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Toyota 2007 FJ Cruiser, User Manual

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2007 FJ CRUISER from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM35857U)

Fan speed selector

Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to
the right to increase, to the left to de-
crease.

Temperature selector

Turn the knob to adjust the temperature—
to the right to warm, to the left to cool.

G18021

Air flow selector

Turn the knob to select the vents used for
air flow.

1. Panel—Air flows mainly from the

instrument panel vents.

2. Bi−level—Air flows from both the floor

vents and the instrument panel vents.

3. Floor—Air flows mainly from the floor

vents.

4. Floor/Windshield—Air flows mainly

from the floor vents and windshield
vents.

Turning the air flow selector to the
floor/windshield position turns on the
defogging/defrosting function with the
purpose of clearing the windshield.

In this position, air intake selector
mode changes to FRESH automatically
to clear the windshield quickly. If you
want to return the setting to RECIRCU-
LATE mode, press the air intake selec-
tor button once again.

5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from the

windshield vents.

Turning the air flow selector to the
windshield position turns on the defog-
ging/defrosting function with the pur-
pose of clearing the windshield.

In this position, air intake selector
mode changes to FRESH automatically
to clear the windshield quickly. It is not
possible to return to RECIRCULATE in
this position.

For details about air flow selector settings,
see “Air flow selector settings” described
below.

05 11.29

Summary of Contents for 2007 FJ Cruiser

Page 1: ...a Customer Experience Center Toll free 1 800 331 4331 Hawaii Servco Automotive Customer Services Toll free 1 888 272 5515 CANADIAN OWNERS When traveling in Canada or the U S mainland Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Toll free 1 888 TOYOTA 8 or 1 888 869 6828 Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information also All informatio...

Page 2: ...is is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others NOTICE This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or...

Page 3: ... systems can provide when used together That is why it is important for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a collision None of these systems either individ ually or together can ensure that th...

Page 4: ...n Section 1 3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of this vehicle Event data recorder Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control cer tain aspects of your vehicle These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance Be sides storing data useful for troubleshooting there is a system to record data in a crash or a near car crash event ...

Page 5: ...nostic data The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle safety performance Unlike general data recorders the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when An agreement from the vehicle s owner or the leas ing company for a leased vehicle is obtained Offic...

Page 6: ...aintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Important health and safety information about your Toyota CAUTION WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constitu ents and a wide variety of automobile compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de fects and other reproductive harm In addition oils fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste...

Page 7: ...ge they may cause to or adverse effect they may have on your Toyota vehicle This vehicle should not be modified with non genuine Toyota products Modification with non genuine Toyota products could affect its performance safety or durability and may even violate governmental regulations In addi tion damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty Spa...

Page 8: ...ion control system Active traction control system four wheel drive models with rear differential lock AUTO LSD system two wheel drive models Vehicle stability control system Cruise control system Anti lock brake system Electronic throttle control system Tires and loading on your Toyota Underinflated or overinflated tire inflation pressure and the excess load may result in the deterioration of stee...

Page 9: ...gs to the utility vehicle class Utility ve hicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it is designed for off road use also In addition this vehicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravity than that of an ordinary passenger car This vehicle design fea ture causes t...

Page 10: ...ump This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check This check is done approximately five hours after the engine is turned off So you may hear sound coming from under neath the luggage compartment for several minutes It does not indicate a malfunction 05 11 29 ...

Page 11: ... Manual tells you how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new ...

Page 12: ... 800 622 2033 Maintenance procedures for the engine chassis body electrical system and more are clearly explained and illustrated Periodic maintenance and tune up Periodic maintenance and tune up helps to pre vent smallproblems fromgrowing intolarger oneslat er on The repair manual outlines exactly what main tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step by step Areas co...

Page 13: ... OM35857U 05 11 29 WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Toyota belts are Comfortable Easy to use Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive U ...

Page 14: ...e 253 If your vehicle needs to be towed 263 Tips for driving during break in period 205 How to start the engine 232 General maintenance 281 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type Premium UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 91 Research Octane Number 96 or higher See page 205 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 72 L 19 0 gal 15 8 Imp gal Engine oil ILSAC multigrade engine oil is...

Page 15: ...om Jan 06 Prod OM35857U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 6 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 7 05 11 29 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 16: ... 6 Center vents 7 Glove box 8 Power door lock switches 9 Power window switches 10 Automatic transmission selector lever 11 Cup holders 12 Parking brake lever 13 Four wheel drive control lever 14 Tilt steering lock release lever 15 Window lock switch 05 11 29 Instrument panel overview View A vehicles with automatic transmission TS11001a ...

Page 17: ...Accessory meter 6 Center vents 7 Glove box 8 Power door lock switches 9 Power window switches 10 Four wheel drive control lever 11 Cup holders 12 Parking brake lever 13 Manual transmission gear shift lever 14 Tilt steering lock release lever 15 Window lock switch 05 11 29 View A vehicles with manual transmission TS11002a ...

Page 18: ...k 9 Front passenger occupant classification indicator light 10 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 11 Air conditioning controls 12 Rear differential lock switch 13 Active traction control switch 14 Sub woofer on off switch 15 Power outlet 16 AUX adapter 17 Intuitive parking assist switch 18 Power outlet main switch 19 AUTO LSD switch 20 Ignition switch 21 Cruise control switch 22 Hood lock ...

Page 19: ...5 2007 FJ CRUISER from Jan 06 Prod OM35857U TS11004b 1 Volume control switch 2 switch 3 MODE switch 05 11 29 Steering switches ...

Page 20: ...ice reminder indicators and indicator lights 3 Speedometer 4 Voltmeter 5 Shift position indicator lights automatic transmission only 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge 7 Fuel gauge 8 Trip meter reset knob 9 Odometer and two trip meters 05 11 29 Instrument cluster overview ...

Page 21: ...ight 1 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 1 Vehicle stability control system warning light 1 Traction control system warning light 1two wheel drive models Active traction control system warning light 1 four wheel drive models with rear differential lock AUTO LSD system warning light 1 two wheel drive models Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 1 four wheel drive models Un...

Page 22: ...ndicator light Four wheel drive indicator light 2 four wheel drive models Cruise control indicator light 4 Active traction control system indicator light four wheel drive models with rear differential lock 1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 101 in Section 1 6 2 If this light flashes see Four wheel drive system on page 120 in Section 1 7 3 If this light flashe...

Page 23: ...n 06 Prod OM35857U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 10 Wireless remote control 10 Side doors 16 Access doors 19 Power windows 20 Back window 22 Back door 23 Hood 24 Fuel tank cap 25 05 11 29 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 24: ...icle LS12002 KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number We recommend writing down the key num ber and storing it in a safe place TS12005 1 LOCK switch 2 UNLOCK switch 3 PANIC switch 05 11 29 Keys...

Page 25: ...utting it in water You can use up to 4 wireless remote con trol transmitters for the same vehicle Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or alarm or operate from a normal distance Check for closeness to a radio trans mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transm...

Page 26: ...CK switch is pushed two beeps will be heard and the turn signal lights will flash twice This double switch operation to unlock all the side doors and back door can be changed to a single switch operation For details contact your Toyota dealer When the UNLOCK switch is pressed the interior light and luggage compartment light will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out For deta...

Page 27: ...To stop alarm midway push any of the switch on the wireless remote control transmitter You can also stop the alarm by turning the ignition key from the LOCK to ON position The PANIC mode does not work when the ignition key is in the ON position This alarm function can be disabled For details contact your Toyota dealer For vehicles sold in U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Op...

Page 28: ...ion reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is en couraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving an tenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the deale...

Page 29: ...components Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws Replace the transmitter battery by follow ing these procedures TS12009 1 Using a coin or equivalent open the transmitter case TS12010 2 Remove the discharged transmitter bat tery by ballpoint pen Insert the tip of ballpoint pen at the guide groove and lift a...

Page 30: ...smitter bat tery and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case Close the transmitter case securely After replacing the battery check that the transmitter operates properly If the trans mitter still does not operate properly con tact your Toyota dealer TS12012 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it To lock Turn the key forward To unlock Turn the key...

Page 31: ...in Section 1 5 TS12013 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob To lock Push the knob forward To unlock Pull the knob backward The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handles even if the lock knobs are in the locked position CAUTION Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while driving The doors will open and an accident may occur Toyota strongly recommen...

Page 32: ...or or front passen ger s door and move the inside lock knobs of both front doors to the lock position then close the front doors The power door lock switch can be reset in the following ways Turn the ignition key to ON Unlock all the side doors and back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter Unlock the driver s door or front pas senger s door with the inside lock knob and then un...

Page 33: ...First close the access door completely Then close the front door You can open and close the access door only when the front door is widely opened NOTICE The front door and access door could be damaged if they hit each other when being opened or closed Be sure to follow the above instructions TS12029a CAUTION When closing the access door con firm safety of the area around Keep the hands fingers and...

