TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2011 1.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2011, Model line: FJ CRUISER, Model: TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2011 1.GPages: 528, PDF Size: 10.93 MB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 28
Side doors ............................ 31
Access doors........................ 34
Back door ............................. 36
Glass hatch .......................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 45
Rear seats ............................ 47
Head restraints ..................... 53
Seat belts ............................. 56
Steering wheel ..................... 62
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 63
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 66
1-4. Opening and clos ing
the windows
Pow er windows .................... 69
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 71 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 74
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 76
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 77
SRS airbags ......................... 79
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 92
Child restraint systems ......... 97
Installing child restraints ..... 101
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 114
Engine (ignition) switch....... 124
Automatic Transmission ..... 127
Manual Transmission ......... 129
Turn signal lever ................. 131
Parking brake ..................... 132
Horn .................................... 134
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 135
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 138
Accessory meter ................. 141
1Before driving
2When driving
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 143
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 145
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 147
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 148
Intuitive parking assist......... 152
Rear view monitor system .............................. 157
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a
manual transmission)........ 161
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with
an automatic
transmission) .................... 164
Active traction control system .............................. 167
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................... 169
Rear differential lock system .............................. 171
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 174
Driving assist systems ........ 175
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 180
Cargo and luggage ............. 185
Vehicle load limits ............... 189
Winter driving tips ............... 190
Trailer towing ...................... 193
Dinghy towing ..................... 203 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 206
Rear window defogger ....... 213
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 214
Using the radio ................... 218
Using the CD player ........... 225
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 233
Operating an iPod .............. 240
Operating a USB memory ............................ 247
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 255
Using the AUX port............. 258
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 259
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 262
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 265
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 270
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 272
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 277
3Interior features
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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system features ............................ 278
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 282
Making a phone call ........... 291
Setting a cellular phone...... 296
Security and system setup ................................ 302
Using the phone book ........ 307
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 315
• Interior lights .................... 316
• Personal lights ................. 317
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 318
• Glove box ......................... 319
• Cup holders (front) ........... 319
• Cup holders (rear) ............ 322
• Bottle holders ................... 323
• Auxiliary box ..................... 324
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 325
Vanity mirrors ..................... 326
Clock .................................. 327
Outside temperature display .............................. 328
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 329
Power outlet (115V AC) ..... 330
Armrest............................... 336
Floor mat ............................ 337
Luggage storage box (vehicles without sub
woofer) ............................. 339 Luggage compartment
features ............................ 340
Compass ............................ 343
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 350
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 353
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 356
General maintenance ......... 358
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 361
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 362
Hood ................................... 366
Engine compartment .......... 367
Tires.................................... 381
Tire inflation pressure ......... 387
Wheels................................ 391
Air conditioning filter ........... 394
Key battery ......................... 397
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 399
Light bulbs .......................... 410
4Maintenance and care
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 420
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 421
If you think something is wrong ................................ 426
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 427
Event data recorder ............ 428
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 430
If you have a flat tire............ 440
If the engine will not start .... 453
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 454
If you lose your keys ........... 455
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 456
If your vehicle overheats ..... 459
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 462
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 464 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 468
Fuel information.................. 479
Tire information .................. 482
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 493
Items to initialize ................. 495
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 498
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 499
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 501
Abbreviation list ........................ 512
Alphabetical index .................... 514
What to do if... ........................... 524
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlights and daytime
running lights
P. 143, 144
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood P. 366
Windshield wipers P. 145
Outside rear view mirror
illumination lights
P. 143
Front turn signal/parking and front
side marker lights
P. 131, 143
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 66
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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 381
P. 440
P. 387
P. 482
Access doors P. 34
Fuel filler door P. 71
Rear turn signal lights P. 131
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 143
Side doors P. 31
: If equipped
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Pictorial indexExterior
Rear window
defogger
P. 213
Glass hatch P. 41
License plate lights P. 143
Rear window wiper
P. 147
Back door P. 36
: If equipped
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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 56
SRS driver airbag P. 79Head restraints P. 53
Bottle holders
P. 323
Cup holders P. 322
SRS side airbags P. 79
Floor mats P. 337
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 79
Auxiliary box P. 324
Rear seats P. 47
Horn P. 134
Front seats P. 45
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 63
Sun visors P. 325
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 79
Vanity mirrors
P. 326
Interior lights P. 316
Personal lights P. 317
Rear view monitor system P. 157
Pictorial indexInterior