TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2010 1.G Owners Manual

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■The power outlet can be used when
The engine is started.
■The indicator light changes according the maximum available capacity,
as follows:
■When the power outlet is in operation
The sound of the cooling fan may be heard from the right side of the luggage
compartment. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
■If the engine is started with the power outlet main switch on
The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below the stan-
dard, or may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is stationary.
■The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any
of the following conditions apply:
●The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.
●Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is
attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated.
This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
●Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100W, have
been used continuously for a long time period.
●The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air condition-
ing, etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended
period of time.
Indicates 115V AC/400W
Indicates 115V AC/100W

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■If the protection circuit is activated and the power supply is cut, con-
duct the following procedure:
Park the vehicle in a safe place, and then securely apply the park-
ing brake.
Check and ensure the following conditions
• The shift lever is in P or N. (automatic transmission)
• The shift lever is in N and the clutch pedal is not depressed.
(manual transmission)
Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance is
within the maximum capacity of the power outlet and the appliance
is not broken.
Press the power outlet main switch again.
When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool the tempera-
ture down. Once it reaches the normal temperature, turn the power outlet
main switch on again.
If the power supply is not resumed even after performing the above proce-
dure, have the vehicle inspected by a Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■Using a power outlet
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
●Use of the power outlet when it is wet with drinking water or snow may
result in electrical shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet
must be thoroughly dried before use.
●Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
●Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
●When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices
written on their labels and in the manufacturers’ instruction manuals.
●Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter, in any
way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which
could cause serious damage or injuries. Contact a Toyota dealer for any
necessary repairs.

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CAUTION
■To prevent injuries and accidents, securely fix all electric appliances
before use and do not use any appliances that may do any of the fol-
lowing:
●Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
●Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or over-
heating while driving.
●Emit steam, while the windows of the cabin are closed.
■To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not per-
form any of the following.
●Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
●Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
●Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or
feet.
●Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
●Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
●Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
●Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.
●Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.
●After inserting a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use a 115V AC appliance that requires more than maximum capacity.
If a 115V AC appliance that consumes more than maximum capacity is
used, the protection circuit will cut the power supply.

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NOTICE
■Appliances that may not operate properly (115V AC)
The following 115V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under maximum capacity.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances that consume in
excess of 100W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■To prevent any damage caused by heat
Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat such as toast-
ers, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and deck.
●Do not use any electrical appliances, which are easily affected by vibration
or heat, inside the vehicle.
Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in
damage to those electrical appliances.
■If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from
falling or getting caught any of the power train components.
■If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is con-
nected
Replace the outlet.
Contact a Toyota dealer for any necessary replacements.
■If the power outlet gets dirty
Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently.
Do not use any cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or com-
pound cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to mal-
function.

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Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
Adjusting to the desired angle:
Lower the armrest from
the highest position to
the lowest position.
Raise the armrest to
the desired angle.
Unlock the armrest:
Lift the armrest to raise it
to the highest position.

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Floor mat
CAUTION
■When inserting the floor mat
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the floor mat slipping and interfering with the
movement of the pedals during driving, resulting in an accident.
●Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet and the
correct side faces upward.
●Do not place floor mats on top of existing mats.
Securely place a mat that matches the size of the space on the
carpet.
Secure the front floor mat
using the hooks provided.

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Luggage storage box (vehicles without sub woofer)
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the luggage storage box closed. Injuries may result in the event of an
accident or sudden braking.
Push the lid down and pull it
towards you.

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Luggage compartment features
■Tie-down hooks
Tie-down hooks are provided
for securing loose items.

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■Cargo net hooks
To hang the cargo net, use the
cargo net hooks and tie-down
hooks.
The cargo net itself is not
included as an original equip-
ment.

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CAUTION
■When the tie-down hooks and cargo net hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the tie-down hooks and cargo net hooks to
their positions when they are not in use.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the cargo net hooks and shopping bag hooks
●Do not hang any object heavier than 8.8 lb. (4 kg) in them.
●Avoid hanging things other than a cargo net on it when using the hooks as
cargo net hooks.
■Shopping bag hooks
To hang the shopping bag,
use the cargo net hooks.