Page 34: ...ps working when either front door is opened The indicator light AUTO on the switch tells you the switch can be operated OPERATING THE DRIVER S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver s door Normal operation The window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Lightly push down the switch To close Pull up the switch TS12016 Automatic operation to open only Push the switch completely down and then re...

Page 35: ...nal injury you must do the following Before you close the power win dows always make sure there is nobody around the power windows You must also make sure the heads hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle If someone s neck head or hands get caught in a closing window it could result in death or serious in jury When anyone closes the power windows...

Page 36: ...ightly and then lift the back win dow You can open the back window when the back window wiper is working At that time the wiper returns to the original position and stops working The wiper restarts its working about 3 seconds after the back window is closed If the back window is not securely closed the back window wiper and washer will not work See Back window wiper and washer on page 95 and Back ...

Page 37: ...ounterclockwise All the doors lock and unlock simulta neously with back door When you turn the key clockwise and hold it for about 1 second the window opens For details see Back window on page 22 in this Section Operating the power door lock switch si multaneously locks or unlocks all the side doors and the back door See Locking and unlocking doors on page 11 and Side doors on page 16 To open the ...

Page 38: ...e fore closing the back door TS12020 To open the hood 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will spring up slightly CAUTION Before driving be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked Other wise the hood may open unexpected ly while driving and an accident may occur TS12021 2 In front of the vehicle pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood Before closing the hood check to s...

Page 39: ... In order to prevent the fuel filler door from being damaged do not apply ex cessive force TS12024a 2 To remove the fuel tank cap turn the cap slowly counterclockwise then pause slightly before removing it After removing the cap hang the tether as shown in the illustration It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened CAUTION When opening the cap do not remove the cap quickly In...

Page 40: ...he cap is not installed securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible CAUTION Make sure the cap is installed se curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for ...

Page 41: ...pant restraint systems Seats 28 Front seats 28 Rear seats 31 Head restraints 35 Armrest 36 Seat belts 36 SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag 45 SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 53 Front passenger occupant classification system 61 Child restraint 65 05 11 29 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 42: ... Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA advises Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50 75 mm 2 3 in of inflation placing yourself 250 mm 10 in from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 250 mm 10 in away now you can change your driving position in seve...

Page 43: ...i vating correctly causing death or serious injury Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags Such change may prevent the side airbag system from activat ing correctly disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate ac cidentally resulting in death or seri ous injury CAUTION Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly...

Page 44: ...he seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever 2 SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB driver s seat only To change the angle of the seat cush ion on the front side turn the knob either way 3 SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER driver s seat only To change the height of the seat pull up or push down the lever 4 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up ...

Page 45: ... belt In the event of a frontal collision the more the seat is re clined the greater the risk of death or personal injury TS13004a BEFORE FOLDING DOWN REAR SEAT Stow the rear seat belt buckles as shown in the illustration This prevents the seat belt buckles from falling out when you fold the seatback NOTICE To prevent damage to the seat belt buckles the seat belt buckles must be stowed before you ...

Page 46: ...Stowage precautions on page 226 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage Each seatback can be folded separately and the seat bottom cushions can be re moved See Removing rear seat bottom cushions on page 33 TS13009 WHEN RETURNING THE SEATBACK If you cannot raise the seatback because of the locked seat belt do not try to force it Release the lock of the seat belt in the following way 1 Pus...

Page 47: ... the bottom cushion is securely locked by pulling up the edge of the cushion Make sure the bottom cushion is securely locked by pressing down the cushion near the lock release straps Make sure to arrange the buckles of the seat belts in their proper posi tion and be ready to use TS13004a BEFORE REMOVING REAR SEAT BOT TOM CUSHIONS Stow the rear seat belt buckles as shown in the illustration This pr...

Page 48: ...sen the bolts with the wrench at first and turn the dials with hands to remove them Turn them counterclockwise to loosen TS13075 3 Separate the bottom cushion from the hinge TS13076 4 Fold the hinge as shown in the il lustration Each bottom cushion can be removed separately 05 11 29 ...

Page 49: ... bottom cushion TS13077 When the bottom cushion is reinstalled click the claw of the hinge into the hole of the bottom cushion before refastening the dial CAUTION When the bottom cushions are rein stalled tighten the hexagon head bolts to 17 N m 1 7 kgf m 12 5 ft lbf using a torque wrench or have them tightened by your Toyota dealer Fail ure to do so may cause the dials to be loosened and the bott...

Page 50: ...d putting heavy loads on it Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly re strained at all times with the seat belts provided Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and or the severity of injury in accidents The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for people of adult size large enough to properly wear them Child Use a child restraint ...

Page 51: ...r more people even children Avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt In the...

Page 52: ...in this Section To free the belt again fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor firmly pull the belt and release it You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the...

Page 53: ...lts with an adjustable shoulder anchor Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size To raise Slide the anchor up To lower Push in the lock release button and slide the anchor down After adjustment make sure the anchor is locked in position CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder The belt should be kept away from your neck but not falling off ...

Page 54: ...is avail able from your Toyota dealer free of charge Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re quired length for the extender Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop er measurement and selection of length Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer CAUTION When using the seat belt extender observe the following precautions...

Page 55: ...nd er tongue from the seat belt buckle then reconnect the seat belt Recon nect the seat belt extender after making sure the indicator light indi cates ON If you use the seat belt extender while the indicator light indicates OFF the front passen ger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger side may not acti vate correctly which could cause death or serious injury in the event of collision Be s...

Page 56: ...to the vehicle next time When not in use remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt and the seat belt extend er are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does ...

Page 57: ...cation indicator light 4 Front passenger occupant classification ECU 5 Load sensor 6 Seat belt pretensioner assemblies 7 Front passenger s seat belt buckle switch 8 Airbag sensor assembly The seat belt pretensioners are controlled by the airbag sensor assembly The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sen sor and airbag sensor When the seat belt pretensioners are acti vated an operating nois...

Page 58: ...nsioners are operating properly This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sensors side and curtain shield airbag sensors curtain shield airbag sensors driver s seat position sensor driver s seat belt buckle switch front passenger occupant classification system and indicator light seat belt pretensioner assemblies inflators interconnecting wiring and power sources F...

Page 59: ... was not severe enough to cause the seat belt pretensioners to operate Either seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged TS13020 The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem front airbags are designed to pro vide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts Your vehicle is ...

Page 60: ...ble seat belts properly During sudden braking just before a collision an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move for ward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the colli sion To ensure maximum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly Wear ing a seat belt properly during an acc...

Page 61: ...ides or goes under the bed of a truck etc It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the ve hicle is very close to the designed thresh old level the SRS front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together Always wear your seat belts properly TS13029 Collision from the rear Collision from the side Vehicle rollover The SRS front airbags are not gener...

Page 62: ...rd deceleration of the vehicle If an impact results in a forward deceleration beyond the designed threshold level the system triggers the airbag inflators At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators very quickly fills the airbags with non tox ic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants The front airbags then quickly deflate so that there is no ob struction of the driver s vis...

Page 63: ...airbag cover and inflator may be hot for several minutes after deployment so do not touch The airbags inflate only once The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflat ing airbag CAUTION The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured Toyota strongly recommends that The driver s...

Page 64: ...dren be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and be properly restrained Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system see Child restraint on page 65 in this Sec tion TS13023a Do not put anything or any part of your body on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad th...

Page 65: ...a dealer It may dangerously interfere with the SRS front airbags operation NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can in terfere with proper operation of the SRS front airbag system in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension ...

Page 66: ...e following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on for more than 6 seconds The light comes on while driving The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classification in dicator light will i...

Page 67: ...S curtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver s front pas senger s or rear outside passenger s head and help prevent them from being thrown out of the vehicle The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no pas senger sitting in the front passenger seat However the side airbag on the passen ger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat As for the...

Page 68: ... area of the seat front pillar rear pillar or roof side rail from which the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag deploy even if he she is a child seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the SRS side air bag and curtain shield airbag in flate and the impact of the deploy ing airbag could cause death or se rious injury to the occupant Improperly seated and or restrained infants ...

Page 69: ...Collision from the rear Vehicle rollover Collision from the front The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed side collision TS13080a The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system consists mainly of the fol lowing components and their locatio...

Page 70: ...te with considerable force While the system is designed to reduce serious inju ries it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling Front seats as well as parts of the front and rear pillars and roof side rail may be hot for several minutes but the airbags themselves will not be hot The airbags are designed to inflate only once CAUTION SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate wi...

Page 71: ...one to kneel on the passenger seat facing the pas senger s side door since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise he she may be killed or seriously injured Special care should be taken espe cially when you have a small child in the vehicle TS13034 Do not allow anyone to get his her head or hands out of windows since the curtain shield ai...

