power steering fluid TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2005 J100 Owners Manual

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The brake system warning light may stay
on for about 60 seconds after the ignition
key is turned to “ON” position. It is nor-
mal if the light turns off after a while.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the brake system warning
light and buzzer. It is normal if the light
turns off and the buzzer stops sounding
after a few seconds.
You may hear a small sound in the engine
compartment after the engine is started or
the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly.
This is a pump pulsating sound of the
brake system, and it is not a malfunction.
CAUTION
Do not pump the brake pedal if the
engine stalls. Each push on the
pedal uses up your brake fluid
pressure reserve.
Even if the power assist is com-
pletely lost, the brakes will still
work. But you will have to push the
pedal hard, much harder than nor-
mal. And your braking distance will
increase.
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(with “ABS” warning light)
The antilock brake system is designed
to automatically help prevent lockup of
the wheels during a sudden braking or
braking on slippery road surfaces. This
assists in providing stability and steer-
ing performance of the vehicle under
these circumstances.
Effective way to press the ABS brake
pedal: When the anti −lock brake system
function is in action, you may feel the
brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.
In this situation, to let the anti −lock
brake system work for you, just hold the
brake pedal down more firmly. Do not
pump the brake in a panic stop. This
will result in reduced braking perfor-
mance.
The anti −lock brake system becomes op-
erative after the vehicle has accelerated
to a speed in excess of approximately 10
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the
vehicle decelerates to a speed below
approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). Depressing the brake pedal on slippery
road surfaces such as on a manhole cov-
er, a steel plate at a construction site,
joints in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day
tends to activate the anti
−lock brake sys-
tem.
You may hear a click or motor sound in
the engine compartment for a few seconds
when the engine is started or just after
the vehicle begins to move. This means
that the anti −lock brake system is in the
self check mode, and does not indicate a
malfunction.
When the antilock brake system is ac-
tivated, the following conditions may
occur. They do not indicate a malfunc-
tion of the system:
You may hear the anti −lock brake sys-
tem operating and feel the brake pedal
pulsating and the vibrations of the body
and steering wheel. You may also hear
the motor sound in the engine compart-
ment even after the vehicle is stopped.
At the end of the anti −lock brake sys-
tem activation, the brake pedal may
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If you are a skilled do−it−yourself
mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are
recommended. Please be aware that
do− it−yourself maintenance can affect your
warranty coverage. See “Owner ’s Warranty
Information Booklet” or “Owner ’s Manual
Supplement” for the details.
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance
items that should be performed as fre-
quently as specified. In addition to check-
ing the items listed, if you notice any
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
should investigate the cause or take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-
fied service shop immediately. It is recom-
mended that any problem you notice be
brought to the attention of your dealer or
the qualified service shop for their advice.
CAUTION
Make these checks only with ade-
quate ventilation if you run the en-
gine.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See page 315 for additional informa-
tion. Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the see
−
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See page 298 for additional information.
Radiator, condenser and hoses
Check that the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked with
leaves, dirt, or insects. See page 299 for
additional information.
Battery electrolyte level
Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower lev-
el lines on the case. Add only distilled
water when replenishing. See page 312 for
additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See page 300 for additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level ground. See page 296 for addi-
tional information.
Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The
level should be in the “HOT” or “COLD”
range depending on the fluid temperature.
See page 301 for additional information.

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Engine compartment overview
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Fuse block
4. Battery
5. Windshield and rear window washerfluid tank
6. Engine oil level dipstick
7. Condenser
8. Radiator
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Power steering fluid reservoir

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If you perform maintenance by yourself,
be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in this section.
You should be aware that improper or in-
complete servicing may result in operating
problems.
Performing do−it−yourself maintenance
during the warranty period may affect your
warranty coverage. Read the separate
Toyota Warranty statement for details and
suggestions.
This part gives instructions only for those
items that are relatively easy for an owner
to perform. As explained in Section 6,
there are still a number of items that must
be done by a qualified technician with
special tools.
For information on tools and parts for do −
it −yourself maintenance, see “Parts and
tools” on page 293.
Utmost care should be taken when work-
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Here are a few precautions that
you should be especially careful to ob-
serve:CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving, the engine
compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold, power steering
fluid reservoir and spark plug
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper or rags,
in the engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
Be sure that the ignition is off if
you work near the electric cooling
fan or radiator grille. With the igni-
tion on, the electric cooling fan will
automatically start to run if the air
conditioning is on.
Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under your vehicle
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as in-
flammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To re-
move used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.
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Dispose of used oil and filter only
in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
a service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
 Add only “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based nonsilicate,
nonamine, nonnitrite and nonbo-
rate coolant with longlife hybrid
organic acid technology to fill the
radiator. “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water.
 If you spill some of the coolant, be
sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging the parts
or paint.
 Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the plug holes.
Do not pry the outer electrode of a
spark plug against the center elec-
trode.
 Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
 Do not reuse iridiumtipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.
 Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, transfer oil and power
steering fluid, or the transmission,
transfer and power steering could
be damaged.
 Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
 Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
 When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do −it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent. See “Checking the engine oil lev-
el” on page 296 for instructions.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT LEV-
EL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non −silicate, non −amine, non− ni-
trite, and non −borate coolant with long −
life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water.

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Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
\b II
or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts) CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
ADDING WASHER FLUID
Parts:
Water
Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
Tools:
Funnel
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
Parts:
Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in “Re-
placing light bulbs” on page 315.)
Tools:
Screwdriver

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DOITYOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level296
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Checking the engine coolant level 298
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the radiator and condenser 299
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 300
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Checking power steering fluid 301
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Checking tire inflation pressure 301
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing tires 304
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotating tires 306
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Installing snow tires and chains 306
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing wheels 308
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Aluminum wheel precautions 309
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Checking power steering fluid
Open
Close If cold
O.K.
If cold
add
If hot
O.K.
If hot
add
Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add automatic transmission
fluid DEXRON II or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (60 C–80 C or 140 F–175 F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is cold (about room temperature,
10 C–30 C or 50 F–85 F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours. Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the “COLD”
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the “HOT” range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add
automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
II
or III to bring the level within the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
turn it clockwise. After replacing the filler
cap, visually check the steering box case,
vane pump and hose connections for
leaks or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
72c502
Checking tire inflation pres-
sure

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BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.): 116 (4.6)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1 – 6 (0.04 – 0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 4 – 6 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 40 mm (1.6 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
\bII
or III

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Do−it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service precautions 292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 287 . . . . .
Driving
Automatic transmission 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving tips 236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving tips
Driving tips in various conditions 237 . . . . .
Driving with an automatic transmission 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Economical driving 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
During
Break −in 209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E
Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel and repairs 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric moon roof 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system
Battery 312, 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency, In case of
Blown fuse 314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 110 . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 272 . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 273 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 256 . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 269 . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 252 . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 269 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine
Before starting the engine 236 . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 298 . . . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 212 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 296 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil pressure gauge 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three −way catalytic converter 212 . . . . . . .
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 118 . . . . .
Engine immobiliser system 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil
Winter driving tips 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil pressure gauge 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil consumption 214 . . . .
First −aid kit holder 199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire
After changing wheels 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tire 265 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 263 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosening wheel nuts 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling wheel ornament 267 . . . . . . . . .
Removing wheel ornament 262 . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 261 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid level
Brake 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch, Front 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign countries, Operation in 211 . . . . . . . .
Four −wheel drive
Operating the four −wheel
drive system 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light switch 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats 35, 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
Filler door opener 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel economy 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gauge 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 211 . . . . . . .