TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2008, Model line: FJ CRUISER, Model: TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2008 1.GPages: 400, PDF Size: 5.05 MB
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6−2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
Door lock
(
P. 33)Unlocking using a keyDriver ’s door
unlocked in
one step, all
doors
unlocked in
two stepsAll doors
unlocked in
one step
Automatic
light off sys−
tem
(
P. 131)Time elapsed before
headlights automati−
cally turn off after doors
are closed30 seconds0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Illumination
(
P. 226)Time elapsed before
lights turn off15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
to the LOCK positionON OFF
Operation when the
doors are unlockedON OFF
Seat Belt
Reminder
Buzzer
(
P. 334)Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer
ON OFF
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
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Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initialize Reference
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oil
P. 278
The following items must be init ialized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is
reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.
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Repor ting safety defects for U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
in addition to notifying Toyota Motor
Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll−free:
1−800−331−4331).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defec t exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can−
not become involved in individ
ual problems between you, your
dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll−free
at 1−888−327−4236 (TTY: 1−800−424−9153); go to http://www.safer
car.gov
; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other informa−
tion about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive
ABS Anti−Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI−SHIFT Artificial Intelligence shifting
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A−TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential
CRS Child Restraint System
E/M English/U.S. Customary System and metric
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INT Intermittent
LED Light Emitting Diode
LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
RES Resume
RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
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TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear indicators
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
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Alphabetical index
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
Anti lock 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
Back up 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
Break in tips............................. 106
A
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Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior ................................. 258
Interior .................................. 260
Seat belts ............................. 261
Cargo capacity ........................ 165
Cargo net hook ........................ 250
CD player ................................. 200
Center differential lock ........... 144
Certification label ............ 172, 363
Chains ...................................... 170
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ......... 90
Booster seats, installation ...... 96
Convertible seats, definition ... 90
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 95
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 85
Infant seat, definition .............. 90
Infant seats, installation .......... 94
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages .......................... 97
Installing CRS with seat
belts ..................................... 93
Installing CRS with top
straps ................................... 98
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 81
Battery precautions ...... 284, 355
Child restraint system ............. 90
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 53
Installing child restraints ......... 93
Power window lock switch ...... 62
Power window precautions..... 63
Removed key battery
precautions ........................ 302
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................... 54
Seat belt precautions.............. 54
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 258
Interior .................................. 260Seat belts .............................. 261
Clinometer ................................ 130
Clock ........................................ 237
Clutch start cancel switch....... 155
Compass ........................... 130, 252
Condenser ................................ 280
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 356
CRS ............................................. 90
Cruise control........................... 136
Cup holders .............. 228, 229, 232
Curtain shield airbags ............... 73
Customizable features............. 386
Daytime running light
system .................................... 132
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 190
Dimension................................. 362
Dinghy towing .......................... 182
Do it yourself maintenance..... 269
Doors
Access doors........................... 36
Door glasses ........................... 62
Door lock ........................... 30, 33
Open door warning light ........ 334
Side doors ............................... 33
Side mirrors ............................. 59
Driver’s seat belt reminder
buzzer ..................................... 334
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 334
Driving
Break−in tips .......................... 106
Correct posture ....................... 71
Driving assist systems........... 156
Procedures ............................ 114
Winter driving tips.................. 169
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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
Four wheel 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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Fuel door .................................... 64
Fuel filler door ........................... 64
Fuel pump shut off system .... 328
Fuses
Fuses.................................... 303
Locations ...................... 307, 311
Gas station information .......... 408
Gauges ..................................... 124
Glass hatch ................................ 41
Glove box ................................. 228
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 49
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 315
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage ................................ 371
Hood ......................................... 273
Hooks
Cargo net.............................. 250
Shopping bag ....................... 251
I/M test ...................................... 268
Identification
Engine .................................. 363
Tire ....................................... 376
Vehicle.................................. 363
Ignition switch ......................... 114
Illuminated entry system ........ 226
Immobilizer system ................... 68
Indicator lights ........................ 127
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 388
Inside rear view mirror.............. 58
Interior lights
Switch ................................... 227
Wattage ................................ 371
Instrument panel light
control.................................... 125
Intuitive parking assist ........... 139Jack
Positioning the jack ............... 342
Replacing the wheel .............. 340
Jack handle .............................. 342
Keyless entry.............................. 30
Keys
Engine switch ........................ 114
If you lose your keys ............. 352
Ignition switch........................ 114
Key battery ............................ 301
Keyless entry........................... 30
Key number ............................. 28
Keys ........................................ 28
Reminder buzzer ................... 336
Wireless remote control
key .................................. 28, 30
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 319
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 314
Wattage ................................. 371
Lights
Automatic light off system ..... 132
Headlights switch .................. 131
Instrument panel light control
dial ...................................... 125
Interior light switch ................ 227
Replacing light bulbs ............. 314
Turn signal lights switch ........ 121
Wattage ................................. 371
Limited slip differential............ 150
Load capacity ........... 165, 168, 362
Lock steering column ................ 57
Luggage storage box............... 248
Luggage compartment
features................................... 249
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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
Off road 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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