Toyota 2013 FJ Cruiser User manual

Call it street cred. Minus the street.
Legendary reputations don’t come easily. The FJ Cruiser’s path to respect began one summer
day sixty years ago when its predecessor, then called the BJ, ventured up the vast slope of
Mt. Fuji and accomplished something no other vehicle in history had, climbing to the spot
known as Checkpoint No. 6. This event marked more than simply the triumph of one vehicle
over one arduous challenge. It heralded the emergence of Land Cruiser as an o-road icon.
Today, more than four million Land Cruisers later, its heir, the FJ Cruiser, embodies all the
rugged capabilities that those early Toyota SUVs became known for — and more. The 2013
Toyota FJ Cruiser.
The off-road driving shown in this brochure was done in areas open to 4WD vehicles. Always be cautious and responsible when
operating a vehicle in wildlands and backcountry areas.
FJ Cruiser shown in Cavalry Blue with available Upgrade Package and available accessory roof rack and rock rails.
Solitude. Silence. Space. For some, nothing lifts
the spirit quite like a visit to remote wilderness.
The 2013 FJ Cruiser was engineered with precisely
those people in mind.

Mother Nature, who’s your daddy now?
Twenty-five-degree grades. Frame-bending boulders. Dizzying drop-os. The sort of challenges
nature presents when you tackle trails like Rubicon or Moab’s Poison Spider Mesa. But five
decades of o-road experience has given FJ Cruiser the capability to handle them. Its V6
engine churns out 260 hp and 271 lb.-ft. of torque, in part thanks to Dual Independent
Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). The available 6-speed manual transmission
features a 2-speed transfer case as well as an electronically controlled locking rear dierential,
to help ensure the power goes where it’s needed. The independent front suspension system
delivers nearly eight inches of wheel travel, while the 4-link rear suspension with lateral
rod provides more than nine inches. And rock-solid body-on-frame construction keeps the
FJ rigid regardless of the terrain.
It’s no surprise a vehicle like FJ is able to reach the trail’s end in one piece. But FJ Cruiser
also handles pavement with equal proficiency. Its Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)1adjusts
engine power and braking to help maintain the direction in which it’s been steered, while
Traction Control (TRAC) helps reduce slipping when accelerating. So enjoy the ride. You may
find gloating makes the drive home shorter.
FJ Cruiser shown in Quicksand with available Upgrade Package and available accessory rock rails.
1See footnote 20 in Disclosures section.

Off-roading is inherently risky.Please use caution.
The making ofa legend
Separated by over two decades, FJ40 and
its o-road heir, FJ Cruiser, share common
DNA. With its box shape and lozenge grille,
FJ40 is instantly recognizable, but it was
its capability and durability that made it
an icon. In fact, between 1960 and 1984
over 1,000,000 Land Cruisers were built.
With FJ Cruiser, the legend lives on.

1Do not attempt at high speeds.
2.3 ft.
FJ's water-
fording limit:
(fig. 1) (fig. 2)
4x4 model shown
Fig. 1: Before jacking, make sure you have a proper jack point
and solid footing. Once the vehicle has been elevated clear of the
obstruction, place rocks or fallen branches under the tires for
traction or for needed height, then lower the vehicle and drive
off. Fig. 2: Another option is to “pole-vault” the elevated vehicle
by pushing it off the jack onto solid ground.
Fig. 1: When making a water crossing, walk the route first to
determine depth, bottom firmness and obstacle location. Know
the vehicle’s water-fording1limit so the engine intake doesn’t
suck in water. Fig. 2: With your available transfer case in Low,
cross slowly, but with enough speed to create a small bow wave,
which can help protect engine components.
(fig. 1) (fig. 2)
FJ Cruiser shown in Cavalry Blue with available Upgrade Package and available accessory roof rack and rock rails.

With steep approach
and departure angles,
FJ Cruiser can help
you access some pretty
inaccessible areas.
31o
3
1
o
ApproachDeparture
34o
27o
Breakover
4x4 measurements
When faced with a large obstacle, like a rock, fallen tree or gully, the
best way to take advantage of your vehicle’s ground clearance and avoid
damaging your undercarriage is to attack it diagonally. If you should
happen to make contact, the FJ is armed with standard skid plates.
Before taking on steep slopes or crossing over a ridge, be aware
of your clearance angles. The greater the approach and departure
angles, the steeper the slope you can drive onto or off without
scraping your bumpers, while a greater breakover angle helps avoid
scrapes on the undercarriage.