Page 72: ...vice or object will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbags may not activate cor rectly resulting in death or serious injury Do not hook a hanger heavy or sharp pointed objects on the coat hook If the curtain shield airbag inflates those items will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor rectly resulting in death or serious injury Whe...

Page 73: ...t may dangerously interfere with the SRS side airbags and curtain shield air bags operation NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact di...

Page 74: ...n 1 6 The front passenger occupant classifica tion system includes the front passenger occupant classification ECU load sensor and front passenger s seat belt buckle switch If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to th...

Page 75: ...tions the systems below are activated or deactivated Front passenger airbag Side airbag on the front passenger seat Front passenger s seat belt pretension er The system monitors the weight and load on the front passenger seat and the seat belt buckle switch to determine conditions 1 4 In order to ensure the system detects the conditions correctly Do not place a heavy load on the front passenger se...

Page 76: ...ctly de tects the presence or absence of a person of adult size sitting in the front passenger seat make sure that none of the above occur Make sure that the ON indicator illumi nated when a person of adult size is seated in the front passenger seat If the OFF indicator is illuminated ask the passenger to sit up straight well back in the seat and with the seat belt worn cor rectly If the OFF indic...

Page 77: ... Off Deactivated Activated Deactivated 4 There is a malfunction in the system OFF On Off Deactivated Activated 1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat the system may recognize him her as a child depending on his her physique and posture 2 When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger se...

Page 78: ...re it does not touches the rear seat Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the ve hicle is moving Reclining the seat back excessively may lessen the ef fectiveness of the seat belt system If an adult sits in the front passen ger seat the occupant classification indicator light should indicate ON If the OFF indicator is illumina ted ask the passenger to sit up straight well ...

Page 79: ...d on the front passenger seat Refer to all the cautions in SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag on page 45 SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags on page 53 and Child restraint on page 65 Toyota strongly urges the use of ap propriate child restraint systems for children The laws of all 50 states in the U S A and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system Your vehicle confo...

Page 80: ...nsiderable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restrai...

Page 81: ...ned in the rear seat than in the front seat When not using the child restraint system keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other than the passenger compartment This will prevent it from in juring passengers in the event of a sud den stop or accident Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child s age and size A Infant seat B Convertibl...

Page 82: ...cing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat even if the front passenger occupant classification indicator light indicates OFF In the event of an accident the impact of the rapid inflation of the front passen ger airbag could cause death or se rious injury to the child if the rear facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat 05 11 29 Installation with seat be...

Page 83: ...gh or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you...

Page 84: ...ure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract TS13048a 3 While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure ly TS13049a CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its...

Page 85: ...ger seat only when it is un avoidable Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system In order to activate the occupant classification system correctly install the forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the following order 1 Turn the ignition key to the ON posi tion 2 Move the front passenger seat to the rearward position 3 If you must i...

Page 86: ... the child restraint system into the seat cushion If this occurs adjust the seatback angle slightly 4 Then make sure the head restraint is not pressing the child restraint system into the seat cushion If this occurs raise the head restraint 5 Turn the ignition on again The front passenger occupant classifica tion indicator light should indicate OFF If the indicator light still indicates ON when th...

Page 87: ...er seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the front pas senger occupant classification indi cator light indicates OFF because the front passenger airbag could in flate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags do not allow the child to lean his her ...

Page 88: ... or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent y...

Page 89: ... the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract TS13057a 3 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert ible seat securely TS13058a CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided...

Page 90: ...r seat must be used in for ward facing position only TS13061 Move seat fully back CAUTION A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the front pas senger occupant classification indi cator light indicates OFF because the front passenger airbag could in flate ...

Page 91: ...ctly across the child s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child s hips See Seat belts on page 36 in this Section for details CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child s shoulder The belt should be kept away from child s neck but not falling off child s shoulder Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured in c...

Page 92: ...ontact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed TS13059 2 To remove the booster seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract TS13063a Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap 05 11 29 Using a top strap ...

Page 93: ...hor brackets behind the rear seatbacks to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position This symbol indicates the locations of the anchor brackets TS13065 TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET 1 Remove the head restraint TS13066 2 Raise the anchor bracket 05 11 29 ...

Page 94: ...ap Do not use the anchor bracket for any other purpose For instructions to install the child re straint system see Child restraint on page 65 in this Section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer TS13068a 4 Replac...

Page 95: ...lled in the rear seats The anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear seats Child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification can be fixed to these anchorages In this case it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle TS13071 Canada only Type A 05 11 29 Installation with child re...

Page 96: ...anchored For the installation of the top strap see Using a top strap on page 78 in this Section For installation details refer to the instruc tion manual equipped with each product CAUTION When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system be sure that there are no irregular ob jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught Push and pull the child restraint system in d...

Page 97: ... from Jan 06 Prod OM35857U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel 84 Outside rear view mirrors 84 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 86 Vanity mirror 87 05 11 29 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 98: ...ONTROLS Lights Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals 90 Emergency flashers 91 Instrument panel light control 92 Interior light 92 Luggage compartment light 93 Windshield wipers and washer 94 Back window wiper and washer 95 Back window defogger 96 05 11 29 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 99: ... the driver s door is kept open the lights automatically turn off after 30 minutes To turn them on again turn the key to the ON position or actuate the headlight switch If you are going to park for over one week make sure the headlight switch is off NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running Daytime running light...

Page 100: ... the ON position The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it If the turn signal indicator lights green lights on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs on...

Page 101: ...sity of the instrument panel lights will not be reduced even when the tail lights head lights are turned on TS15006 To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turns the light on when any of the side doors back door and back win dow is opened The light goes off when all the side...

Page 102: ...ny of the side doors and back door is unlocked using either the key or the wireless remote control transmitter the light will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out The following adjustments can be made in this system For details contact your Toyota dealer Cancelling the door key or the wireless remote control transmitter linked opera tion Changing the duration of lighting To...

Page 103: ... back door is unlocked using either the key or the wireless remote control transmitter the light will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out The following adjustments can be made in this system For details contact your Toyota dealer Cancelling the door key or the wireless remote control transmitter linked opera tion Changing the duration of lighting To prevent the battery bei...

Page 104: ... with a pin or other object The nozzle will be damaged TS15009 To turn on the back window wiper twist the lever knob upward The key must be in the ON position Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Normal In Position 1 the wiper operates 3 times at normal speed and then moves to inter mittent mode To squirt washer fluid on the back window twist the knob upward or downward ...

Page 105: ... off af ter the defogger has operated about 15 minutes But the defogger operates for MAX 240 minutes to deal with the outside temperature when it is below 0 C 32 F and the vehicle speed is 60 km h 37 mph or faster Make sure you turn the defogger off when the surfaces are clear Leaving the defog gers on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The d...

Page 106: ...OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 98 Engine coolant temperature gauge 98 Voltmeter 99 Tachometer 99 Odometer and two trip meters 100 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 101 05 11 29 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 107: ...low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible TS16002 The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on T...

Page 108: ...ry is charged or discharged Check it while the engine is running the needle should always indicate as shown above If the needle reads below or above the normal range while the engine is running it indicates the charging system needs im mediate repair However it is normal for the needle to drop below the normal range during en gine starting TS16003 The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands...

Page 109: ...y and the other to measure the distance on each trip All trip meter data is cancelled if the elec trical power source is disconnected 3 Trip meter reset knob Resets the two trip meters to zero and also change the meter display To change the meter display quickly push and release the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odome...

Page 110: ...rake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b indicator and buzzer Fasten driver s seat belt c indicator and buzzer Fasten front passenger s seat belt d Stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer e Stop and check f Take vehicle to Toyota dealer g Fill up tank 05 11 29 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...

Page 111: ... i or Take vehicle to Toyota dealer If brake system warning light is also on stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer j Take vehicle to Toyota dealer k Close all side doors back door and back window l Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately m Stop and check n Shift four wheel drive control out of N 05 11 29 ...

Page 112: ...103 2007 FJ CRUISER from Jan 06 Prod OM35857U If the indicator or buzzer comes on Do this o Key reminder buzzer Remove key 05 11 29 ...

Page 113: ...s oc curs immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer The light does not turn off even after the parking brake is released while the engine is running The warning buzzer comes on to gether with the warning light In either case this can indicate that the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will be come longer Depress the brake pedal firmly and br...

Page 114: ...conds push the trip meter reset knob and hold it for more than 10 seconds 4 Insert the tab of driver s seat belt into the buckle 5 The odometer shows either b on or b off The reading changes by push ing the trip meter reset knob and the setting of the driver s seat belt remind er buzzer can be changed The odom eter display returns to normal if the meter reset knob has not been oper ated for more t...

