differential TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2001 Owners Manual

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
2. Cruise control switch
3. Ignition switch
4. Wiper and washer switches
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Power antenna switch
7. Car audio
8. Clock and outside temperature display
9. Air conditioning controls
10. Outside rear view mirror heater switch 11. Rear air conditioning switch
12. Rear heater switch
13. Rear window defogger switch
14. Center differential lock switch
15. Manual tilt steering lock release lever
16. Power tilt and telescopic steering switch
17. Instrument panel light control dial
18. Power rear view mirror control switch
19. Power quarter window switch (left −hand
side)
20. Power quarter window switch (right −
hand side)

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Brake system warning light

1
Malfunction indicator lamp
1 Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive
−off indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Center differential lock indicator light
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light

1
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
1
Discharge warning light
1
Anti −lock brake system warning light
1
Open door warning light
1
SRS warning light

1
Low fuel level warning light

1
Driving pattern (”POWER” mode) indicator
light
Automatic transmission second start indicator
light
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning
light
1
Unengaged ”Park” warning light
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Cruise control indicator light
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NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
following precautions to prevent dam-
age to the transmission and other
parts. Do not depress the accelerator ped-
al while shifting the selector lever
or before the transmission is com-
pletely shifted to forward or reverse
gear.
Do not race the engine and avoid
spinning the wheels.
If your vehicle remains stuck after
rocking the vehicle several times,
consider other ways such as tow-
ing.
(i) Driving in ”PWR” (Power) mode
In the ”PWR” mode, the transmission is
shifted up and down at a higher vehicle
speed than in the Normal mode and a
more powerful acceleration is achieved. To
set the ”PWR” mode, push in the driving
pattern selector button. The ”PWR” mode
indicator light comes on. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends
using the Normal mode to improve fuel
economy.
(j) If you cannot shift the selector le-
ver out of ”P” position
If you cannot shift the selector lever from
the ”P” position even though the brake
pedal is depressed, use the shift lock
override button. For instructions, see ”If
you cannot shift automatic transmission
selector lever” in Section 4.
(k) Driving in ”2nd STRT” (second start) mode
In the ”2nd STRT” (Second start) mode,
the transmission system shifts up from
second gear. Use this mode when starting
your vehicle in sand, mud, ice or snow.
To set the ”2nd STRT” mode, push the
”2nd” button. In the ”2nd STRT” mode, the
”2nd STRT” indicator light comes on.
The ”PWR” mode is automatically can-
celled when you push the ”2nd” button.
Use the four −wheel drive control lever
and center differential lock button to
select the transfer and center differen-
tial modes.
The “H” and “L” position of the four −wheel
drive control lever provides either lock or
unlock mode of the center differential de-
pending on the center differential lock but-
ton position. Four–wheel drive system—
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Use the center differential lock system if
your wheels get stuck in a ditch, or when
you are driving on a slippery or bumpy
surface. When the center differential is
locked, the vehicle skid control system is
automatically turned off and the center dif-
ferential lock and “VSC OFF” indicator
lights come on because the function that
controls engine performance interferes
with the process of freeing your wheels.
NOTICE
As soon as the center differential lock
switch is turned on, the “VSC OFF”
indicator light comes on. After the
wheels are out of the ditch or off the
slippery or bumpy surface, turn the
center differential lock switch off.
Make sure the center differential lock
indicator light and vehicle skid con-
trol system off indicator light turn off.
“H” (high speed position, center differ-
ential unlocked):
Lever at “H”, center dif-
ferential lock button left out
Use this for normal driving on all types of
roads, from dry hard −surfaced roads to
wet, icy or snow −covered roads. This
position gives greater economy, quietest
ride, least wear and better vehicle control. “H” (high speed position, center differ-
ential locked):
Lever at “H”, center differ-
ential lock button pushed in
Use this for greater traction when you
experience a loss of power, such as
wheel slipping, in the center differential
unlock mode.
“N” (neutral position): Lever at “N”
No power is delivered to the wheels. The
vehicle must be stopped.
“L” (low speed position, center differen-
tial unlocked): Lever at “L”, center differ-
ential lock button left out
Use this for maximum power and traction.
Use this for climbing or descending steep
hills, off −road driving, and hard pulling in
sand or mud.
In this mode, the braking feeling that oc-
curs when the wheels are negotiating a
sharp corner is further reduced than in the
“L” (low position, center differential locked)
mode. “L” (low speed position, center differen-
tial locked):
Lever at “L”, center differen-
tial lock button pushed in.
Use this for maximum power and traction.
Use this for hard pulling in situations the
vehicle cannot negotiate even in the “L”
(low speed position, center differential un −
locked) mode. Also, using this mode when
driving down steep off −road inclines will
help contribute to increased vehicle stabil-
ity.
The indicator light tells when the differen-
tial lock is engaged. Note that the differ-
ential is not still locked as long as the
