lock TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 1
Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe−driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in−
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do−it−
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For U.S.
ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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11. Key information .................. 28
Keys ..................................... 28
12. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ............. 30
Wireless remote control ....... 30
Side doors ............................ 33
Access doors ........................ 36
Back door ............................. 38
Glass hatch .......................... 41
13. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 43
Front seats ........................... 43
Rear seats ............................ 44
Head restraints ..................... 49
Seat belts ............................. 51
Steering wheel ..................... 57
Anti−glare inside rear view
mirror .................................. 58
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 59
14. Opening and closing the
windows ............................ 62
Power windows .................... 62
15. Refueling ............................. 64
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 64
16. Theft deterrent system ...... 68
Engine immobilizer
system ................................ 68Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) ............................... 70
17. Safety information .............. 71
Correct driving posture ......... 71
SRS airbags ......................... 73
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 85
Child restraint systems ......... 90
Installing child restraints ....... 93
21. Driving procedures ........... 104
Driving the vehicle .............. 104
Engine (ignition) switch ....... 114
Automatic
Transmission ...... 117
Manual Transmission ......... 119
Turn signal lever ................. 121
Parking brake ..................... 122
22. Instrument cluster ............ 124
Gauges and meters ............ 124
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 127
Accessory meter ................. 130
23. Operating the lights and
wipers .............................. 131
Headlight switch ................. 131
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 133
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 135
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2When driving

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24. Using other driving
systems ........................... 136
Cruise control ...................... 136
Intuitive parking assist......... 139
Four−wheel drive system
(4WD models with a manual
transmission) .................... 144
Four−wheel drive system
(4WD models with an
automatic transmission) .... 146
Active traction control
system .............................. 148
AUTO LSD system (2WD
models) ............................. 150
Rear differential lock
system .............................. 152
Clutch start cancel switch
(vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 155
Driving assist systems ........ 156
25. Driving information ........... 160
Off−road precautions ........... 160
Cargo and luggage ............. 165
Vehicle load limits ............... 168
Winter driving tips ............... 169
Trailer towing ...................... 172
Dinghy towing ..................... 182
31. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger...... 184
Air conditioning system ....... 184
Rear window defogger ........ 19032. Using the audio system ... 191
Audio system types ............ 191
Using the radio ................... 194
Using the CD player ........... 200
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 208
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 217
Operating the sub woofer ... 220
Changing display color
(type B only) ..................... 221
Using the AUX adapter....... 222
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 224
33. Using the interior lights ... 226
Interior lights list ................. 226
 Interior lights.................... 227
34. Using the storage
features ........................... 228
List of storage features ....... 228
Glove box ......................... 228
Cup holders (front) ........... 229
Cup holders (rear) ............ 232
Bottle holders ................... 233
Auxiliary box ..................... 234
35. Other interior features ..... 235
Sun visors........................... 235
Vanity mirror ....................... 236
Clock .................................. 237
Outside temperature
display .............................. 238
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 239
Power outlet
(if 115V AC equipped) ...... 240
Armrest ............................... 246
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Pictorial indexInterior
Door lock switchP. 33
Power window switchesP. 62
Window lock switchP. 62
Inside door lock buttonP. 33

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Shift leverP. 117Front−wheel drive control
lever
P. 146
Cup holdersP. 229
Cup holders
P. 229
Parking brake lever
P. 122
Shift leverP. 119Four−wheel drive control
lever
P. 144
Cup holders
P. 229
Parking brake lever
P. 122
Shift lock override
button
P. 351
: If equipped

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal leverP. 131
P. 121
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 133
Cruise control switch P. 136
Gauges and metersP. 124
Hood lock release leverP. 273
Glove boxP. 228
Accessory meterP. 130
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 135

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: If equipped
ClockP. 237
Emergency flasher switchAudio systemP. 191
Security indicator
P. 68
Air conditioning
system
P. 184
Rear window defogger
switch
P. 190

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
AUTO LSD switchP. 150
RR DIFF LOCK switchP. 152
A−TRAC switchP. 148
Power outlet main switch
P. 240
Intuitive parking assist
switch
P. 139
AUX adapterP. 222
SUB WOOFER switchP. 220
Power outletP. 239

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Instrument panel light
control dial
P. 125
CLUTCH START
CANCEL switch
P. 155
: If equipped
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 59
Tilt steering lock
release lever
P. 57

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For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equip−
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota
does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non−genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even
violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile twoway radio system
As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen−
tial multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti−lock brake sys−
tem, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check
with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions
regarding installation.