Page 115: ...and goes off when the engine is started When there are problems in the charging system while the engine is running the warning light comes on NOTICE When the charging system warning light comes on while the engine is running malfunctions such as the en gine drive belt being broken may have occurred If the warning light comes on immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota d...

Page 116: ...ressed there may be a problem somewhere in the elec tronic throttle control system At this time vibration may occur Howev er if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly you can drive your vehicle at low speeds Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Even if the abnormality of the electronic throttle control system is corrected during low speed driving th...

Page 117: ...n For details see Odometer and two trip meters on page 100 in this Section 2 Turn the ignition key to the ON posi tion while holding down the trip meter reset knob Hold down the knob for at least 5 sec onds The indicator light flashes and the bars displayed in the odometer disappear gradually The odometer indicates 000000 and the light goes off If the system fails to reset the light will remain fl...

Page 118: ... The light comes on with rear differential locked At this time the anti lock brake sys tem the brake assist system the ve hicle stability control system the trac tion control system and the active traction control system do not operate j VSC TRAC Warning Light The light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the following Vehicle stability control system Traction control system Active traction...

Page 119: ...t pretensioner assemblies inflat ors interconnecting wiring and power sources The front passenger occupant classifica tion system includes the front passenger occupant classification ECU load sensor and front passenger s seat belt buckle switch If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system Contact your Toyota ...

Page 120: ...arning light should go off 4 Turn the ignition key to ON but do not start the engine All the service reminder indicators ex cept the open door warning light should come on The following service reminder indica tors go off after a few seconds Engine oil replacement reminder light ABS warning light VSC TRAC warning light AUTO LSD indicator light two wheel drive models VSC OFF indicator light four wh...

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Page 123: ...cause the driver to mishan dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position TS14002 Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir ror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on th...

Page 124: ... To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Push the switch to L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc tion Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is in the ACC or ON position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror 0...

Page 125: ...e in the mir ror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the v...

Page 126: ...87 2007 FJ CRUISER from Jan 06 Prod OM35857U TS14007 To use the vanity mirror swing down the sun visor 05 11 29 Vanity mirror ...

Page 127: ...tion switch 114 Automatic transmission 115 Manual transmission 119 Four wheel drive system 120 Traction control system 123 Active traction control system 125 AUTO LSD system 127 Vehicle stability control system 130 Rear differential lock system 132 Parking brake 134 Cruise control 135 Clutch start cancel switch 137 05 11 29 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 128: ... key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off you may hear sound coming from underneath the luggage compartment for several minutes This is normal opera tion and does not indicate a malfunction See Leak detection pump on...

Page 129: ...switch in ON position a Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving shifting into overdrive possible 4 Engine braking shifting into overdrive not possible 3 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking 05 11 29 Automatic transmission TS17002a With the brake pedal depressed The ign...

Page 130: ...ive models on page 122 in this Section for information of the four wheel drive control lever CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelera tor pedal while shifting 3 Release the parking brake and brake pedal Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting In normal cruising the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically shift up to the most suitable gear On inclines declines or wind...

Page 131: ...tion The trans mission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed and stronger engine braking will be en abled Two wheel drive models 93 km h 58 mph Four wheel drive models Four wheel drive control lever at H2 and H4 93 km h 58 mph Four wheel drive control lever at L4 36 km h 22 mph Shift into the L position The trans mission will downshift...

Page 132: ...n hill climbing or hard towing e Backing up 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the brake pedal held down with your foot shift the selector lever to the R position NOTICE Never shift into reverse while the ve hicle is moving f Parking 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the brake pedal pressed down fully depress the parking brake pedal to apply the parking brake securely 3 With...

Page 133: ...erse Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting and then release it slowly Do not rest your foot on the pedal while driving because it will cause clutch trouble Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopped on an uphill grade use the parking brake Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging and possibly ping ing Regularly revving the engine to maxi mum speed in e...

Page 134: ... sixth gear CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to skid or spin NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into reverse Do not use any gears other than first gear when starting off and moving forward Doing so may dam age the clutch TS17005 Use the four wheel drive control lever to select the following transfer m...

Page 135: ... ahead while accelerating or decel erating CAUTION Never move the four wheel drive con trol lever if wheels are slipping Stop the slipping or spinning before shift ing To shift from HL to H simply move the four wheel drive control lever This can be done at any vehicle speed You need not depress the clutch pedal If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into H drive straigh...

Page 136: ...els The vehicle must be stopped L4 low speed position four wheel drive Lever at L4 Use this for maximum power and traction Use L4 for climbing or descending steep hills off road driving and hard pulling in sand mud or deep snow The four wheel drive indicator light comes on when the H4 N or L4 mode is selected See c Shifting procedure for further in structions The A D D automatic disconnecting dif ...

Page 137: ...slippery road surfaces When the ignition key is turned to ON the system automatically turns on CAUTION Under certain slippery road condi tions full traction of the vehicle and power to the rear wheels two wheel drive models or 4 wheels four wheel drive models cannot be maintained even though the traction control sys tem is in operation Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuver ing condi...

Page 138: ...ehicle at a safe place If the system continues to operate the buzzer sound changes from intermittent to continuous The continuous buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds At the time the slip indicator light will come on and the traction control system temporarily stops operating in order to protect the brake actuator Although the traction control system does not operate there is no problem to continue y...

Page 139: ... the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces CAUTION Under certain slippery road condi tions full traction of the vehicle and power to the 4 wheels cannot be maintained even though the traction control system is in operation Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which may cause the vehicle to lose traction control In situations where the road surfac...

Page 140: ...ta dealer The brake actuator temperature increases during continuous operation of the active traction control system such as on slip pery roads If the brake actuator tempera ture becomes too high while any of the systems is operating a buzzer will start to sound intermittently to indicate that the active traction control system can no lon ger operate In this case immediately stop your vehicle at a...

Page 141: ...TRAC warning light and slip indicator light come on while driving the active traction control system does not work However as normal braking oper ates when being applied there is no prob lem to continue your driving In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is turned to ON The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turne...

Page 142: ...n To turn off the system push the AUTO LSD switch again If the engine is turned off while the AUTO LSD indicator light is on and then restarted the indicator light will turn off automatically TS17011 Make sure the AUTO LSD indicator light comes on under the above condition when you use the AUTO LSD system The slip indicator light blinks when the system is controlling the spinning of the rear wheel...

Page 143: ...he slip indicator light goes off TS17008 VSC TRAC warning light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the following AUTO LSD system Traction control system Vehicle stability control system When the system is normal and the igni tion key is turned to ON the VSC TRAC warning light will come on and will go off after a few seconds It is not a malfunction that the warning light may stay...

Page 144: ...riv ing will result in an unexpected ac cident If the slip indicator light blinks and an alarm sounds special care should be taken while driving Only use tires of specified size The size manufacturer brand and tread pattern for all 4 tires should be the same If you use the tires other than specified or different type or size the vehicle stability control system may not function correctly When repl...

Page 145: ...ns applies the indicator light is illuminated again The VSC OFF indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON It will come on again when you push the center differential lock switch to turn off the system In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to ON The indicator light remains on afte...

Page 146: ...light remains on after the ignition key is turned to ON The warning light comes on while driv ing Four wheel drive models and the vehicles with rear differential lock The VSC OFF indicator light comes on when the VSC TRAC warning light comes on even when the four wheel drive control lever is in the H full time four wheel drive models or H2 part time four wheel drive models or the rear differential...

Page 147: ...k switch and gently depress the accelerator pedal The indicator light will blink when the switch is turned on Wait a few seconds for the system to complete operation Af ter the differential is locked the light will stop blinking and remain on The following systems do not operate when the rear differential is locked It is normal operation for the ABS warning light VSC OFF indicator light and slip i...

Page 148: ...l drive control lever to the H2 or H4 position Never forget to turn off the switch after using this feature To check the indicator bulb turn the igni tion key to the ON position but do not start the engine CAUTION Do not keep driving with the differen tial lock switch on TS17012 When parking firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping To set Pull up the lever For better hold ing p...

Page 149: ...e vehicle speed is too fast in relation to the cruise control set speed cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down TS17013 TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF To turn the cruise control on press the ON OFF button The CRUISE indicator light on the instrument panel will come on to indicate that the cruise control is opera tional Pressing the ON OFF button ...

Page 150: ...arily cancelled by the driver or by the system itself under certain circumstances Tempo rary cancellation allows the set cruising speed to remain in memory The cruise control can be temporarily can celled by doing the following Pulling the lever in the CANCEL di rection and releasing it Depressing the brake pedal Depressing the clutch pedal Under certain circumstances the cruise control is tempora...

