brake fluid TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2008 1.G User Guide

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5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys−
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light
Low brake fluid
Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor−
mally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system.
VSC/TRAC warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
The vehicle stability control system;
The traction control system;
The active traction control system (if equipped); or
The AUTO LSD system (2WD models).
(Automatic transmis−
sion vehicles)Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn
ing light
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tem−
perature is too high.
(if equipped)Unengaged “Park” warning light
Malfunction in the transmission “Park” mechanism.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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6−1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N, 20.0
kgf).
Chassis lubrication
Steering
Pedal clearance*12.1 in. (54 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04 0.24 in. (1
6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit
0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel
*25 — 7 clicks
Fluid type FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Propeller shafts Spider
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum — disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium
base multipurpose grease, NLGI No.2
Free play
Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON
®II or
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 184
ABS ........................................... 156
Access doors ............................. 36
Accessory meter ...................... 130
Active traction control
system .................................... 148
Air conditioning filter............... 298
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 298
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 184
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions..... 76
Airbag precautions for your
child ...................................... 80
Airbag warning light............... 332
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................. 76
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 83
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............. 85
General airbag precautions ..... 80
Locations of airbags ................ 73
Modification and disposal of
airbags .................................. 84
Proper driving posture ....... 71, 80
Side airbag operating
conditions.............................. 76
Side airbag precautions .......... 82
SRS airbags ............................ 73
Antenna..................................... 199
Antilock brake system
ABS warning light .................. 332
Anti−lock brake system .......... 156
Armrest ..................................... 246
Audio input ............................... 222
Audio remote controls............. 224
Audio system
Antenna ................................. 199
Audio input ............................ 222
AUX adapter.......................... 222
CD player .............................. 200MP3/WMA disc ..................... 208
Optimal use ........................... 217
Portable music player ........... 222
Radio..................................... 194
Type ...................................... 191
AUTO LSD system ................... 150
Automatic light off system...... 132
Automatic limited slip
differential .............................. 150
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 117
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 351
AUX adapter ............................. 222
Auxiliary box .................... 228, 234
Back door ................................... 38
Back door lock ........................... 38
Backup lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Wattage................................. 371
Back window .............................. 41
Battery
Charging system warning
light ..................................... 332
Checking ............................... 283
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 353
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 169
Bottle holders................... 228, 233
Brake assist.............................. 156
Brakes
Brake system warning
buzzer ................. 149, 151, 158
Brake system warning light ... 331
Fluid ...................................... 280
Parking brake ........................ 122
Breakin tips............................. 106
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Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse............................. 303
If the engine will not start ...... 350
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 351
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 353
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 331
If the warning light turns on ... 331
If you have a flat tire ............. 340
If you lose your keys ............. 352
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 327
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 359
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 322
If your vehicle overheats ....... 356
Engine
Compartment ........................ 274
Engine switch ........................ 114
Exhaust gas .......................... 110
Hood...................................... 273
How to start the engine ......... 114
Identification number ............. 363
If the engine will not start ...... 350
Ignition switch........................ 114
Immobilizer system ................. 68
Overheating........................... 356
Warning light ......................... 331
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 366
Checking ............................... 279
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 169
Temperature gauge............... 124
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 124
Engine immobilizer system....... 68
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 365
Checking ............................... 275Preparing and checking before
winter .................................. 169
Warning light ................. 332, 334
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 278
Engine switch........................... 114
Event data recorder ................. 329
Floor mat .................................. 247
Fluid
Brake..................................... 280
Washer.................................. 286
Fourwheel drive system
Four−wheel drive control
lever .................................... 144
Front−−wheel drive control
lever .................................... 146
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 85
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 334
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer ...................... 334
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 43
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 317
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage................................. 371
