TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2010 1.G Owners Manual

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

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Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 204
Rear window defogger ..... 210
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types .......... 211
Using the radio ................. 214
Using the CD player ......... 220
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ..................... 227
Optimal use of the audio
system ........................... 235
Operating the sub
woofer ............................ 238
Changing display color
(type B only)................... 239
Using the AUX adapter .... 240
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............... 242
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 244
• Interior lights .................. 245
• Personal lights ............... 2463-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 247
• Glove box....................... 247
• Cup holders (front) ......... 248
• Cup holders (rear) .......... 251
• Bottle holders ................. 252
• Auxiliary box .................. 253
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 254
Vanity mirrors ................... 255
Clock ................................ 256
Outside temperature
display............................ 257
Power outlet (12V DC) ..... 258
Power outlet (115V AC) ... 259
Armrest ............................ 265
Floor mat .......................... 266
Luggage storage box
(vehicles without sub
woofer) ........................... 267
Luggage compartment
features .......................... 268
Compass .......................... 271

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to the
MAX A/C
position. The air conditioning will automatically turn on and the air intake
selector will be set to recirculated air mode.
Outside air or recirculated
air mode switch
Air outlet selection dialAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch
Temperature control dial Fan speed control dial
A/C

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Interior features
■Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to OFF to turn the fan off.
■Selecting the air outlets
Set the air outlet selection dial to an appropriate position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more detailed adjustment.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body and feet.
When the dial is set to ,
mainly air flows to the feet.

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When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode.
To return the recirculated air
mode, press
.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the windshield and side
windows to defog them.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode.
In this position, the air intake
selector cannot be changed to the
recirculated air mode.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (outside air mode) and
(recirculated air mode) each time the switch is pressed.

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Interior features
■If the ambient temperature drops while using the recirculated
air mode
The air intake mode automatically changes from recirculated air
mode to outside air mode after a few minutes.
To cancel this function:
Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds.
To reactivate this function:
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK or ACC position.
Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

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Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Opening and closing the right and left side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.

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Interior features
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
■When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.
■Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
A/C

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Rear window defogger
■The rear window defogger can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the rear window defogger off when the engine is off.
This feature is used to defog the rear window.
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
The defogger will automatically
turn off after 15 to 240 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defogger off.