Page 151: ... the brake pedal If you use the brake pedal cruise control is cancelled CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If the CRUISE indicator light flashes when using the cruise control press the ON OFF button to turn the system off and then press it again to turn it on If any of the following conditions then oc curs there is some trouble in the cruise control system The indicator light does not come on The indi...

Page 152: ...8 2007 FJ CRUISER from Jan 06 Prod OM35857U Never use the switch for normal engine starting Be sure to follow the starting procedure instructed in How to start the engine on page 232 in Section 3 05 11 29 ...

Page 153: ... OM35857U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference 140 Using your audio system 140 Display color change function 160 Audio remote controls 160 AUX adapter 162 Sub woofer 162 Audio system operating hints 162 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 154: ... Welcome function type 2 When you turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position FJ CRUISER will appear scrolling on the display And then FJammer will appear for 6 seconds While this function is operating the dis play is illuminated with full intensity and the instrument panel light control dial is disabled However you can turn off the display illumination by pushing the PWR VOL knob TURNING T...

Page 155: ...r vice subscription fees apply that are not included in the purchase price of the ve hicle and optional digital satellite tuner For complete information on subscription rates and terms or to subscribe to the XM radio visit XM on the web at www xmradio com or call an XM s Listen er Care at 800 967 2346 The XM radio is solely responsible for the quality avail ability and content of the satellite rad...

Page 156: ... Limited Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of the treble and bass levels In fact differ ent kinds of music and vocal programs usually sound better with different mixes of treble and bass The tones set in each function are stored in the memory Balance A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the front and rear sound levels is also impor...

Page 157: ... push the LOAD button and gently push the disc in with the label side up This compact disc play er can store up to six discs The player will play from track 1 through to the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 of the next disc The player is intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only TS18002 NOTICE Do not stack up two discs for in sertion or it will cause damage to the compact disc pl...

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Page 159: ... show AM FM1 or FM2 when you push AM FM1 or FM2 button Eject button Push the compact disc eject button to eject a compact disc Reverse Fast forward button Push and hold preset button 6 or preset button 5 to fast forward or reverse within a compact disc When you release the button the compact disc play er will resume playing AM Push the AM button to turn on the radio and select the AM band AM will ...

Page 160: ...id of the separate unit is open Close the compact disc changer lid If NO MUSIC appears on the display it indicates that a disc with no MP3 WMA data has been inserted Remove the disc from the player and insert an MP3 WMA data disc If the malfunction still exists take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer DISC With compact disc changer only Use these buttons to select a disc you want to listen to Push ...

Page 161: ... random order You can also listen to the files in a single folder in random order To randomly play the files in a folder Quickly push and release RAND preset button 1 will appear on the display To randomly play all of the files on the compact disc Push and hold RAND preset button 1 until you hear a beep will appear on the display and the player will play all of the files on the disc in random orde...

Page 162: ...tion up the band stay there for 5 seconds and then move to the next preset station To stop scanning push this button again To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release the SCAN but ton The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for 5 seconds and then scan again to the next station To stop scanning push this button again Compact disc player There are two scan featur...

Page 163: ...ush or side of the SEEK TRACK button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display If you want to return to the begin ning of the current track quickly push the down side of the button one time MP3 WMA player To file up or down to a different file Push either side of the TRACK several times until the file you want to listen to appears on the display If you want to retu...

Page 164: ...e order from the elapsed time to folder name to file name to album title to track title to artist name then back to the elapsed time If this button is pushed while an MP3 WMA file that does not contain text data is playing NO TITLE will appear on the display If the entire text data is not displayed push and hold it until you hear a beep The rest of the text data will appear TUNE FILE Tuning and Fi...

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Page 166: ... See TUNE FILE or SEEK TRACK Push and hold down the button until you hear a beep this will set the channel to the button The preset but ton number will appear on the display To recall a preset channel Push the but ton for the channel you want The preset button number and channel number will appear on the display This radio can store three XM channels for each button The display will show SAT1 SAT2...

Page 167: ...tically select anoth er channel If you want to listen to the premium channel contact the XM sat ellite radio NO SIGNAL The XM signal is too weak at the current location Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a stronger signal LOADING The unit is acquiring audio or program information Wait until the unit has received the information OFF AIR The channel you selected is not broadcasting any ...

Page 168: ...he display it indicates that a disc with no MP3 WMA data has been inserted Remove the disc from the player and insert an MP3 WMA data disc If the malfunction still exists take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer DISC Use these buttons to select a disc you want to listen to Push preset button 3 or preset button 4 until the number of the disc you want to listen appears on the display FM1 FM2 Push the...

Page 169: ...c in random order Quickly push and release RAND preset button 1 will appear on the display and the player will perform the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order To turn off the random fea ture push this button again To play all the tracks in the magazine in random order Push and hold RAND preset button 1 until you hear a beep will appear on the display and the player will perform...

Page 170: ...le ends it will repeat automatically This process will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the re peat feature Repeating a folder Push and hold RPT preset button 2 until you hear a beep will ap pear on the display The player will repeat all of the files in the folder When the last file in the folder ends the folder will re peat from the beginning To turn off the repeat feature...

Page 171: ...r will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to To stop scanning push this button again If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc it will stop scanning Scanning the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine Push the SCAN button until you hear a beep will appear on the dis play and the player will scan the first track on the next disc To stop scanning push this button again I...

Page 172: ...o return to the beginning of the current file push the side of the but ton one time quickly ST Stereo reception display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re ceived ST appears on the display If the signal becomes weak the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev ent the weak signal from creating noise If the signal becomes extremely weak t...

Page 173: ...e to track title to artist name then back to the elapsed time If this button is pushed while an MP3 WMA file that does not contain text data is playing NO TITLE will appear on the display If the entire text data is not displayed push and hold it until you hear a beep The rest of the text data will appear TUNE FILE Tuning and File up down Radio Turn the knob clockwise to step up the frequency Turn ...

Page 174: ... pushing the AUDIO CTRL knob briefly The name of the function of which the color was changed will appear on the display If you want to set that display color for all the function displays push the knob for 2 seconds ALL CHANGE will ap pear on the display To continue to change the display color of other functions select the function of which you want to change the dis play color and repeat steps 5 ...

Page 175: ...el is found Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner and service Contact your Toyota dealer for details Compact disc player Use this switch to skip up or down to a different track in either direction Quickly push and release the or side of the switch until the track you want to listen to is set If you want to return to the beginning of the current track push the side of the switch once quickly Wit...

Page 176: ...not be able to use the AUX adapter TS18008 To operate the sub woofer push the sub woofer on off switch To stop it push the switch again NOTICE To ensure correct audio video system operation Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio system Do not put anything other than a compact disc into the slot The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle may cause a noise from the speakers of ...

Page 177: ...tune in the second station until the origi nal signal can be picked up again AM Fading AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper atmosphere especially at night These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta tion causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak Station interference When a reflected sig nal and a signal received directly from a rad...

Page 178: ...Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc player from working On hot days use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player skip If moisture gets into your compact disc player you may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player appears to be working Remove the disc from the pl...

Page 179: ...scs NOTICE Do not use special shaped trans parent translucent low quality or la beled discs such as those shown in the illustrations The use of such discs may damage the player or changer or it may be impossible to eject the disc This system is not designed for use of dual discs Do not use dual discs because it may cause damage to the player or changer ...

Page 180: ...r Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc not in circles Dry it with another soft lint free cloth Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti static device MP3 WMA FILES MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3 and refers to an audio compression technology standard WMA is short for Windows MediaTM Audio WMA is able to compress audio data to about 1 2 the level of MP3 The MP...

Page 181: ...t in order to be able to enjoy a certain sound quality it is recom mended to use only discs recorded with a bit rate of at least 128 kbps The MP3 WMA player does not play back MP3 WMA files from discs record er using packet write data transfer UDF format Discs should be re corded using pre mastering software rather than packet write software There is no m3u playlist compatibility There is no compa...

Page 182: ... played back It may not be possible to play back CD R CD RW discs recorded on a mu sic CD recorder or a personal comput er because of disc characteristics scratches or dirt on the disc or dirt condensation etc on the lens of this unit Playback of discs recorded on a per sonal computer may not be possible depending on the application settings and the environment Record with the correct format For d...

Page 183: ...ning to end is treated as a single unit or session Multi session is a method of recording more than 2 sessions in one disc CD DA CD DA is an abbreviation of Compact Disc Digital Audio It refers to the uncom pressed format of regular CDs ID3 Tag This is a method of embedding track re lated information in an MP3 file This em bedded information can include the track title the artist s name the album ...

Page 184: ... extension m3u MP3 MP3 is short for MPEG 1 2 Audio Layer 3 It is an audio compression standard set by a working group MPEG of the ISO International Standards Organization MP3 is able to compress audio data to about 1 10 the level of a conventional disc WMA WMA is short for Windows MediaTM Audio It is the audio file format developed by Microsoft Corporation WMA is able to compress audio data to abo...

