manual transmission TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2008 J200 Owners Manual

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2−5. Driving information
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When driving
NOTICE
nTo prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
lWater entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
lWater entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti−
mately damage.
lWater can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre−
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
nWhen you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
nInspection after offroad driving
l
Sand and mud that has accumulat ed in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo−
nents.
l
Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off−road driv−
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Supplement”.

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nBefore towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
lThe vehicle’s tires are properly inflated.
lTrailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer ’s recom−
mendation.
lAll trailer lights work.
lAll lights work each time you connect them.
lThe trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
lThe vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched.
Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
lThe trailer cargo is securely loaded.
lThe rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
nBreakin schedule
Toyota recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with any
new power train components (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bear−
ings, etc.) to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of driving.
nMaintenance
lIf you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”.)
lRetighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball after approximately 600 miles
(1000 km) of trailer towing.

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Alphabetical index
Rear side marker lights
Wattage ................................ 503
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 426
Wattage ................................ 503
Rear window defogger............ 256
Rear window wiper.................. 176
Replacing
Fuses.................................... 413
Key battery ........................... 410
Light bulbs ............................ 426
Tires ..................................... 463
Reporting safety defects for
U.S.A. owners........................ 526
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch ................. 116
Roof luggage carrier ............... 214
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 70
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 72
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 127
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 363
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 72
How to wear your seat belt ..... 69
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 73
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............. 73
Reminder light ...................... 452
Seat belt extenders ................ 74
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 72
Seat heaters ............................. 346
Seats
Adjustment precautions .......... 52
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............. 127Cleaning ................................ 362
Driver’s seat position
memory ................................. 62
Front seat adjustment ............. 51
Head restraint.......................... 65
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 100
Rear seat adjustment .............. 53
Seat heaters .......................... 346
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 163
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 153
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 478
Side airbags.............................. 102
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Switch.................................... 170
Wattage ................................. 503
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ............... 80
Mirror position memory ........... 62
Smart access system with
push button start
Entry function .......................... 26
Starting the engine ................ 149
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 401
Spare tire............................... 463
Spark plug ................................ 498
Specifications........................... 494
Speech command switch
*
Speedometer ............................ 160
Steering
Column lock release.............. 151
Fluid ...................................... 386
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 77
Audio switches ...................... 283
Steering wheel position
memory ................................. 62
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.