steering wheel adjustment TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2008 J200 Owners Manual

52 1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
nActive head restraint
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. This does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
nSeat adjustment
lBe careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
l
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, during an accident the lap belt may slide past the
hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may
contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.

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1
1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Rear seats
Second seat
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Seat position adjustment
lever
Third seat
1
1
ITY13C008

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1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
nTumbling second seats
Fold down the seatback while
pulling the seatback angle
adjustment lever, and swing the
whole seat up and forward.
Hook the holding strap to the
assist grip and secure the seat
by pulling its free end.
When returning the second seat
to its original position, stow the
holding strap.
STEP1
STEP 2

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1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
CAUTION
nSeat adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion,
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, during an accident the lap belt may slide past the
hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may
contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
nWhen the seatback is folded
lDo not sit on or place anything on the seatback while driving.
lBe sure to install the seat hook covers on the seat hooks, or you may get
burned when they become hot.
nWhen returning the seatbacks to their original position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
lBe careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.
lMake sure the seats are securely locked. Failure to do so will prevent the
seat belt from operating properly.
lCheck that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
lArrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
nAvoiding damage to seat components
Do not hang or attach anything on the seat back striker.
NOTICE
nBefore tumbling, folding up the seats
The seat belts and buckles must be stowed.

64 1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
nRetained accessory power
Each memorized position (except for the steering wheel position) can be
activated within 30 seconds after the driver ’s door is opened, even if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch turns off.
nTo cancel seat position recall
Perform any one of the following operations.
lPress the “SET” button
lPress button “1”, “2” or “3”.
lAdjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall)
nIf the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset because the computer ’s memory is
erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
nSeat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear pas−
senger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

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1
1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Head restraints
Front seats, second seats
Vertical adjustment
Press and hold the lock
release button when lowering
the head restraint.
Angle adjustment (front
seats only)
Removal
Pull the head restraint up while
pressing the lock release but−
ton.
Lock
release
button
ITY13C105
ITY13C106
lock
release
button

78 1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
nOnetouch adjustment of the steering position
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automat−
ically by the driving position memory. (
P. 62)
CAUTION
nWhile driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
nWhen the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors.
(P. 256)
nAuto antiglare function
When the anti−glare inside rear view mirror is set to auto mode, the outside
rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti−glare inside rear
view mirror to reduce reflected light. (
P. 79)
nLinked mirror function when reversing
The outside rear view mi rrors will automatically angle downwards when the
vehicle is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However,
this function will not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral
position (between “L” and “R”).
nOnetouch adjustment of the mirror angle
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adjusted with the
touch of a button. (
P. 62)
CAUTION
nWhile driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an acci−
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
lDo not adjust the mirrors.
lDo not drive with the mirrors folded back.
lBefore driving, be sure to extend mirrors and make an adjustment prop−
erly.
n
When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.

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When trouble arises
457 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
n If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
lStop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
lIf the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres−
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
lAvoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
n If a blowout or sudden air loss should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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Alphabetical index
Rear side marker lights
Wattage ................................ 503
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 426
Wattage ................................ 503
Rear window defogger............ 256
Rear window wiper.................. 176
Replacing
Fuses.................................... 413
Key battery ........................... 410
Light bulbs ............................ 426
Tires ..................................... 463
Reporting safety defects for
U.S.A. owners........................ 526
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch ................. 116
Roof luggage carrier ............... 214
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 70
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 72
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 127
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 363
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 72
How to wear your seat belt ..... 69
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 73
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............. 73
Reminder light ...................... 452
Seat belt extenders ................ 74
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 72
Seat heaters ............................. 346
Seats
Adjustment precautions .......... 52
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............. 127Cleaning ................................ 362
Driver’s seat position
memory ................................. 62
Front seat adjustment ............. 51
Head restraint.......................... 65
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 100
Rear seat adjustment .............. 53
Seat heaters .......................... 346
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 163
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 153
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 478
Side airbags.............................. 102
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Switch.................................... 170
Wattage ................................. 503
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ............... 80
Mirror position memory ........... 62
Smart access system with
push button start
Entry function .......................... 26
Starting the engine ................ 149
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 401
Spare tire............................... 463
Spark plug ................................ 498
Specifications........................... 494
Speech command switch
*
Speedometer ............................ 160
Steering
Column lock release.............. 151
Fluid ...................................... 386
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 77
Audio switches ...................... 283
Steering wheel position
memory ................................. 62
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.