manual transmission TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2012 1.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 30
Side doors ............................ 33
Access doors........................ 36
Back door ............................. 38
Glass hatch .......................... 43
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 47
Rear seats ............................ 49
Head restraints ..................... 55
Seat belts ............................. 58
Steering wheel ..................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 65
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 68
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 71
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 73 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 76
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 78
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 79
SRS airbags ......................... 81
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 94
Child restraint systems ......... 99
Installing child restraints ..... 103
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 116
Engine (ignition) switch....... 127
Automatic Transmission ..... 130
Manual Transmission ......... 132
Turn signal lever ................. 134
Parking brake ..................... 135
Horn .................................... 137
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 138
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 141
Accessory meter ................. 144
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights andwipers
Headlight swi tch .................. 146
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 148
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 150
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 151
Intuitive parking assist......... 155
Rear view monitor system... 160
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with
a manual transmission)..... 164
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with
an automatic
transmission) .................... 167
Active traction control system .............................. 170
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................... 172
Rear differential lock system .............................. 174
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 177
Driving assist systems ........ 178
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 183
Cargo and luggage ............. 188
Vehicle load limits ............... 192
Winter driving tips ............... 193
Trailer towing ...................... 196
Dinghy towing ..................... 214 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 218
Rear window defogger ....... 225
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 226
Using the radio ................... 230
Using the CD player ........... 237
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 245
Operating an iPod .............. 252
Operating a USB memory ............................ 259
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 267
Using the AUX port............. 270
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 271
Detachable pole antenna ... 274
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 277
Using the Bluetooth® audio
system .............................. 280
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 285
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 287
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 292
3Interior features

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Shift lever P. 130Front-wheel drive control
lever
 P. 167
Cup holders P. 334
Cup holders
P. 334
Parking brake lever
P. 135
Shift lever P. 132Four-wheel drive control
lever
P. 164
Cup holders

P. 334
Parking brake lever
P. 135
Shift lock override
button
P. 468
Pictorial indexInterior
: If equipped

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Vehicle control and operation data recording
Your Toyota is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain
information about your vehicle’s operation, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position (except manual transmission)
The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehi-
cle is equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or
pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner

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●Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your
vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle
performance.
Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is an event data
recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or near crash event.
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or near crash
event, this device may record the following information:
• Engine speed
• Whether the brake pedal was depressed or not
• Vehicle speed
• To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
• The transmission shift position (except manual transmission)
• Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
• Driver’s seat position
• SRS airbag deployment data
• SRS airbag system diagnostic data
• Front passenger’s occupant classification
• Whether the “RSCA OFF” indicator was turned on or off
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving
vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR does
not record sound data such as conversation between passengers.
● Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the leasing company for a leased vehicle) is obtained
• Officially requested to by the police or other authorities
• Necessary, for use as a defense for Toyota in a lawsuit
• Ordered to by a court of law
However, if necessary, Toyota will:
• Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing details of the vehicle owner, and that only when deemed necessary
• Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification information to a non-Toyota organization for research purposes

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 116
Engine (ignition) switch .... 127
Automatic Transmission... 130
Manual Transmission ....... 132
Turn signal lever .............. 134
Parking brake ................... 135
Horn ................................. 137
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 138
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 141
Accessory meter .............. 144
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 146
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 148
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 150
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 151
Intuitive parking assist...... 155
Rear view monitor system ........................... 160 Four-wheel drive system
(4WD models with
a manual
transmission) ................. 164
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with
an automatic
transmission) ................. 167
Active traction control system ........................... 170
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................ 172
Rear differential lock system ........................... 174
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................. 177
Driving assist systems ..... 178
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 183
Cargo and luggage .......... 188
Vehicle load limits ............ 192
Winter driving tips ............ 193
Trailer towing ................... 196
Dinghy towing .................. 214

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine ( P. 127)
■ Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 130)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 135)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to
1. ( P. 132)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 135)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( 
P. 1 3 0)
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. ( P. 132)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
■Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 135)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 130)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 135)
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 132)
When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R. If necessary,
block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.

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CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving back-
ward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 479
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 131133)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION
■When braking the vehicle
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance
becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
● Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and mov-
ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
● Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
together to hold the vehicle on a hill.