Page 185: ...SER from Jan 06 Prod OM35857U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 172 Air flow selector settings 175 Operating tips 175 Side vents 178 Air conditioning filter 178 05 11 29 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 186: ...172 2007 FJ CRUISER from Jan 06 Prod OM35857U 1 Air intake selector 2 A C button 3 Air flow selector 4 Temperature selector 5 Fan speed selector 05 11 29 Controls TS19001 ...

Page 187: ...low selector to the floor windshield position turns on the defogging defrosting function with the purpose of clearing the windshield In this position air intake selector mode changes to FRESH automatically to clear the windshield quickly If you want to return the setting to RECIRCU LATE mode press the air intake selec tor button once again 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents Tu...

Page 188: ...on the condi tion of the air conditioning system If the ambient temperature drops the air intake mode will automatically change from RECIRCULATE to FRESH after a few minutes This automatic change control mode can be cancelled by pushing and holding the button for longer than 2 sec onds The automatic change control mode will be reactivated if the ignition key is turned to the LOCK or ACC position A...

Page 189: ...use of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving on dusty roads close all windows If dust thrown up by ...

Page 190: ... FLOOR Air conditioning OFF For quick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best results set controls to Fan speed Any s...

Page 191: ...ever if the air flow selector is in the windshield position it is not possible to return to RECIRCULATE On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield the difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting Condition Moisture is on the outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards W...

Page 192: ...osed as shown TS19005 The air conditioning filter information label is placed inside of the glove box as shown and indicates that a filter has been installed The air conditioning filter prevents dust from entering the vehicle through the air conditioning vent TS19006 The air conditioning filter is behind the glove box 05 11 29 Side vents Air conditioning filter ...

Page 193: ...iciency inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched ule In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow such as inner city or desert areas early replacement may be required For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Scheduled Mainte nance Guide or Owner s Manual Supple ment TS19007 1 Open the glove box and slide off the damper as shown TS19008 ...

Page 194: ...ot wash or oil the filter If it is dirty it should be replaced When setting the filter to the filter case ensure that the flat side of the filter is down and the ribbed side is up Position the filter case so that the UP mark is pointing up and install it in the vehicle INFORMATION The air filter should be installed prop erly in position The use of air condi tioning with the air filter removed may ...

Page 195: ...UMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Accessory meter 182 Clock 188 Intuitive parking assist 189 Power outlet 191 Glove box 196 Auxiliary boxes 196 Cup holders 197 Bottle holder 199 Tie down hooks 200 Grocery bag cargo net hooks 200 Floor mat 201 05 11 29 SECTION 1 10 ...

Page 196: ...182 2007 FJ CRUISER from Jan 06 Prod OM35857U 1 Compass 2 Outside temperature display 3 Clinometer 4 SET button 5 E M button 05 11 29 Accessory meter TS10019 ...

Page 197: ...ally be set to the initial mode E M button This button is used to switch between English U S Customary System and metric units of the outside temperature display Each time you push this button the dis play switches The display variations are as follows Indication Outside temperature English U S Customary System E F Metric M C The initial mode will be English U S Cus tomary System units however if ...

Page 198: ...points north for about 3 sec onds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and then indicates the actual direction the vehicle facing When the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position it indicates the actual direction for about 5 seconds and then points in a random direction The compass may not indicates the cor rect direction in the following conditions The vehicle is s...

Page 199: ...agnets or a metal object on or near the accessory meter Doing this may cause malfunction of the compass sensor TS10008a CALIBRATING THE COMPASS deviation calibration The direction display on the compass deviates from the true direction deter mined by the earth s magnetic field The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle To adjust this deviation stop the vehicl...

Page 200: ...m for 6 seconds or push and hold the SET but ton for about 2 seconds The display will return to the outside temperature display CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped 05 11 29 LS10048 Samoa 5 Guam 8 Saipan 8 ...

Page 201: ...ircling calibration fails Er is dis played for 2 seconds and then COM PASS flashes It also flashes when cir cling calibration is not completed If you want to cancel the calibration be fore it is complete push the SET button for about 2 seconds Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed re pl...

Page 202: ...e the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped TS10011 The clinometer shows longitudinal and lat eral inclination of the vehicle The display ranges between 30 and 30 TS10004 To reset the hour Push the H button To reset the minutes Push the M button The key must be in the ACC or ON position If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock t...

Page 203: ...tch The indicator comes on and the buzzer will sound To turn off Push the switch again In the following cases the buzzer will sound several times to indicate that the system is not working properly When the temperature is extremely low When any of the sensors are malfunc tion If the buzzer keeps sounding intermittently with nothing close to the sensors have your Toyota dealer check the system TS10...

Page 204: ... judgment Make your driving decisions based on your ob servations Do not attach accessories or other objects to the vehicle within the sensor perceptible area Doing so may cause the system to malfunc tion which might result in an acci dent In certain situations the system will not function properly and when the vehicle approaches certain ob jects the system will not detect those objects Therefore ...

Page 205: ...towing hitch is mounted on your vehicle The system may not detect the follow ing Thin objects such as a wire or rope Objects with a surface area too small to reflect ultrasonic waves such as wire gauze Sound wave absorbing objects or mate rial such as cotton or snow A person near the vehicle depending on the type of clothes worn Objects with a sharp edge Small or short objects Tall objects with an...

Page 206: ...ease to below the standard or may be cut off completely even when the vehicle is sta tionary While the vehicle is being driven the maximum capacity of the power outlet is always 115 VAC 100W When the vehicle is stationary the maximum capacity of the power outlet varies depending on the fol lowing conditions a or b a The maximum capacity is 115 VAC 400W when the following condi tion applies Automat...

Page 207: ...or lever is in the P or N posi tion Manual transmission models The shift lever is in the neutral position and the clutch pedal is not depressed 3 Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance is within the maximum capacity of the power outlet and the appliance is not broken 4 Push the power outlet main switch again When the cabin temperature is high open the windows to cool the te...

Page 208: ...n their labels and in the manufacturers instruction man uals Do not modify disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter in any way Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents which could cause serious damage or injuries Contact a Toyota dealer for any necessary repairs To prevent injuries and accidents se curely fix all electric appliances be fore use and do not use any a...

Page 209: ...the power train components Do not use plug adaptors to con nect too many plugs to the power outlet If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is con nected replace the outlet Contact a Toyota dealer for any necessary replacements If the power outlet gets dirty turn the main switch off and use a soft clean dry wet cloth to wipe it gent ly Do not use any cleansing materi als such...

Page 210: ...the lever CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while driving To use the auxiliary boxes open the lids as shown in the following illustra tions CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving NOTICE Type A During hot weather the inte rior ...

Page 211: ... holding cups or drink cans securely To use them observe the following illustra tions CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans in the cup holder as such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the ve hicle during sudden braking or in an accident TS10018a Type A vehicles with automatic transmis sion 05 11 29 Cup holders ...

Page 212: ...rod OM35857U TS10027a Type B vehicles with manual transmis sion Type A and B cup holders are equipped with a detachable adapter for each holder When you remove the adapter a bigger cup can be held in the holder TS10029 Type C 05 11 29 ...

Page 213: ...ION Do not attempt to use the holder for any other purpose for which it was intended Inappropriately sized or shaped objects may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in jure people in the vehicle during a sudden braking or an accident NOTICE Do not put a cup or open bottle in the bottle holder because the con tents may spill when the door opens or closes 05 11 29 Bottle holder ...

Page 214: ... TS10015 Grocery bag hooks TS10024 Cargo net hooks These hooks are designed to hang things like grocery bags or cargo net To hang the cargo net use the cargo net hooks and rear tie down hooks Although the cargo net itself is not in cluded as an original equipment these hooks can be used to hang the cargo net NOTICE To prevent damage to the hooks do not hang any object heavier than 4 kg 8 8 lb in t...

Page 215: ...signed for use with two locking clips Attach the floor mat to the vehicle carpet using the clips Lock the clips into the holes in the vehicle carpet TS10017 CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident 05 11 29 Floor mat ...

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Page 217: ...em 207 Operation in foreign countries 207 Three way catalytic converters 208 Engine exhaust cautions 209 Facts about engine oil consumption 209 Brake system 210 Brake pad wear limit indicators 214 Rear step bumper 215 Your Toyota s identification 215 Theft prevention labels 216 Suspension and chassis 216 Tire information 217 Vehicle load limits 225 Cargo and luggage 226 Types of tires 228 05 11 29...

Page 218: ...ports cars de signed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Therefore sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover CAUTION Always observe the following precau tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your ve hicle In a rollover crash an unbelted per son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the driver and all pa...

Page 219: ... in But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km 1000 miles can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle Avoid full throttle acceleration when starting and driving Avoid racing the engine Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km 500 miles FUEL T...

