TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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2−1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
NOTICE
 Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

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2−2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the ON position.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Vo l t m e t e r
Displays the charge state.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Odometer/trip meter switching and trip meter resetting button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold−
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis−
played.

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2−2. Instrument cluster
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When drivingOdometer and trip meter display button
Pressing this button switches between odometer and trip meter dis−
plays.
Odometer
Trip meter A
*
Trip meter B*
*:Pushing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
With the dial turned fully up, the
intensity of the instrument panel
lights will not be reduced even
when the tail lights/headlights are
turned on.
Odometer/trip meter
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was
last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ−
ent distances independently.

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NOTICE
 To prevent damage to the engine and its components
 Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 356)

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2−2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Indicators and war ning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen
ter panel inform the driver of the
status of the vehicle’s various sys
tems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel

128 2−2. Instrument cluster
 Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(
P. 121)(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator (
P.
148)
Headlight high beam
indicator (
P. 131)
*
(if equipped)
AUTO LSD indicator
(
P. 150)
Security indicator
(
P. 68)(if equipped)
Four−wheel drive
indicator(
P. 146)
(Automatic
transmission
vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(
P. 117)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator (
P. 144)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator (
P. 152)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(
P. 136)
*AIR BAG ON indicator
(
P. 85)
*Slip indicator
(
P. 148, 150, 156)
*AIR BAG OFF indicator
(
P. 85)
*VSC OFF indicator
(
P. 157)

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2−2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
CAUTION
 If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
 Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 331)
*: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(U.S.A.)(Automatic
transmission
vehicles)
(if equipped)
********
**

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2−2. Instrument cluster
Accessor y meter (if equipped)
Compass
Displays the direction that the vehicle is heading. ( P. 252)
Outside temperature
Displays the outside air temperature. ( P. 238)
Clinometer
Displays the longitudinal and lateral inclination of the vehicle.
SET button
This button is used to calibrate the compass. ( P. 253)
E/M button
Outside temperature mode:
Switch between English/U.S. Customary System and metric units of the
outside air temperature display by pressing this button quickly.
( P. 253)
Compass mode:
Select the zone number by pressing this button. (
P. 252)

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When driving
2−3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off. The headlights can be operated manually.
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, outside rear
view mirror illumination (if equipped) and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.

132 2−3. Operating the lights and wipers
 Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the
parking brake is released. Daytime
running lights are not designed for use at
night.
Automatic light off system
When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after all doors and glass hatch are closed with the engine switch
turned to the ACC or LOCK position. (The lights turn off immediately if
the LOCK button on the wireless remote control is pressed twice after all
doors are locked.)
 When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically
with the engine switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position and the
driver ’s door is opened.
If the driver ’s door is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 30 min−
utes.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the ON position, or turn
the headlight switch off once and then back to the or position.
 Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (automatic light off system) can be changed. (Customizable
features
P. 386)
NOTICE
 To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run−
ning.