TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2012 Owners Manual

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Assist grip
CAUTION
Assist grip (Type A)
Do not use the assist grip (Type A) when getting on or off the vehicle or ris-
ing from your seat.
NOTICE
To prevent damage of the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.
An assist grip (Type A) installed at the ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the seat.
An assist grip (Type B) installed at the pillar can be used when get-
ting on or off the vehicle or others.
Assist grip (Type A)
Assist grip (Type B)

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Floor mats
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
Insert the retaining hooks
(clips) into the floor mat eye-
lets.
0Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.
*: Always align the marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown
in the illustration.
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
When installing the driver’s floor mat
Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
Before driving
Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in “P”, fully depress each pedal to
the floor to make sure it does not inter-
fere with the floor mat.

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Luggage compar tment features
Cargo hooks
Cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Storage compartment (if equipped)
Remove the cover.
Warning reflector holder
Hold the warning reflector with
the bands.
The warning reflector itself is
not included as an original
equipment.

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First-aid kit holder
Hold the first-aid kit with a
band.
The first-aid kit itself is not
included as an original equip-
ment.
Luggage cover (if equipped)
Pull out the luggage cover and
hook it on the anchors.

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Removing luggage cover (if equipped)
Retract the cover and release
both ends, then lift it out.
After removing the luggage cover,
place it somewhere other than the
passenger compartment.
When installing the luggage cover (if equipped)
CAUTION
When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their positions when they
are not in use.
Keep the “TOP” mark on the luggage
cover ends upward.

4Maintenance and care
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 488
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 491
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 494
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 497
Hood ................................. 501
Engine compartment......... 502
Tires .................................. 518
Tire inflation pressure ....... 521
Wheels .............................. 523
Air conditioning filter ......... 525
Electronic key battery ....... 528
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 531
Light bulbs ........................ 546

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Automatic car washes
Fold the mirrors back before washing the vehicle.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
Touch-up paint (if equipped)
Touch-up paint may be used to cover small chips or scratches.
Apply the paint soon after the damage occurs or corrosion may set in. To
apply the touch-up paint so it is hardly noticeable, the trick is to apply it only
to the bare spots. Apply only the smallest amount possible and do not paint
the surface around the scratch or chip.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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Aluminum wheels
Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners. Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wiper)
When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
If something bumps against the windshield
If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
Caution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in hands
being caught or other serious injuries and
cause damage to the wiper blades.
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NOTICE
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
Cleaning the exterior lights
Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)
Turn off the wiper switch.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper
blades may be damaged.