Page 220: ...proves air quali ty by providing for better emissions in vehicle fleets and customer satisfaction through better vehicle performance CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE Cleaner burning gasoline including re formulated gasoline that contains oxy genates such as ethanol or MTBE is available in many areas Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline These...

Page 221: ...l leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK once and start it CAUTION Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting the engine If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground it is the fuel system has been damaged and it is in need of repair In this case...

Page 222: ...ay catalytic converter Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min utes Avoid racing the engine Do not push start or pull start your vehicle Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving Keep your engine in good running order Malfunctions in the engine electrical system electronic ignition system distributor ignition system or fuel systems could cause an ex tremely...

Page 223: ... and back win dow to ensure plenty of fresh air enters the vehicle If you can smell exhaust fumes even though there are no other vehicles in the sur rounding area have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer Continued inhalation of exhaust fumes can lead to death by gas poi soning FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine an...

Page 224: ...maintenance is to keep the en gine oil at the optimum level so that oil function will not be impaired Therefore it is essential that the oil level be checked regularly Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle NOTICE Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine trouble due to insufficient oil For detailed information on oil level che...

Page 225: ...nd hear a noise In this situation to let the anti lock brake system work for you just hold the brake pedal down more firmly Do not pump the brake in a panic stop This will result in reduced braking performan ce The anti lock brake system becomes op erative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km h 6 mph It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a spee...

Page 226: ...not de signed to shorten the stopping dis tance Always drive at a moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you Compared with vehicles without an anti lock brake system your vehicle may require a longer stopping dis tance in the following cases Driving on rough gravel or snow covered roads Driving with tire chains installed Driving over the steps such as the joints o...

Page 227: ...r of the following conditions oc curs this indicates a malfunction some where in the components monitored by the warning light system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on The light comes on while you are dri ving A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not ...

Page 228: ... sound in the engine compartment and feel the vibrations of the brake pedal This does not indicate a mal function The brake assist system becomes opera tive after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km h 6 mph It stops operating when the vehicle stops For an explanation of this system s warn ing light see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 101 ...

Page 229: ... Never drive the vehicle with anyone on the rear step bumper TS20006 The vehicle identification number VIN is the legal identifier for your vehicle This number is on the left top of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle TS20007 The vehicle identificat...

Page 230: ... is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may vio late certain state or federal laws CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chassis with lift kits spacers sprin...

Page 231: ...rading For details see Uniform tire quali ty grading that follows 4 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 299 5 Tire ply composition and mate rials Plies mean a layer of rub ber coated parallel cords Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire 6 Radial tires or bias ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall A tire not marke...

Page 232: ...out recom mended cold tire inflation pressure see Tires on page 320 10 Summer tire or all season tire An all season tire has M S on the sidewall The tire not marked with M S is a summer tire For details see Types of tires on page 228 TS20010 This illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN 1 DOT symbol 2 Tire Identification Number TIN 3 Tire manufacturer s identification ...

Page 233: ...t to section width 4 Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal 5 Wheel diameter in inches 6 Load index 2 digits or 3 digits 7 Speed symbol alphabet with one letter TS20008 1 Section width 2 Tire height 3 Wheel diameter TS20013 1 Bead 2 Sidewall 3 Shoulder 4 Tread 5 Belt 6 Inner liner 7 Reinforcing rubber 8 Carcass 9 Rim lines 10 Bead wires 11 Chafer 05 11 29 Tire size Name of each section of tire...

Page 234: ...ive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a speci fied government test course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations ...

Page 235: ...fe and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C cor responds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of per formance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that...

Page 236: ...ced of automatic transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats radio and heater to the extent that these items are available as factory installed equipment whether installed or not Curb weight the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and additional weight optional engine the...

Page 237: ... same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or Intended outboard sidewall deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or B the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Occupant distribution distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1 that follows R...

Page 238: ...buted in accordance with Table 1 that follows and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity number of occupants Vehicle normal load number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 through 4 2...

Page 239: ...ans combined weight of occupants cargo and lug gage Tongue load is included when trailer towing Seating capacity Total 5 Front 2 Rear 3 Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose esti mated average weight is 68 kg 150 lb per person Depending on the weight of each person the seating ca pacity given may exceed the total load capacity NOTICE Even if the number of occu pants are with...

Page 240: ...o not carry unneeded weight CAUTION To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks Keep cargo and luggage low as close to the floor as pos sible Do not place anything on the flattened seat or it may slide forward during braking Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment It is not designed for pa...

Page 241: ...ur ve hicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5x150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this m...

Page 242: ...e total load of occu pant s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capac ity do not apply the load uneven ly That may cause not only dam age to the tire but also deteriora tion to the steering ability due to unbalance of the vehicle causing an accident Determine what kind of tires your vehicle is originally equipped with 1 Summer tires Summer tires are high speed capabil ity tires b...

Page 243: ... compared with summer tires in highway driving The details about how to distinguish summer tires from all season tires are described on page 217 CAUTION Do not mix summer and all sea son tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous han dling characteristics resulting in loss of control Do not use tire other than the manufacturer s designated tires and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes di...

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Page 245: ...d driving Before starting the engine 232 How to start the engine 232 Tips for driving in various conditions 233 Off road driving precautions 234 Winter driving tips 236 Dinghy towing 237 Trailer towing 237 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 244 05 11 29 SECTION 3 ...

Page 246: ...tarter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position 4 Automatic transmission only De press the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off Before starting the engine be sure to fol low the instructions in a Before crank ing Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the ...

Page 247: ...ke and place the transmis sion in P automatic or in first or reverse manual If necessary block the wheels Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet To see whether they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle cautiously while li...

Page 248: ... whether the tires on your vehicle are high speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet If they are wet your vehicle will require a longer stopping distance and it may pull to one side when the brakes are applied Also the park ing brake will not hold the vehicle securely When driving your vehicle off road please observe the fol...

Page 249: ...nificantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the driver and all passengers should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is mov ing When driving off road or in rugged terrain do not drive at excessive speeds jump make sharp turns strike objects etc This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury You are also risking expensive da...

Page 250: ...lant pro vides protection down to about 35 C 31 F For the Canada Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 55 coolant and 45 deionized water This coolant pro vides protection down to about 42 C 44 F NOTICE Do not use plain water alone Check the condition of the battery and cables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter...

Page 251: ...er cables etc TS30001 Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed with four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground This may cause serious damage to your vehicle Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger and load carrying vehicle Tow ing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling performance braking durability and dri...

Page 252: ... established by the hitch manufacturer Even though the vehicle may be physically capa ble of towing a higher weight the operator must determine the maxi mum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating speci fied for the trailer hitch Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in seri ous pe...

Page 253: ...e hitch must be bolted securely to the vehicle frame and installed accord ing to the hitch manufacturer s instruc tions The hitch ball and king pin should have a light coat of grease Toyota recommends removing the trail er hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer to reduce the possibility of additional damage caused by the hitch if your vehicle is struck from behind After removing the hitch sea...

Page 254: ... will most likely find stamped on the coupler are Trailer class Typical trailer ball size III 2 in II 2 in I 1 7 8 in 2 Select the appropriate trailer ball to match or exceed the gross trailer weight rating of the trailer The trailer ball load rating should be printed on the top of the ball 3 When mounted in the ball mount the threaded ball shank must protrude be yond the bottom of the lock washer...

Page 255: ...nd in case it becomes dam aged or separated For correct safety chain procedures follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer s recommenda tions CAUTION If the total trailer weight exceeds 453 kg 1000 lb trailer brakes are required Never tap into your vehicle s hy draulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the tr...

Page 256: ...uled maintenance information in the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km 600 miles of trailer driving PRE TOWING SAFETY CHECK Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose up or nose down condition and check...

Page 257: ...dling of your vehicle and trailer causing sway Pay attention to the rear from time to time to pre pare yourself for being passed by large trucks or buses which may cause your vehicle and trailer to sway If swaying happens firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately but gradually Never increase speed Steer straight ahead If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes ...

Page 258: ...ts Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking effi ciency Improving fuel economy is easy just take it easy It will help make your vehicle last longer too Here are some specific tips on how to save money on both fuel and repairs Keep your tires inflated at the cor rect pressure Underinflation causes tire wear a...

Page 259: ... reducing your speed you will cut down on fuel con sumption Keep the front wheels in proper alignment Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine which in turn wastes fuel Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud etc This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corro sion Keep your veh...

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Page 261: ... while driving 251 If you cannot increase engine speed 251 If your vehicle overheats 252 If you have a flat tire 253 If your vehicle becomes stuck 262 If your vehicle needs to be towed 263 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 268 If you lose your keys 268 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 269 05 11 29 SECTION 4 ...

