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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly and
easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new FJ Cruiser.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of FJ Cruiser
operations. Every FJ Cruiser owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2014
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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Automatic Transmission indicator
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
Turn signal indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator
3
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
1
3 If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2014 Owner’s Manual.4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2014 Owner’s Manual.
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator1
Traction Control/OFF indicator1
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
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, 2014 Owner’s Manual.
Low fuel level warning
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2014 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)
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.”
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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 consoleWith overhead console
ReleaseSet
Pull
(1) Pull slightly
(2) Push
(3) Lower
Parking brake