TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2009 1.G Owners Manual

For owners7
411
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................... 412
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................... 413

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Reporting 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 Traffi c 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, 1200 New Jersey Ave,
S.E., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other informa-
tion about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

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For owner’s
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions
extracted from the seat belt section in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in
English.

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Index
415
Abbreviation list ..................... 416
Alphabetical index .................. 418
What to do if... ......................... 426

416
Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
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
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsRES Resume
RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock SRS Supplemental Restraint System

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TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear indicatorsVIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

418
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 198
ABS ........................................... 168
Access doors .............................36
Accessory meter ...................... 137
Active traction control system .................................... 160
Air conditioning filter............... 315
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 315
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 198
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....80
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................85
Airbag warning light............... 351
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions..............................80
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................87
Front passenger occupant classification system .............90
General airbag precautions .....84
Locations of airbags ................77
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................88
Proper driving posture .......75, 84
Side airbag operating conditions..............................80
Side airbag precautions ..........86
SRS airbags ............................77
Antenna..................................... 213
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 351
Anti-lock brake system .......... 168
Armrest ..................................... 261
Audio input ............................... 236
Audio remote controls............. 238
Audio system Antenna ................................. 213
Audio input ............................ 236
AUX adapter.......................... 236
CD player .............................. 214 MP3/WMA disc ..................... 222
Optimal use ........................... 231
Portable music player ........... 236
Radio..................................... 208
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 238
Sub woofer ............................ 234
Type ...................................... 205
AUTO LSD system ................... 162
Automatic light off system...... 140
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 162
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 123
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 373
AUX adapter ............................. 236
Auxiliary box .................... 243, 249
Back door ................................... 38
Back door lock ........................... 38
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 335
Wattage................................. 393
Back window .............................. 41
Battery Charging system warning
light ..................................... 351
Checking ............................... 299
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 375
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 182
Bottle holders................... 243, 248
Brake assist.............................. 168
Brakes Brake system warning
buzzer ................. 161, 163, 171
Brake system warning light ... 350
Fluid ...................................... 296
Parking brake ........................ 128
Break-in tips ............................. 112A
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Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior ................................. 274
Interior .................................. 276
Seat belts ............................. 277
Cargo capacity ........................ 178
Cargo net hook ........................ 265
CD player ................................. 214
Center differential lock ........... 156
Certification label ............ 185, 385
Chains ...................................... 183
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ......... 95
Booster seats, installation .... 104
Convertible seats, definition ... 95
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 102
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 90
Infant seat, definition .............. 95
Infant seats, installation ........ 101
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .............................. 100
Installing CRS with seat
belts ..................................... 99
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................................. 105
Child safety Airbag precautions ................. 85
Battery precautions ...... 300, 377
Child restraint system ............. 95
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 54
Installing child restraints ......... 99
Power window lock switch ...... 66
Power window precautions..... 67
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 319
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................... 55
Seat belt precautions.............. 55
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 274
Interior .................................. 276 Seat belts ..............................277
Clinometer ................................137
Clock ........................................ 252
Clutch start cancel switch.......167
Compass ...........................137, 267
Condenser ................................296
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............378
CRS .............................................95
Cruise control...........................144
Cup holders ..............243, 244, 247
Curtain shield airbags ...............77
Customizable features.............408
Daytime running light system ....................................140
Defogger Rear window .........................204
Dimension.................................384
Dinghy towing ..........................195
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....285
Doors
Access doors...........................36
Door glasses ...........................66
Door lock ...........................30, 33
Open door warning light ........353
Side doors ...............................33
Side mirrors .............................63
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer .....................................353
Driver's seat belt reminder
light .........................................353
Driving Break-in tips ..........................112
Correct posture .......................75
Driving assist systems...........168
Procedures ............................120
Winter driving tips..................182C
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420 Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case ofBlown fuse............................. 320
If the engine will not start ...... 372
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 373
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 375
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 350
If a warning light turns on ...... 350
If you have a flat tire ............. 360
If you lose your keys ............. 374
If you think something is wrong .................................. 346
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 381
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 341
If your vehicle overheats ....... 378
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 340
Engine Compartment ........................ 290
Engine switch ........................ 120
Exhaust gas .......................... 116
Hood...................................... 289
How to start the engine ......... 120
Identification number ............. 386
If the engine will not start ...... 372
Ignition switch........................ 120
Immobilizer system .................72
Overheating........................... 378
Warning light ......................... 350
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 388
Checking ............................... 295
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 182
Temperature gauge............... 131
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 131
Engine immobilizer system.......72 Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 387
Checking ............................... 291
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 182
Warning light ................. 351, 353
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 294
Engine switch........................... 120
Event data recorder ................. 348
Floor mat .................................. 262
Fluid Brake..................................... 296
Washer.................................. 302
Four-wheel drive system
Four-wheel drive control lever .................................... 156
Front--wheel drive control
lever .................................... 158
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 90
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 353
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer ...................... 353
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 43
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 334
Switch ................................... 139
Wattage................................. 393
Front turn signal lights Lever ..................................... 127
Replacing light bulbs ............. 334
Switch ................................... 127
Wattage................................. 393
Fuel Capacity ................................ 386
Fuel gauge ............................ 131
Fuel pump shut off system .... 347
Gas station information ......... 432
Information ............................ 394E
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