Toyota FJ cruiser Instruction sheet

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe−driving information.
3Interior
features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in−
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and care Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do−it−
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information.
7For U.S.
owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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1−1. Key information .................. 28
Keys ..................................... 28
1−2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ............. 30
Wireless remote control ....... 30
Side doors ............................ 33
Access doors........................ 36
Back door ............................. 38
Glass hatch .......................... 41
1−3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 43
Front seats ........................... 43
Rear seats ............................ 44
Head restraints ..................... 49
Seat belts ............................. 51
Steering wheel ..................... 57
Anti−glare inside rear view
mirror.................................. 58
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 59
1−4. Opening and closing the
windows ............................ 62
Power windows .................... 62
1−5. Refueling ............................. 64
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 64
1−6. Theft deterrent system ...... 68
Engine immobilizer
system................................ 68
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) ............................... 70
1−7. Safety information .............. 71
Correct driving posture ......... 71
SRS airbags ......................... 73
Front passenger occupant
classification system........... 85
Child restraint systems ......... 90
Installing child restraints ....... 93
2−1. Driving procedures........... 104
Driving the vehicle .............. 104
Engine (ignition) switch....... 114
Automatic Transmission ...... 117
Manual Transmission ......... 119
Turn signal lever ................. 121
Parking brake ..................... 122
2−2. Instrument cluster ............ 124
Gauges and meters ............ 124
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 127
Accessory meter ................. 130
2−3. Operating the lights and
wipers .............................. 131
Headlight switch ................. 131
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 133
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 135
1Before driving
2When driving

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2−4. Using other driving
systems ........................... 136
Cruise control...................... 136
Intuitive parking assist......... 139
Four−wheel drive system
(4WD models with a manual
transmission) .................... 144
Four−wheel drive system
(4WD models with an
automatic transmission).... 146
Active traction control
system .............................. 148
AUTO LSD system (2WD
models) ............................. 150
Rear differential lock
system .............................. 152
Clutch start cancel switch
(vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 155
Driving assist systems ........ 156
2−5. Driving information........... 160
Off−road precautions ........... 160
Cargo and luggage ............. 165
Vehicle load limits ............... 168
Winter driving tips ............... 169
Trailer towing ...................... 172
Dinghy towing ..................... 182
3−1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger...... 184
Air conditioning system ....... 184
Rear window defogger ........ 190
3−2. Using the audio system ... 191
Audio system types ............ 191
Using the radio ................... 194
Using the CD player ........... 200
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 208
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 217
Operating the sub woofer ... 220
Changing display color
(type B only) ..................... 221
Using the AUX adapter....... 222
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 224
3−3. Using the interior lights ... 226
Interior lights list ................. 226
SInterior lights.................... 227
3−4. Using the storage
features ........................... 228
List of storage features....... 228
SGlove box ......................... 228
SCup holders (front) ........... 229
SCup holders (rear) ............ 232
SBottle holders ................... 233
SAuxiliary box..................... 234
3−5. Other interior features ..... 235
Sun visors........................... 235
Vanity mirror ....................... 236
Clock .................................. 237
Outside temperature
display .............................. 238
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 239
Power outlet
(if 115V AC equipped)...... 240
Armrest............................... 246
3Interior features

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Floor mat ............................ 247
Luggage storage box (vehicles
without sub woofer) .......... 248
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 249
Compass ............................ 252
4−1. Maintenance and care...... 258
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 258
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 260
4−2. Maintenance ..................... 263
Maintenance
requirements .................... 263
General maintenance ......... 265
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 268
4−3. Do−it−yourself
maintenance ................... 269
Do−it−yourself service
precautions ...................... 269
Hood................................... 273
Engine compartment .......... 274
Tires ................................... 287
Tire inflation pressure......... 292
Wheels ............................... 296
Air conditioning filter ........... 298
Key battery ......................... 301
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 303
Light bulbs .......................... 314
5−1. Essential information ....... 322
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................ 322
If you think something is
wrong................................ 327
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 328
Event data recorder ............ 329
5−2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 331
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 331
If you have a flat tire ........... 340
If the engine will not start .... 350
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 351
If you lose your keys ........... 352
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 353
If your vehicle overheats..... 356
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 359
6−1. Specifications ................... 362
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 362
Fuel information .................. 372
Tire information................... 375
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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6−2. Customization ................... 386
Customizable features ........ 386
Items to initialize ................. 388
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ...................... 390
Abbreviation list ........................ 392
Alphabetical index..................... 394
What to do if............................... 402
7For U.S. owners
Index

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Headlights P. 131
Pictorial index Exterior
Hood P. 273
Windshield wipers P. 133
Outside rear view mirror
illumination lights P. 131
Front turn signal/parking and front
side marker lights P. 121, 131
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 59

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Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
Information
P. 287
P. 340
P. 292
P. 375
Access doors P. 36
Fuel filler door P. 64
Rear turn signal lights P. 121
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights P. 131
Side doors P. 33
: If equipped

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Pictorial index Exterior
Rear window
defogger P. 190
Glass hatch P. 41
License plate lights P. 131
Rear window wiper
P. 135
Back door P. 38
: If equipped

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Pictorial index Interior
Seat belts P. 51
SRS driver airbag P. 73
Head restraints P. 49
Bottle holders P. 233
Cup holders P. 232
SRS side airbags P. 73
Floor mats P. 247
SRS front passenger
airbag P. 73
Auxiliary box P. 234
Rear seats P. 44

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Anti−glare inside rear view mirror P. 58
Sun visors P. 235
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 73
Vanity mirror
P. 236
Interior lights P. 227

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Pictorial index Interior
Door lock switch P. 33
Power window switches P. 62
Window lock switch P. 62
Inside door lock button P. 33

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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Shift lever P. 117 Front−wheel drive control
lever P. 146
Cup holders P. 229
Cup holders
P. 229
Parking brake lever
P. 122
Shift lever P. 119 Four−wheel drive control
lever P. 144
Cup holders
P. 229
Parking brake lever
P. 122
Shift lock override
button P. 351
: If equipped

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
P. 131
P. 121
Windshield wipers and
washer switch P. 133
Cruise control switch P. 136
Gauges and meters P. 124
Hood lock release lever P. 273
Glove box P. 228
Accessory meter P. 130
Rear window wiper and
washer switch P. 135

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: If equipped
Clock P. 237
Emergency flasher switch
Audio system P. 191
Security indicator
P. 68
Air conditioning
system P. 184
Rear window defogger
switch P. 190

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
AUTO LSD switch P. 150
RR DIFF LOCK switch P. 152
A−TRAC switch P. 148
Power outlet main switch
P. 240
Intuitive parking assist
switch P. 139
AUX adapter P. 222
SUB WOOFER switch P. 220
Power outlet P. 239

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Engine switch P. 114
: If equipped

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Instrument panel
Pictorial index
Audio remote control
switches P. 224

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Instrument panel light
control dial P. 125
CLUTCH START
CANCEL switch P. 155
: If equipped
Outside rear view
mirror switches P. 59
Tilt steering lock
release lever P. 57

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Pictorial index Luggage compartment
Tie−down hooks P. 249
Child restraint anchor brackets P. 93