traction control TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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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
3Interior features

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Scrapping your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo−
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con−
trol batteries.
CAUTION
 General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ−
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi−
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to
an accident that will hurt or kill you,
your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full
attention to driving. Anything that dis−
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.

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)
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(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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2−4. Using other driving systems
Four−wheel drive system (4WD models with a manual transmission)
Use the fourwheel drive control lever to select the following transfer
modes.
The center differential lock indicator comes on when the LL or HL mode is
selected.
H (high speed position)
Normal driving
HL (high speed position, center differential locked)
When your vehicle’s wheel gets stuck in ditch or when you are driving
on a slippy or bumpy surface.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels.
LL (low speed position, center differential locked)
Driving requiring maximum power and traction such as climbing or
descending steep hills, off−road driving and hard pulling in sand or mud,
etc.

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Four−wheel drive system (4WD models with an automatic transmission)
Use the frontwheel drive control le ver to select the following trans
fer modes.
The four−wheel drive indicator comes on when the H4, N or L4 mode is
selected.
H2 (high speed position, two−wheel drive)
Normal driving.
H4 (high speed position, four−wheel drive)
Greater traction than two wheel drive.
When you experience a loss of power, such as wheel slipping.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels.
L4 (low speed position, four−wheel drive)
Driving requiring maximum power and traction such as climbing or
descending steep hills, off−road driving and hard pulling in sand or mud,
etc.

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2−4. Using other driving systems
Active traction control system (if equipped)
When the active traction control system is operating
If all wheels spin, the slip indica−
tor flashes to indicate that the
active traction control system
have been engaged.
The active traction control system automatically helps prevent the
spinning of 4 wheels when the veh icle is started or accelerated on
slippery road surfaces.
 System operation
Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Shift the front−wheel drive control lever into L4.
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Shift the four−wheel drive control lever into LL.
Press the A−TRAC switch to
activate the system.
At this time, the active traction
control system indicator will
come on.
To cancel the system, push the
switch again.

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When driving
 When the rear differential is locked
(vehicles with the rear differential
lock system)
The active traction control system is activated only when the vehicle speed
is less than 4 mph (6 km/h).
Sounds and vibrations caused by the active traction control system
A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi−
cate that a malfunction has occurred in the system.
 Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. It may
occur when the system is operating.
If the brake system overheats
The system will cease operation and a buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place. (There is no problem with continuing normal
driving.)
CAUTION
 The active traction control system may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip−
pery road surfaces, even if the active traction control system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

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AUTO LSD system (2WD models)
When the AUTO LSD system is operating
If the rear wheels spin, the slip
indicator flashes to indicate that
the AUTO LSD system have
been controlled the spinning of
the rear wheels.
The AUTO LSD system aids tractio n by using the traction control
system to control engine performance and braking when one of the
rear wheels begins to spin.
The system should be used only wh en wheel spinning occurs in a
ditch or rough surface.
The system is activated when driv ing at a speed under 62 mph (100
km/h).
This system is effective in case one of the rear wheels is spinning.
Press the AUTO LSD switch
to turn on the system.
At this time, the AUTO LSD
indicator will come on.
To turn off the system, push
the switch again.
If the engine is turned off while
the AUTO LSD indicator is on
and then restarted, the indica−
tor will turn off automatically.

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Driving assist systems
When VSC/TRAC are operating
If the vehicle is in danger of slip−
ping, or if the rear wheels (2WD
models) or all wheels (4WD
models) spin, the indicator light
flashes to indicate that VSC/
TRAC have been engaged.
A buzzer (intermittent) sounds to
indicate that VSC is operating. To help enhance driving safety a nd performance, the following sys
tems operate automatically in res
ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too h
eavily when operating the vehicle.
 ABS (Antilock Brake System)
Restrains the vehicle from slipping when driving on slick road surfaces
or in the event of sudden braking.
 Brake Assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
 VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
 TRAC (Traction Control)
Maintains drive power and prevents the rear wheels (2WD models) or
all wheels (4WD models) from spinning when starting the vehicle or
accelerating on slippery roads.

308 4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
FuseAmpere Circuit
1 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse
2 SPARE 15 A Spare fuse
3 TOWING TAIL 15 A Trailer lights
4 OFFROAD LP 15 A Offroad lamp
5 STOP 10 AStop lights, high mounted stop−
light, anti−lock brake system, trac−
tion control system, active traction
control system, vehicle stability
control system, AUTO LSD system,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, shift lock system
6 AUX LP 15 A Driving lamp
7 OBD 7.5 A On−board diagnosis system
8 HEAD (LO RH) 10 ARight−hand headlight (low beam)
*1
Right−hand headlight*2
9 HEAD (LO LH) 10 ALeft−hand headlight (low beam)
*1
Left−hand headlight*2
10 HEAD (HI RH) 10 A Right−hand headlight (high beam)
11 HEAD (HI LH) 10 A Left−hand headlight (high beam)
12 EFI NO.2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
13 DRL 7.5 A Daytime running light system
14 DEFOG 30 A Rear window defogger
15 DEFOG NO.2 7.5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
16 DOME 10 A
Interior light, luggage compartment
light, clock, accessory meter, meter
and gauge