tow TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2008 J200 User Guide

68 1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
nInstalling the third outboard seat head restraints
Align the head restraint with the installation holes.
Push down the head restraint to the lock position.
nWhen not using the third center seat head restraint
CAUTION
nHead restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
lUse the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
lAdjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
lAfter adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
l
Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
STEP1
STEP 2
Open the zipper on the back of the third
seat and stow the head restraint inside.
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1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
nRelease method
The belt can be completely released when not required, such as
when removing the third seat.
To release the hooked tab, insert
the mechanical key into the hole
on the buckle with the light gray
buckle release button.
Stow the seat belt tabs in the
cover set in the roof as shown.
n
Extracting the belt
Pull the belt out partially, then remove the tabs from the cover.
STEP1
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1−3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Steering wheel
Auto tilt away and auto return
When the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is OFF, the steer−
ing wheel returns to its stowed
position by moving up and away
to enable easier driver entry and
exit.
Switching to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode will return
the steering wheel to the original
position. The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfor table position while
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver4
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110 1−7. Safety information
CAUTION
nSRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
lThe driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
lThe SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 2 − 3 in. (50 − 75 mm) of
inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides
you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the cen−
ter of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250
mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several ways:
Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.
Slightly recline the back of the seat.
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.
(250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim−
ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of
your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,
non−slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air−
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still
maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the
instrument panel controls.

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CAUTION
nSRS airbag precautions
lDo not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
lDo not allow a child to sit on the knees
of a front passenger while the vehicle is
moving.
lDo not drive the vehicle while the driver
or passenger have items resting on
their knees.
lDo not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, center and rear pil−
lars.
l
Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seats toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.
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2−1. Driving procedures
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When driving
nDriving in the rain
lDrive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged−up, and the road will be slippery.
lDrive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
lRefrain 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.
nBreaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
lFor the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
lFor the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
lFor 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.
nDrumindisc 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 periodi−
cally or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding−down.
nOperating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 496)

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2−1. Driving procedures
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When driving
n“S” mode
When the shift range is “5” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to “6”.
nDownshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in the “S” mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
nWhen driving with the cruise control system
The engine brake will not operate in
the “S” mode, even when downshifting
to “5” or “4”. (P. 178)
nSecond start mode automatic deactivation
Second start mode is automatically deactivated if the engine is turned off
after driving in second start mode.
n
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”
P. 478
nIf the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever
to “S”
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in “D”.)
nAISHIFT
The AI−SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the optimal position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI−SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the “D” posi−
tion. (Shifting the shift lever to the “S” position cancels the function.)

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2−3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off. The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, park−
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on and off automati−
cally.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
in IGNITION ON
mode.)
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2−3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
NOTICE
nWhen the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
nWhen there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
nWhen a nozzle becomes block
Do not try to clear it with a pin
or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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2−4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
nCruise control can be set when
lThe shift lever is in the “D” or “4”, “5” or “6” range of “S”.
lVehicle speed is more than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
nAccelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
nAutomatic cruise control cancelation
The set speed is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.
lActual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset
vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
lActual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h).
l
VSC is activated.
nCanceling and resuming regular acceleration
Cancel
Push the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The speed setting is also can−
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push
the lever up.