indicator light remains off.
If the indicator light does not go off when
you push out the center differential lock
button, drive straight ahead while acceler-
ating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
See “(b) Shifting procedure” for further in-
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Advice for driving on slippery roads in
“L” (low speed position) mode
If you shift the four
−wheel drive control
lever to “L” and the automatic transmis-
sion lever to “2” when you drive in steep
off −road areas, the output of the brake
can be controlled effectively by the active
traction control system, which assists the
driver to control the driving power of 4
wheels.
Use the “L” position of the automatic
transmission lever for maximum power
and traction when your wheels get stuck
or when you drive down a steep incline.
In the following cases, the output of the
brake can be controlled by the active trac-
tion control system if the engine speed is
under 3,000 rpm (normally engine speed
is under 3,000 rpm when the wheels get
unstuck).
The four −wheel drive control lever in
the “L” position and the automatic
transmission lever in the “L” position or
the automatic transmission lever in the
“D” or “2” with the transmission down-
shifting to the first gear
The four −wheel drive control lever in
the “L” position and the automatic
transmission lever in the “R” position
(As for the automatic transmission lever
positions, see “Automatic transmission” in
this section.) (b) Shifting procedure
SHIFTING BETWEEN “H” (UNLOCKED)
AND “H” (LOCKED)
To shift between unlock and lock
modes in “H”,
push the center differential
lock button.
SHIFTING BETWEEN “L” (UNLOCKED)
AND “L” (LOCKED)
To shift between unlock and lock
modes in “L”, push the center differential
lock button.
SHIFTING BETWEEN “H” AND “L”
Stop the vehicle, put the transmission into
“N” and move the four −wheel drive control
lever.
CAUTION
Never move the four –wheel drive con-
trol lever if wheels are slipping. Wait
until the wheels have stopped slip-
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The vehicle skid control system helps
provide comprehensive control of sys-
tems such as anti −lock brake, traction
control, engine control, etc. This sys-
tem automatically controls the output of
the brakes or engine to help prevent
the vehicle from skidding under adverse
conditions.
When you turn the ignition switch on, the
slip indicator light will come on. The slip
indicator light will go off after a few sec-
onds. If the vehicle is going to skid during driv-
ing, the slip indicator light flashes and an
alarm sounds intermittently.
The vehicle skid control system activates
when the vehicle speed is more than the
following speed. Four
−wheel drive control lever in “H”
15 km/h (9 mph)
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30 km/h (19 mph)
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You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the
engine is started or just after the vehicle
is started. This means that the vehicle
skid control is in the self −check mode and
does not indicate a malfunction.Pushing the center differential lock button
automatically turns the vehicle skid control
system off. At this time, the “VSC OFF”
indicator comes on with the center differ-
ential lock indicator light. (For details, see
“Four −wheel drive system—(a)Four −wheel
drive control” in this section.)
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Vehicle skid control system failure
warning
These lights warn when there is a prob-
lem somewhere in the vehicle skid control
system or active traction control system.
If the “VSC/TRAC” warning light and “VSC
OFF” indicator light come on, have your
vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible. However, there is no
problem the “VSC/TRAC” warning light
comes on when the brake actuator tem-
perature becomes high. (For details, see
“Active traction control system” in this
section.) When the “ABS” warning light comes on,
the vehicle skid control system is not op-
erating.
The “VSC/TRAC” warning light and “VSC
OFF” indicator light will come on when the
ignition key is turned “ON”, and will go off
after a few seconds.
The “VSC/TRAC” warning light and “VSC
OFF” indicator light may stay on for 60
seconds after the ignition key is turned to
“ON” position. It is normal if they go off
after a few seconds.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the lights. It is normal if they
go off after a few seconds.
When the “VSC/TRAC” warning light and
“VSC OFF” indicator light come on, the
vehicle skid control system is not operat-
ing, but there is no problem if you contin-
ue to drive.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
The “VSC/TRAC” warning light, “VSC
OFF” indicator light and slip indicator
light do not come on after the ignition
key is turned “ON”.
The “VSC/TRAC” warning light and
“VSC OFF” indicator light remain on af-
ter the ignition key is turned “ON”.
The “VSC OFF” indicator light comes
on while driving without pushing the
center differential lock switch.
CAUTION
Active traction control system, ve-
hicle skid control system and anti −
lock brake system are electronic
systems designed to help the driver
maintain control under adverse con-
ditions. They are not a substitute
for safe driving practices. Factors
including speed, road conditions
and driver steering input can all af-
fect whether active traction control
system, vehicle skid control system
and anti −lock brake system will be
effective in preventing a loss of
control. Always keep safety driving
in mind. If the slip indicator light
flashes, sounding an alarm, special
care should be taken while driving.
Only use tires of specified size. The
size, manufacturer, brand and tread
pattern for all 4 tires should be the
same. If you use the tires other
than specified, or different type or
size, the vehicle skid control sys-
tem may not function correctly.
When replacing the tires or wheels,
contact your Toyota dealer. (See
“Checking and replacing tires” in
Section 7 −2.)

