TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

336 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
 Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed (with the engine
switch in the ACC or LOCK position and the driver ’s door opened).
 If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
 Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
 Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on
its weight, the reminder light to flash and buzzer to sound.

When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper−
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti
re inflation pressu re will turn off the
warning light after a few minutes.
When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The spare tire is also equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter. The tire pressu
re warning light will turn on if the tire inflation
pressure of the spare tire is low. If a tire goes flat, even though the flat
tire is replaced with the spare tire, the warning light does not turn off.
Replace the spare tire with the repair
ed tire and adjust the proper tire
inflation pressure. The ti re pressure warn ing light will turn off after a few
minutes.

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337 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system may become inoperative in the follow−
ing conditions:
(When the condition be
comes normal, the system will work properly.)
If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit−
ters are used.
If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
If electronic devices or facilities us ing similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
If non−genuine Toyota wheels are used.
If tire chains are used.
If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal
reception.
If the tire inflation pressure is more than 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2
or bar) or higher.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1
minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre−
quently when the engine switch is
turned to the ON position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
 After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( P. 278)
 Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features
P. 386)

338 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
Maintenance of the tire
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ−
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr
essure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS−ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under−inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressu
re telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi−
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under−
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under−inflation also reduces fuel effi
ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub−
stitute for proper tire main tenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under−inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illu
mination of the TPMS low ti re pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) malfunction indicator to indi cate when the system is not operat−
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi−
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system det
ects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute an d then remain continuously illumi−
nated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle start−ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi cator is illumi−
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.

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339 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
TPMS (tire pressure warning system ) malfunction may occur for a vari−
ety of reasons, including the installati
on of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres−
sure warning system) malfunction te
lltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter−
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to
continue to function properly.
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.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
If 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.
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
Precaution when installing a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pres−
sure warning system may
not operate properly.

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5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
 Before jacking up the vehicle
 Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
 Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers.

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag
Spare tire
Jack

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341 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Taking out the jack and tool bag
Remove the cover and loosen
the strap.
Tighten
Loosen
Taking out the spare tire
Vehicles with an aluminum
wheel, remove the wheel orna−
ment.
To protect the wheel and wheel
ornament, place a rag between
the wrench and the wheel orna−
ment, as shown in the illustra−
tion.

342 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Turn the hold−down nuts counter−
clockwise with the wheel nut
wrench and remove them.
Replacing a flat tire
Chock the tires.
Flat tireWheel
chock
positions
Front
Left−
hand
sideBehind the
rear right−
hand side
tire
Right−
hand
sideBehind the
rear left−
hand side
tire
Rear
Left−
hand
sideIn front of
the front
right−hand
side tire
Right−
hand
sideIn front of
the front
left−hand
side tire

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343 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Aluminum wheel
Remove the wheel ornament
using the wheel nut wrench as
shown.
To protect the wheel and wheel
ornament, place a rag between
the wrench and the wheel orna−
ment, as shown in the illustra−
tion.
Steel wheel
Remove the wheel ornament
using the wheel nut wrench as
shown.
To protect the wheel and wheel
ornament, place a rag between
the wrench and the wheel orna−
ment, as shown in the illustra−
tion.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).

344 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Position the jack at the correct
jack point as shown.
Front
Rear
Make sure the jack is positioned
on a level and solid place.
Assemble the jack handle exten−
sion as shown. Be sure to tighten
each bolt securely.
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
When positioning the jack under
the rear axle housing, make
sure the groove on the top of
the jack fits with the rear axle
housing.
Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.
When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.
Front

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345 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Installing the tire
Remove any dirt or foreign mat−
ter from the wheel contact sur−
face.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is
in motion, and the tire may
come off the vehicle.
Install the tire and loosely ti ghten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.
Replacing a steel wheel
Tighten the nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose contact
with the disc wheel sheet.
Replacing an aluminum wheel
Tighten the nuts until the washer
of the nut comes into loose con−
tact with the disc wheel.
Tapered portion
Disc wheel
sheet
Disc
wheel
Washer