully closed. Check that all doors and
glass hatch are closed.
(On the instrument cluster) Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Warns the driver to fas-
ten his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center panel) Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt.
Fasten the seat belt.


(Automatic
transmission vehicles) Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warn-
ing light
When the light comes on:
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle in a safe
place, shift the shift lever
to P and wait until the
light goes off.
If the light goes off, you
may start the vehicle
again. If the light does
not go off, contact your
Toyota dealer.
When the light flashes:
Indicates a malfunction in
the automatic transmis-
sion system. Have the system
checked by your Toyota
dealer.

566 Alphabetical index
Tools ......................................... 484
Total load capacity................... 210
TowingDinghy towing........................ 232
Emergency towing................. 467
Trailer towing......................... 214
TRAC ......................................... 196
Traction control system .......... 196
Trip meter ................................. 140
Turn signal lights Lever ..................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............. 456
Switch.................................... 136
Wattage ................................. 522
Vanity mirrors........................... 362
Vehicle data recordings ............23
Vehicle identification number ................................... 513
Vehicle stability control........... 196
Voltmeter .................................. 140
VSC............................................ 196
Warning buzzers Key reminder ......................... 480
Seat belt reminder ................. 477
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 475
Airbag system ....................... 475
Anti-lock brake system .......... 475
Automatic transmission fluidtemperature ........................ 477
Brake system ........................ 474
Charging system .... ............... 475
Driver’s seat belt ................... 477 Electronic engine control
system ................................ 475
Four-wheel drive system ....... 475
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 475
Front passenger’s seat belt... 477
Low brake fluid ...................... 474
Low engine oil pressure ........ 475
Low fuel level ........................ 477
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 477
Low washer fluid ................... 477
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 475
Open door ............................. 477
Seat belt ................................ 477
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 475
SRS....................................... 475
SRS airbag system ............... 475
Tire pressure ......................... 477
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 477
Unengaged “Park”................. 475
Washer
Checking ............................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 211
Switch ........................... 151, 153
Washing and waxing ............... 394
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 206
Load limits ............................. 210
Trailer weight rating ...... 219, 512
TWR .............................. 219, 512
Weight ................................... 512
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