suspension TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2012 User Guide

315 2-5. Driving information
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When driving
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
CAUTION
Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to help minimize the risk of serious
personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving
in dangerous places.
Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump
could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and espe-
cially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that
there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped
on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the
vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody,
a breakdown or fire could occur.
When driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss
of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also
risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

495 4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Where to go for service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the highest possible condition, Toyota
recommends that all repairs and service operations be carried out by autho-
rized Toyota dealers or repairers or other duly qualified and equipped profes-
sionals. For repairs and services covered by your warranty, please visit an
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, who will use genuine Toyota parts in
repairing any difficulties you may encounter. There can also be advantages
in utilizing authorized Toyota dealers or repairers for non-warranty repairs
and services, as members of the Toyota network will be able to expertly
assist you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional service department will perform all of the scheduled maintenance
on your vehicle-reliably and economically due to their experience with
Toyota vehicles.
Does your vehicle need repair?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon mon-
oxide leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system
checked immediately.)
Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension movement
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost
touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
Engine continually runs hot, oil pressure gauge stays low

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
Engine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than nor-
mal.
Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal.
Audible symptoms
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Operational symptoms
Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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605 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
131 N•m (13.4 kgf•m, 97 ft•lbf)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the
holding bracket.
Raise the tire.
Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension: Pull the tire
towards the rear of the vehicle when raising. After raising,
visually check that the tire is not interfering with suspension
components.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers.
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658 6-1. Specifications
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Chassis lubrication
Steering
Suspension (Vehicles with 4-Wheel AHC)
Propeller
shafts
SpiderLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Slide yoke
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chas-
sis grease, NLGI No.2 or Lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.18 in.)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III
Fluid typeSuspension fluid AHC

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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
4WD Four Wheel Drive
A/C Air conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
AHC Active Height Control Suspension
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
AVS Adaptive Variable Suspension
CRS Child Restraint System
DRL Daytime running light
DISP Display
ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EFI Electric Fuel Injection
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GVM Gross Vehicle Mass
HI High
INT Intermittent
KDSS Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System
LED Light Emitting Diode
LO Low
MPAC Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity
PCS Pre-Crash Safety
PWR Power
RDS Radio Data system
RSCA Roll Sensing of Curtain Shield Airbag
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TRC Traction Control
VGRS Variable Gear Ratio Steering

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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Air conditioning filter.............. 525
Automatic air conditioning
system (vehicles without
navigation system).............. 336
Automatic air conditioning
system (vehicles with
navigation system)
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AHC ........................................... 248
Active height control
suspension ............................ 248
ABS ........................................... 300
Active head restraint ................. 76
Active traction control............. 300
Adaptive Variable
Suspension ............................ 258
Air conditioning filter .............. 525
Air conditioning system
(vehicles without
navigation system)
Air conditioning filter.............. 525
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 336
Air conditioning system
(vehicles with navigation
system)
*
Airbags
Airbag manual on-off
system ................................ 174
Airbag operating conditions .. 140
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 145
Airbag warning light .............. 574
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ........... 140
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 145
General airbag precautions... 145Locations of airbags.............. 137
Modification and disposal of
airbags................................ 149
Proper driving posture .. 135, 145
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch................ 150
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 140
Side airbag precautions ........ 145
SRS airbags.......................... 137
Alarm ........................................ 127
Antenna .................................... 365
Anti-lock brake system .......... 300
Armrest ..................................... 480
Ashtrays ................................... 468
Assist grip ................................ 481
Audio system (vehicles
without navigation system)
Antenna ................................ 365
AUX port ............................... 398
CD player/changer ................ 366
iPod....................................... 380
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 373
Optimal use........................... 396
Portable audio device ........... 398
Radio .................................... 362
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 399
USB memory ........................ 388
Audio/video system
(vehicles with navigation
system)
*
Automatic air conditioning
system (vehicles without
navigation system)................ 336
Automatic air conditioning
system (vehicles with
navigation system)
*
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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
First-aid kit holder ................... 484
Floor mats ................................ 482
Fluid
Brake..................................... 657
Power steering ...................... 658
Suspension ........................... 658
Washer.................................. 515
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 546
Switch ................................... 222
Wattage................................. 661
Four-wheel drive system......... 259
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 546
Switch ................................... 222
Wattage................................. 661
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 576
Front position lights
Switch ................................... 218
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 75
Driving position memory ......... 86
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 546
Wattage................................. 661
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 648
Fuel gauge ............................ 203
Fuel pump shut off system .... 572
Gas station information ......... 692
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 637
Information ............................ 662
Refueling ............................... 116
Type ...................................... 648Fuel door .................................. 116
Fuel filler door.......................... 116
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 572
Fuses ........................................ 531
Gas station information .......... 692
Gauges ..................................... 203
Glove box ................................. 453
Glove box light......................... 453
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*............. 418
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 564
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 91
Headlight cleaner..................... 232
Headlights
Daytime running light ............ 219
Replacing light bulbs............. 546
Switch ................................... 218
Wattage ................................ 661
Heaters
Heated steering .................... 474
Seat heater ........................... 476
Side mirror ............................ 356
Height select ............................ 248
Hill-start assist control............ 300
Hood ......................................... 501
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Hooks
Cargo hook ........................... 484
Tie-down hooks..................... 484
Horn .......................................... 202
Identification
Engine ................................... 645
Vehicle .................................. 645
Ignition
Engine switch ........................ 190
Keys ........................................ 38
Ignition switch ....................... 190
Ignition switch.......................... 190
Illuminated entry system......... 451
Indicator lights ......................... 207
Inside rear view mirror ............ 104
Instrument cluster light
control .................................... 206
Intercooler ................................ 511
Intrusion sensor....................... 129
Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 449
Switch ................................... 449
Wattage................................. 661
Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 596
Jack handle .............................. 596KDSS......................................... 300
Keyless entry ............................. 40
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 38
If you lose your keys ............. 626
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .............. 528, 627
Ignition switch ....................... 190
Keyless entry .......................... 40
Key number ............................ 38
Keys ........................................ 38
Mechanical key ....................... 38
Wireless remote control key ... 55
Kinetic dynamic suspension
system .................................... 300
Knee airbags ............................ 137
Language
Multi-information
display ........................ 212, 579
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 546
Wattage ................................ 661
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 546
Wattage ................................ 661
Lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 448
Emergency flasher switch ..... 564
Fog light switch ..................... 222
Hazard light switch................ 564
Headlights switch .................. 218
Interior light switch ................ 449
Personal light switch ............. 450
Replacing light bulbs............. 546
Turn signal lever ................... 200
Vanity lights .......................... 464
Wattage ................................ 661
Luggage cover ......................... 484
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.