Front turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 121
Replacing light bulbs ............. 317
Switch ................................... 121
Wattage................................. 371
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 364
Fuel gauge ............................ 124
Fuel pump shut off system .... 328
Gas station information ......... 408
Information ............................ 372
Refueling ................................. 64
Type ...................................... 364
Warning light ......................... 334
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Maintenance
Do−it−yourself maintenance ... 269
General maintenance ............ 265
Maintenance data.................. 362
Maintenance requirements.... 263
Vehicle exterior ..................... 258
Vehicle interior ...................... 260
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 332
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 184
Manual transmission ............... 119
Meter
Accessory meter ................... 130
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 125
Meters ................................... 124
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror............. 58
Side mirrors ............................. 59
Vanity mirrors ........................ 236
MP3 disc ................................... 208
Odometer .................................. 124
Offroad precautions
Driving ................................... 162
Vehicle .................................. 160
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 275
Warning light .................. 332,334
Opener
Hood...................................... 273
Outside rear view mirror
illumination lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 319
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............... 59
Outside temperature
display .................................... 238
Overheating, Engine ................ 356Parking assist .......................... 139
Parking brake ........................... 122
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 317
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage................................. 371
Power outlet ..................... 239, 240
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 282
Power windows .......................... 62
Radiator ............................ 274, 280
Radio ......................................... 194
Rear seat
Folding down........................... 44
Removing rear seat bottom
cushions ............................... 45
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage................................. 371
Rear turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 121
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Switch ................................... 121
Wattage................................. 371
Rear window............................... 41
Rear window defogger ............ 190
Replacing
Key battery ............................ 301
Fuses .................................... 303
Light bulbs............................. 314
Tires ............................... 287,340
Wheels .................................. 296
Rear differential lock
system .................................... 152
Rear step bumper ...................... 40
Rear window wiper .................. 135
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 390
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Intuitive parking assist
switch .................................. 139
Headlights switch .................. 131
Light switch ........................... 131
Power door lock switch ........... 33
Power window switch .............. 62
Rear differential lock
switch .................................. 152
Turn signal lights ................... 121
Window lock switch ................. 62
Wiper and washer ......... 133, 135
Tachometer............................... 124
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 68
Theft prevention labels ............ 70
Theft prevention labels.............. 70
Tire inflation pressure ............. 370
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 380
Size ....................................... 377
Tire identification number ...... 376
Uniform tire quality grading ... 378
Tires
Chains ................................... 170
Checking ............................... 287
If you have a flat tire .............. 340
Identification number ............. 376
Inflation pressure................... 370
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 288
Information ............................ 375
Replacing ...................... 287, 340
Rotating tires ......................... 287
Size ....................................... 370
Snow tires ............................. 170
Spare tire............................... 341
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 287, 337
Warning light ......................... 334Tools ......................................... 340
Total load capacity .................. 168
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 182
Emergency towing ................ 322
Trailer towing ........................ 172
Traction control system .......... 156
TRAC ......................................... 156
Trip meter ................................. 124
Turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 121
Replacing light bulbs ............. 315
Switch ................................... 121
Wattage................................. 371
Vanity mirrors .......................... 236
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 363
Vehicle stability control .......... 156
Voltmeter .................................. 124
VSC ........................................... 156
Warning buzzers
Key reminder......................... 336
Seat belt reminder................. 334
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 332
Airbag system ....................... 332
Anti−lock brake system .......... 332
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................ 332
Brake system ........................ 331
Charging system ................... 332
Driver’s seat belt ................... 334
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 332
Engine oil replacement ......... 334
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 332
Front passenger’s seat belt... 334
Low brake fluid ...................... 331
Low engine oil pressure ........ 332
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404 What to do if...
Warning lights
P. 331P. 333
P. 332P. 333
P. 332P. 334
P. 332P. 334
P. 335
or
P. 333P. 334
P. 335P. 334
P. 332
P. 333
Brake system warning
light
Charging system warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lamp
ABS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Driver ’s seat belt reminder
light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light
SRS warning light
Unengaged Park warning
light
VSC/TRAC warning
light
Open door warning light
Front passenger ’s seat belt
reminder light
Tire pressure warning
light
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light