suspension TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2020 (in English) User Guide

LC200_OM_OM60R53U_(U)
4516-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration an d 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 coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird 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 pai nt surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediat ely.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a h ard 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 wi nd-
shield wiper)
Turn off the wiper switch.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and th e wiper
blades may be damaged.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
● Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin man ufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be dam aged if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
● Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from th e vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, ma y be
deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.
● Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water enters
the air conditioning system intake located near the lower part of the wind-
shield, the air conditioning system may not operate correctly.

5227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LC200_OM_OM60R53U_(U)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or re ar.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■ To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not use the rear emergency towing
hook.

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks un der the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning a fter use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points high er
than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge contin ually points lower than normal.
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumb ling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one s ide when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touch es
the floor
If you notice any of the followi ng symptoms, your vehicle proba -
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

618Alphabetical index
LC200_OM_OM60R53U_(U)
KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) ............. 373
Keyless entry Smart key system ................. 134
Wireless remote control ........ 110
Keys .......................................... 110 Battery-saving function ......... 136
Electronic key ....................... 110
Engine switch........................ 207
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 555
If you lose your keys ..... 111, 113
Key number plate.................. 110
Keyless entry ........................ 110
Keys ...................................... 110
Mechanical key ..................... 110
Replacing the battery ............ 494
Warning buzzer..................... 135
Kinetic dynamic suspension system (KDSS) ...................... 373
Knee airbags .............................. 40
Language (multi-information display)................................... 599
LATCH system ........................... 65
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 263
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 464
Hood lock release lever ........ 464
Shift lever .............................. 214
Turn signal lever ................... 220
Wiper lever............................ 232
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 222 Light
Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 226
Door courtesy lights .............. 409
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ........... 409
Fog light switch ..................... 231
Headlight switch ................... 222
Illuminated entry system ....... 411
Inside door handle lights....... 409
Interior lights ......................... 410
Personal lights ...................... 411
Replacing light bulbs ............ 502
Turn signal lever ................... 220
Vanity lights .......................... 425
Wattage ................................ 575
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 502
Wattage ................................ 575
Lock steering column ............. 211
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance....................... 462
General maintenance ........... 458
Maintenance data ................. 568
Maintenance requirements ...................... 455
Scheduled maintenance ....... 455
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 525
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