2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER traction control

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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 ............................ 278
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 286
Using the AUX port/ USB port........................... 289
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 290
Antenna .............................. 293
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
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audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 296
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 300
Operating a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player.... 305
Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player.... 307
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 312
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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addi-
tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.

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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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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 136)*1
(if equipped)
AUTO LSD indicator
( P. 185)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 149)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive
indicator(P. 179)
Security indicator
(P. 79)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 176)
(Automatic
transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 132)
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(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 187)
*1AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 97)
*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
(P. 97)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 154)*1RSCA OFF indicator
( P. 95)
*1,2Slip indicator
(P. 183, 185, 192, 196)*1TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 197, 198)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 185, 197, 198)*1
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
( P. 192)
*1
(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 182)

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a manual transmission)
Use the four-wheel drive control lever to select the following transfer
modes.
The center differential lock indicator comes on when the LL or HL mode is
selected.
H (high speed position)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
HL (high speed position, center differential locked)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-
road, icy or snow-covered roads.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped.
LL (low speed position, ce nter differential locked)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “LL” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud
or deep snow.

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When driving
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with an automatic transmission)
Use the front-wheel drive control lever to select the following trans-
fer modes.
The four-wheel drive indicator comes on when the H4, N or L4 mode is
selected.
H2 (high speed position, two-wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
H4 (high speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-
road, icy or snow-covered roads. This position provides greater traction
than two-wheel drive.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped.
L4 (low speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “L4” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud
or deep snow.

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Active traction control system
: If equipped
The active traction control system automatically helps prevent the
spinning of 4 wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on
slippery road surfaces.
■ System operation
Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Stop the vehicle, shift the shift lever to N and shift the front-
wheel drive control lever into L4.
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 5 mph (8
km/h). Depress the clutch pedal and shift the four-wheel
drive control lever into LL.
Vehicles without overhead console
Press the A-TRAC switch to
activate the system.
At this time, the active traction
control system indicator will
come on.
To cancel the system, push the
switch again.

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driving systems
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When driving
When the active traction control system is operating
If any of the drive wheels spins,
the slip indicator flashes to indi-
cate that the active traction con-
trol system have been engaged.
Vehicles with overhead consolePress the A-TRAC switch to
activate the system.
At this time, the active traction
control system indicator will
come on.
To cancel the system, push the
switch again.