automatic transmission TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2010 1.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 30
Side doors ............................ 33
Access doors........................ 36
Back door ............................. 38
Glass hatch .......................... 43
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 47
Rear seats ............................ 49
Head restraints ..................... 54
Seat belts ............................. 57
Steering wheel ..................... 63
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror .................................. 64
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 68
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows .................... 71
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 731-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ................................ 77
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................... 79
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 80
SRS airbags ......................... 82
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 95
Child restraint systems ....... 100
Installing child restraints ..... 104
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 116
Engine (ignition) switch....... 126
Automatic Transmission ..... 129
Manual Transmission ......... 131
Turn signal lever ................. 133
Parking brake ..................... 134
Horn .................................... 136
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 137
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 140
Accessory meter ................. 143
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch .................. 145
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 147
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 149
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 150
Intuitive parking assist......... 153
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror) ..... 158
Four-wheel drive system
(4WD models with a
manual transmission)........ 162
Four-wheel drive system
(4WD models with an
automatic transmission) .... 164
Active traction control
system .............................. 166
AUTO LSD system
(2WD models) ................... 168
Rear differential lock
system .............................. 170
Clutch start cancel switch
(vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 173
Driving assist systems ........ 174
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions ........... 179
Cargo and luggage ............. 184
Vehicle load limits ............... 187
Winter driving tips ............... 188
Trailer towing ...................... 191
Dinghy towing ..................... 2013-1. 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.................. 246
3-4. 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
3Interior features

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Shift lever P. 129Front-wheel drive control
lever
 P. 164
Cup holders P. 248
Cup holders
P. 248
Parking brake lever
P. 134
Shift lever P. 131Four-wheel drive control
lever
P. 162
Cup holders

P. 248
Parking brake lever
P. 134
Shift lock override
button
P. 377
: If equipped

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............ 116
Engine (ignition) switch .... 126
Automatic
Transmission.... 129
Manual Transmission ....... 131
Turn signal lever .............. 133
Parking brake ................... 134
Horn ................................. 136
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ......... 137
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 140
Accessory meter .............. 143
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 145
Windshield wipers and
washer ........................... 147
Rear window wiper and
washer ........................... 1492-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 150
Intuitive parking assist...... 153
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear
view mirror) .................... 158
Four-wheel drive system
(4WD models with a
manual transmission) ..... 162
Four-wheel drive system
(4WD models with
an automatic
transmission) ................. 164
Active traction control
system ........................... 166
AUTO LSD system
(2WD models) ................ 168
Rear differential lock
system ........................... 170
Clutch start cancel switch
(vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................. 173
Driving assist systems ..... 174
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions ........ 179
Cargo and luggage .......... 184
Vehicle load limits ............ 187
Winter driving tips ............ 188
Trailer towing ................... 191
Dinghy towing .................. 201

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■Starting the engine (P. 126)
■Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 129)
Release the parking brake. (P. 134)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to
1. (P. 131)
Release the parking brake. (P. 134)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. (
P. 1 2 9)
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. (P. 131)

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When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
■Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 134)
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 129)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 134)
Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 131)
When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R. If necessary,
block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.

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When driving
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from
creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Do not let the vehicle roll back-
wards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the
shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back door and glass hatch are closed. Large amounts of
exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident,
resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer immediately.
●On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not shift the shift lever to P
while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

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CAUTION
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving back-
ward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: (P. 354)
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (P. 130132)
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

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When driving
CAUTION
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
●Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-
shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
■When shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Be careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (automatic transmission only) or
N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause
an accident.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Always keep a foot on the brake
pedal while the engine is running to prevent an accident caused by the
vehicle moving.

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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
Vehicles with a manual transmission
●Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
●Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and mov-
ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
●Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Always put the shift lever in P.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving (brake pad wear
limit indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or that of the brake discs are exceeded.