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174 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING
YOUR TOYOTA
Off
−road vehicle precautions175
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Break −in period176
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Fuel176
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Operation in foreign countries178
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Three −way catalytic converter179
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Engine exhaust cautions180
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Facts about engine oil consumption181
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Iridium −tipped spark plugs182
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Brake system183
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Brake pad wear limit indicators186
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Luggage stowage precautions187
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Rear step bumper188
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Limited −slip differential188
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Your Toyota’s identification188
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Theft prevention labels189
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Suspension and chassis190
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Types of tires190
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Rear step bumper
The rear step bumper is for rear end
protection and easier step
−up loading.
To get on the rear step bumper, use the
shaded area between the arrows in the
illustration.
CAUTION
Do not allow more than one per-
son to get on the rear step bum-
per at a time. It is designed for
only one person.
Never drive the vehicle with any-
one on the rear step bumper.
Limited −slip differential
Some Toyotas are equipped with a lim-
ited −slip differential. If one of the rear
wheels begins to spin, the limited −slip dif-
ferential is designed to aid traction by
automatically transmitting driving force to
the other rear wheel. If you are not sure
whether your vehicle is equipped with one,
you can ask your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by a jack.
The vehicle could be driven off the
jack and could pose a danger or re-
sult in serious injury.
NOTICE
Use only a spare tire of the same
size, construction and load capacity
as the original tires on your Toyota
because damage to the limited −slip
differential could possibly occur with
another tire type.
The vehicle identification number (VIN)
is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
This number is on the left top of the
instrument panel, and can be seen
through the windshield from outside.
This is the primary identification number
for your Toyota. It is used in registering
the ownership of your vehicle.
Your Toyota’s identification—
—Vehicle identification
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Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
Spark plug type: DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref ill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.)
With filter 6.8 (7.2, 6.0)
Without filter 6.4 (6.8, 5.6)
Oil grade: API grade SJ, ”Energy −Conserving” mul-
tigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.) Without rear heater 14.7 (15.5, 12.9)
With rear heater 15.4 (16.3, 13.6)
Coolant type:
”TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equivalent
With ethylene −glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain
water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
at 20 C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.)
Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D–II orDEXRON
III (DEXRON
II)
TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.) 1.3 (1.4, 1.1)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL −4 or GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W −90
DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Front 1.6 (1.7, 1.4) Rear
With rear differential lock system
3.2 (3.4, 2.8)
Without rear differential lock system 3.3 (3.5, 2.9)