fuel TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2012 1.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 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 ..................... 55
Seat belts ............................. 58
Steering wheel ..................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 65
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 68
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 71
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 73 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 76
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 78
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 79
SRS airbags ......................... 81
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 94
Child restraint systems ......... 99
Installing child restraints ..... 103
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 116
Engine (ignition) switch....... 127
Automatic Transmission ..... 130
Manual Transmission ......... 132
Turn signal lever ................. 134
Parking brake ..................... 135
Horn .................................... 137
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 138
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 141
Accessory meter ................. 144
1Before driving
2When driving

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 436
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 437
If you think something is wrong ................................ 442
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 443
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 444
If you have a flat tire............ 454
If the engine will not start .... 467
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
(vehicles with an
automatic transmission) .... 468
If you lose your keys ........... 469
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 470
If your vehicle overheats ..... 474
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 477
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 479 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 482
Fuel information.................. 493
Tire information .................. 496
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 507
Items to initialize ................. 509
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 512
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 513
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 515
Abbreviation list ........................ 526
Alphabetical index .................... 528
What to do if... ........................... 537
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 395
P. 454
P. 403
P. 496
Access doors P. 36
Fuel filler door P. 73
Rear turn signal lights P. 134
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 146
Side doors P. 33
: If equipped

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For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota
does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Scrapping your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 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................... 55
Seat belts ........................... 58
Steering wheel ................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 65
Outside rear view mirrors ... 68
1-4. Opening and clos ing
the windows
Pow er windows .................. 71
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 73 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ............................. 76
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................ 78
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 79
SRS airbags ....................... 81
Front passenger occupant classification system ........ 94
Child restraint systems....... 99
Installing child restraints... 103

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Before driving
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors, win-
dows and glass hatch are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.

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Closing the fuel tank capWhen installing the fuel tank cap,
turn it until you hear a click.
The cap will turn slightly to the
opposite direction when released.
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 19.0 gal. (72.0 L, 15.8 Imp. gal.)
CAUTION
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so, may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
CAUTION
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Refueling the vehicle
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible engine
hazard.
■ When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel s ystem components or the vehicle’s
painted surface.
■ To prevent damage to the fuel filler door
Do not apply excessive force.

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Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 484)