Out here, it’s not just the steering wheel that tilts.
There’s not a lot of level ground in the FJ Cruiser’s natural habitat. That’s why the FJ oers
equipment to help keep you in control. There’s an available Multi-Information Display, complete
with an inclinometer you’ll no doubt consult frequently. There’s an available advanced JBL®
audio system and standard
Bluetooth
®1 wireless technology. That, and the steering wheel-
mounted controls will help you keep your hands on the wheel. Plus, the 8-way adjustable driver’s
seat is bolstered to help keep you secure.
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
The available floating-ball Multi-Information Display includes
such helpful tools as an inclinometer, compass and outside
temperature gauge.
ADVANCED AUDIO
The standard audio system offers hands-free phone and
music streaming via
Bluetooth
®wireless technology and a
90-day complimentary trial to SiriusXM Radio.
2Included
are an auxiliary audio jack and USB port3that lets you
play music from a compatible MP3 player or flash drive.
Steering wheel-mounted controls help you operate the
system while keeping your eyes on the trail ahead.
1See footnote 18 in Disclosures section. 2See footnote 15 in Disclosures section.
3See footnote 16 in Disclosures section.
FJ Cruiser 4x4 interior shown with available Upgrade Package.

FJ Cruiser 4x4 interior shown with available Upgrade Package.
Interior fortitude.
A true measure of strength is enduring an extreme challenge, and then having the ability to dust
yourself o and jump back into the fray. By that standard, the interior of FJ Cruiser is well put
together. When it’s time to head out into the middle of nowhere, the passenger seat is designed to
fold way forward, to easily load passengers and cargo. Adding even more flexibility are the two
full-size passenger doors and two rear access doors. Together, they open wide, making it easy to
clean out dust and debris each time you emerge from another one of nature’s obstacle courses.

REAR CARGO TIE-DOWN HOOKS
A must-have for any serious off-roading. These handy tie-downs
help keep your gear in place when your rig is rocking and rolling.
VERSATILE CARGO CAPACITY
Get your gear on. The vast cargo area found in FJ Cruiser,
with its 60/40 split rear seat and removable bottom cushion,
can handle all manner of weekend warrior ordnance. Just
drop the seatbacks to open up 66.8 cu. ft.
1of cargo space.
Plus, water-resistant seats and heavy-duty all-weather flooring
and rear deck make cleaning easy.
115V AC POWER OUTLET
Power up. With the available 115V/400W AC power outlet,
you’ve got the juice to recharge electronic devices or run
small equipment, like an air compressor for refilling the tires.
1See footnote 10 in Disclosures section.

PACKAGES OPTIONS/WHEELS
OPTIONS
17-in. alloy wheels with P265/70R17 tires Available
Electronically controlled locking rear differential
Running boards
WHEELS
1. 17-in. black steel wheel Standard
2. 17-in. alloy wheel Available
3. TRD 16-in. off-road beadlock-style wheel with black finishing Available
Available4
Available8
OFFROAD PACKAGE1, 5, 6
Floating-ball Multi-Information Display with inclinometer, compass
and outside temperature; Active Traction Control (A-TRAC),
Crawl Control (CRAWL),
3electronically controlled locking rear
dierential4and Trail-tuned Bilstein®shock absorbers
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE
Rear wiper, privacy glass on rear side, quarter and rear door
windows; exterior spare tire cover, cruise control, remote
keyless entry system and auto-dimming rearview mirror with
integrated backup camera2display
UPGRADE PACKAGE
Exterior color-keyed door trim inserts, 17-in. alloy wheels
with P265/70R17 tires, JBL®AM/FM 6-disc CD changer with
11 speakers in seven locations including subwoofer, leather-
trimmed steering wheel, floating-ball Multi-Information Display
with inclinometer, compass and outside temperature; shift7and
transfer1levers with silver accents, one 115V/400W AC power
outlet, Active Traction Control (A-TRAC),
1rear parking assist sonar
and electronically controlled locking rear dierential4
1. 2. 3.
Trail Teams Special Edition Package1
Package includes Cement Gray exterior color; black bumpers, grille, door handles, rock rails;
aluminum doorsill scuff plate; Trail Teams badge, TRD 16-in. off-road beadlock-style wheels
with black finishing, BFGoodrich®All-Terrain LT265/75R16 tires, wheel locks, rear wiper,
privacy glass on rear side, quarter and rear door windows, roof rack; cruise control, leather-
trimmed steering wheel, floating-ball Multi-Information Display with inclinometer, compass and
outside temperature; gray-accented door trim, steering wheel and fabric seat inserts; remote
keyless entry system, auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera2display,
one 115V/400W AC power outlet, Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), Crawl Control (CRAWL),
3
electronically controlled locking rear differential,
4and Trail-tuned Bilstein shock absorbers.