Toyota 2009 FJ Cruiser User manual

2009 Qu ick Reference Gu ide
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2009
FJ Cruiser
!A word about safe vehicle operations
This Q uick Reference G uide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Q uick Reference G uide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new FJ Cruiser.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of FJ
Cruiser operations. Every FJ Cruiser owner should review the
Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
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INDEX
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry16
Accessory meter 13
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 14-15
Automatic Transmission 8
Bottle holders-Rear seat 19
Clock 16
Cruise control 17
Cup holders 19
Door-Back 13
Four-wheel drive 9
Intuitive parking assist 17
Light control-Instrument panel 17
Lights1& turn signals 12
Parking brake 10
Power outlet-12V DC 18
Power outlet-115V AC 18
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seats-Folding rear seats 11
Seats-Head restraints 10
Seats-Removing rear seats 11
Tilt steering wheel 8
VSC OFF button 18
Windows 13
Windshield wipers & washers 12
Door locks 20
Seat belts 20
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 21
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable
options.
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
2
Instrument panel light control
Power rearview mirror controls*
Clutch start cancel switch*
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF switch
Tilt steering lock release
Headlight and turn signal control
Wiper and washer controls
Engine switch
Emergency flasher button
Clock
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Audio system
Engine immobilizer indicator
Air Conditioning controls
Back window defogger button
VSC OFF switch*
Steering wheel controls
(if equipped)
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Rear differential lock button*
Active traction control switch*
Sub woofer ON-OFF button*
Power outlet
AUX audio jack
Intuitive parking assist switch*
Power outlet main switch
Cruise control*
Hood release
Volume control switch (for audio)*
“ ” button (for audio)*
“MODE” button (for audio)*
* If equipped
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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
4
Tachometer
Service indicators and reminder
Speedometer
Voltmeter
Automatic Transmission indicator
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Battery warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Open door warning1
1For details, refer to “If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds” Section
5-2, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
2 For details, see “Rear differential lock system,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
Low fuel level warning1
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Automatic Transmission indicator
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Turn signal indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator3
Rear differential lock indicator2
Center differential lock indicator3
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator
Active traction control system indicator
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator
Cruise control indicator4
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Unengaged Park warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
3If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s
Manual.
4If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator
Traction Control/OFF indicator
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OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
6
Pull
Turn NOTE: Tighten
until one click is
heard. If the cap is
not tightened
enough, Check
Engine “ ”
indicator may
illuminate.
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF by customer. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for more details.
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is
not opened within 60 seconds, all
doors will relock for safety.
Panic button
NU
KCOL
KCOL
C
IN
A
P
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Push
Push and hold
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
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Hood release
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Pull
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
P
R
N
D
4
3
2
L
Fourth gear
Tilt steering wheel
Hold the steering wheel, pull the lock release lever, tilt to the desired
angle and release the lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
* The key must be in the “ON” position and the brake pedal depressed
to shift from Park.
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