TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2009 1.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2009, Model line: FJ CRUISER, Model: TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2009 1.GPages: 432, PDF Size: 8.71 MB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before 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 ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ...... 30
Side doors ............................ 33
Access doors........................ 36
Back door ............................. 38
Glass hatch .......................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 43
Rear seats ............................ 45
Head restraints ..................... 50
Seat belts ............................. 52
Steering wheel ..................... 58
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 59
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 63
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws
Power windows .................... 66
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 68 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 72
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 74
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 75
SRS airbags ......................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 90
Child restraint systems ......... 95
Installing child restraints ....... 99
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 110
Engine (ignition) switch....... 120
Automatic
Transmission...... 123
Manual Transmission ......... 125
Turn signal lever ................. 127
Parking brake ..................... 128
Horn .................................... 130
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 131
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 134
Accessory meter ................. 137
2-3. Operating the li ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 139
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 141
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Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 143
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 144
Intuitive parking assist......... 147
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror) ..... 152
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a manual
transmission) .................... 156
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with an
automatic transmission) .... 158
Active traction control system .............................. 160
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................... 162
Rear differential lock system .............................. 164
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 167
Driving assist systems ........ 168
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 173
Cargo and luggage ............. 178
Vehicle load limits ............... 181
Winter driving tips ............... 182
Trailer towing ...................... 185
Dinghy towing ..................... 195 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 198
Rear window defogger ....... 204
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 205
Using the radio ................... 208
Using the CD player ........... 214
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 222
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 231
Operating the sub woofer ... 234
Changing display color (type B only) ..................... 235
Using the AUX adapter....... 236
Using the steering wheel audio switches
............................. 238
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 240
• Interior lights..................... 241
• Personal lights.................. 242
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 243
• Glove box ......................... 243
• Cup holders (front) ........... 244
• Cup holders (rear) ............ 247
• Bottle holders ................... 248
• Auxiliary box ..................... 249
3Interior features
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3-5. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 250
Vanity mirrors ..................... 251
Clock .................................. 252
Outside temperature display .............................. 253
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 254
Power outlet (if 115V AC equipped) ......................... 255
Armrest............................... 261
Floor mat ............................ 262
Luggage storage box (vehicles without sub
woofer) ............................. 263
Luggage compartment features ............................ 264
Compass ............................ 267
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 276
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 279
General maintenance ......... 281
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 284
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precau-tions ................................. 285 Hood ................................... 289
Engine compartment .......... 290
Tires.................................... 304
Tire inflation pressure ......... 309
Wheels................................ 313
Air conditioning filter ........... 315
Key battery ......................... 318
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 320
Light bulbs .......................... 331
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 340
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 341
If you think something is wrong ................................ 346
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 347
Event data recorder ............ 348
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 350
If you have a flat tire ........... 360
If the engine will not start .... 372
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 373
If you lose your keys ........... 374
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 375
If your vehicle overheats..... 378
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 381
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......................... 384
Fuel information .................. 394
Tire information ................... 397
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 408
Items to initialize ................. 410
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 412
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 413
Abbreviation list ........................ 416
Alphabetical index ..................... 418
What to do if... ............................ 426
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlights P. 139
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood P. 289
Windshield wipers P. 141
Outside rear view mirror
illumination lights
P. 139
Front turn signal/parking and front
side marker lights
P. 127, 139
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 63
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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 304
P. 360
P. 309
P. 397
Access doors P. 36
Fuel filler door P. 68
Rear turn signal lights P. 127
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 139
Side doors P. 33
: If equipped
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Pictorial indexExterior
Rear window
defogger
P. 204
Glass hatch P. 41
License plate lights P. 139
Rear window wiper
P. 143
Back door P. 38
: If equipped
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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 52
SRS driver airbag P. 77Head restraints P. 50
Bottle holders P. 248
Cup holders P. 247
SRS side airbags P. 77
Floor mats P. 262
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 77
Auxiliary box P. 249
Rear seats P. 45
Horn P. 130