hood release TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2009 1.G Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 139
P. 127
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 141
Cruise control switch  P. 144
Gauges and meters P. 131
Hood lock release lever P. 289
Glove box P. 243
Accessory meter  P. 137
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
 P. 143

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever
and lift the hood.

380 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 289Fuel filler doorP. 6 8
Tire inflation pressure
P. 3 9 2
Hood lock release lever P. 289
Fuel tank capacity 19.0 gal . (72.0 L, 15.8 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 3 9 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 5.5 (5.2, 4.6)
Without filter 5.2 (4.9, 4.3)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 387
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W-30