Page 262: ... at its normal speed but will not start 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again 2 If the engine will not start the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine on page 248 for further instruc tions 3 If the engine still will not start it needs adjustment or repair Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop If the engine will...

Page 263: ...ly produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1 If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle make sure the vehicles are not ...

Page 264: ...ble Booster battery c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged battery The recommended connecting points are shown in the following illustrations TS40001 Connecting point Do not connect ...

Page 265: ...ly keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the road to a safe place 2 Turn on your emergency flashers 3 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again If the engine will not start see If your vehicle will not start on page 248 in this Section CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be ...

Page 266: ...ng is normal if it has been used CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts 4 If the engine drive belt is broken or the coolant is leaking stop the engine im mediately Call a Toyota dealer for as sistance 5 If the engine drive belt is O K and there are no obvious leaks you may help the engine cool down more quickly by running it at ab...

Page 267: ... ported by the jack Otherwise personal injury may occur Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P automatic or reverse manual Block the wheel diag onally opposite to the one be ing changed if necessary Make sure to set the jack prop erly in the jack point Raising the ...

Page 268: ...ergency you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack each of the tools and their storage locations When storing the tool bag make sure it is securely held by the tightening strap TS40029 Turn the jack joint by hand To remove Turn the joint in direction 1 until the jack is free To store Turn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to pre vent it flying forward during a...

Page 269: ... nut wrench and remove them When storing the spare tire put it in place and secure it to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking TS40005 2 Block the wheel diagonally op posite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel block in front of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear wheels 05 11 29 Blocki...

Page 270: ...ected personal injury TS40008 4 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the han dle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remo...

Page 271: ...ont Rear 5 Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place JACK POINTS Front Under the frame side rail Rear Under the rear axle housing TS40030 Put a jack handle jack handle exten sions and jack handle end together as shown in the illustration 1 Jack handle end 2 Jack handle extensions 3 Jack handle 05 11 29 Positioning the jack ...

Page 272: ...of vehicle 6 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle as the jack touches the vehicle and begins to fit double check that it is properly positioned Rear side only When positioning the jack under the rear axle housing make sure the groove on the top of the jack fits with the rear axle housing TS40010 7 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tir...

Page 273: ...n the holes in the wheel with the bolts Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts TS40012 Before putting on wheels remove any corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to met al contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eve...

Page 274: ... could cause a seri ous accident If there is oil or grease on any bolt or nut clean it TS40014 10 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts Turn the jack handle extension coun terclockwise with handle to lower the vehicle Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any addition al leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pi...

Page 275: ... which could cause a serious accident TS40016a Aluminum wheel TS40015 Steel wheel 11 Reinstall the wheel ornament Put the wheel ornament into position and then tap it firmly with the side or heel of your hand to snap it into place CAUTION Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury Do not attach a heavily dam aged plastic wheel ornament It may fly off the wheel and c...

Page 276: ...ls jack and flat tire are se curely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a colli sion or sudden braking If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow mud sand etc then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward If your vehicle is equipped with the AUTO LSD system you can use it in this situation For details see AUTO LSD syst...

Page 277: ...com pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times consider other ways such as tow ing TS40017 a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front From rear b Using flat bed truck Two wheel drive models TS40018 a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front From rear b Using flat bed t...

Page 278: ... damaged use a towing dolly Two wheel drive models a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels NOTICE Never tow a vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground as this may cause serious damage to the transmission From rear Place the ignition key in the ACC position NOTICE When lifting wheels take care to ensure adequate ground clearance for t...

Page 279: ...ng towing Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position when tow ing from the rear without a towing dolly The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight b Using flat bed truck TS40019 c Towing with sling type truck All models c Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck ei ther from the front or rear This may cause body damage...

Page 280: ...his manner may be done only on hard surfaced roads for a short dis tance and at low speeds Also the wheels axles drive train steering and brakes must all be in good condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing ve hicles Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet and towing cable or chain The eyelet and towing cable or cha...

Page 281: ...ise excessive stress will be put on the eyelet and the towing cable or chain may break causing serious injury or damage If the towing vehicle can hardly move do not forcibly continue the towing Contact your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service for assistance Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible Keep away from the vehicle during towing The following methods are effective to get ...

Page 282: ...ft into the N position 5 Insert the cover 6 Start the engine For your safety keep the brake pedal depressed Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible You can purchase a new key at your Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number See the suggestion given in Keys on page 10 in Section 1 2 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate m...

Page 283: ...dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft or an accident Then have the identification number of your new transmitter registered At the same time you must bring all of the remaining transmitters to have them registered again as well You can use the wireless remote control system with the new transmitter Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information 05 11 29 If you lose your...

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Page 285: ... Jan 06 Prod OM35857U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 272 Washing and waxing your Toyota 273 Cleaning the interior 275 05 11 29 SECTION 5 ...

Page 286: ...ifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the following points should be observed If...

Page 287: ... washing The following cases may cause weakness to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When exposed to coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect When driving in areas where there is a lot of smoke soot dust iron dust or chemical substances When the vehicle...

Page 288: ...washed in an auto matic car wash but remember that the paint can be scratched by some types of brushes unfiltered washing water or the washing process itself Scratching reduces paint durability and gloss especially on darker colors The manager of the car wash should be able to advise you wheth er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the antenna make sure it...

Page 289: ...Do not wash the vehicle floor with water or allow water to get onto the floor when cleaning the vehicle interior or exterior Water may get into audio components or other electrical components above or un der the floor carpet or mat and cause a malfunction and it may cause body corrosion Vinyl interior The vinyl upholstery may be easily cleaned with a mild soap or detergent and water First vacuum o...

Page 290: ...ld window cleaner NOTICE When cleaning the inside of the rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connec tors Air conditioning control panel audio panel instrument panel console panel and switches Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke warm water then lightly wipe off dirt NOTICE Do not use organic substances sol vents kerosene alcoho...

Page 291: ...tch the fine grained surface of the leather Mildew may develop on soiled leath er upholstery Be especially careful to avoid oil spots Try to keep your upholstery always clean Long exposure to direct sunlight may cause the leather surface to harden and shrink Keep your ve hicle in a shaded area especially in the summer The interior of your vehicle is apt to heat up on hot summer days so avoid placi...

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Page 293: ...ance and care Maintenance requirements 280 General maintenance 281 Does your vehicle need repairing 283 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 284 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement 05 11 29 SECTION 6 ...

Page 294: ...control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec tiveness of the emission control sys tems You may also elect to have mainte nance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and...

Page 295: ... THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Items listed below should be checked from time to time e g each time when refueling Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the tank See page 309 in Section 7 3 for additional information Engine coolant level Make sure the coolant level is between the F and L lines on the see through reservoir when the engine is cold See page 294 in Section 7 2 for additional in...

Page 296: ...ion For folding down rear seatbacks and swing up rear seat cush ions check that the latches lock securely Seat belts Check that the seat belt system such as buckles retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly Make sure that the belt webbing is not cut frayed worn or damaged Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching Brake pedal Check the ped...

Page 297: ...are as follows Engine missing stumbling or pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle however wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked im mediately Flat looking tire excessive tire squeal when cornering...

Page 298: ... not been set in the OBD system Readiness codes are automatically set during ordinary driving However when the battery is disconnected or run down the codes are erased Also depending on your driving habits the codes may not be completely set Also if the malfunction indicator lamp had come on recently due to temporary mal function such as a loose fuel tank cap your vehicle may not pass the I M test...

Page 299: ...7 FJ CRUISER from Jan 06 Prod OM35857U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 286 Fuse locations 287 Do it yourself service precautions 288 Parts and tools 289 05 11 29 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 300: ...nd back window washer fluid tank 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil level dipstick 4 Engine coolant reservoir 5 Engine oil filler cap 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Fuse blocks 8 Battery 9 Condenser 10 Radiator 05 11 29 Engine compartment overview TS71001 ...

Page 301: ...287 2007 FJ CRUISER from Jan 06 Prod OM35857U TS71002a TS71003 Spare fuses TS71004 TS71005 Vehicles with power outlet 115 VAC only 05 11 29 Fuse locations ...

Page 302: ...nd spark plug boots etc will be hot So be care ful not to touch them Oil fluids and spark plugs may also be hot If the engine is hot do not remove the radiator cap or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself Do not leave anything that may burn easily such as paper or rags in the engine compartment Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames around fuel or the battery Their fumes are ...

Page 303: ... could be damaged Do not drive with the air cleaner filter removed or excessive engine wear could result Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame When closing the engine hood check to see that you have not for gotten any tools rags etc Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform do it yourself maint...

Page 304: ... Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding fluid CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION Tools Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional wrench for terminal clamp bolts CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES Parts if replacement is necessary Fuse with same amperage rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Parts Bulb with same...

Page 305: ...king the engine coolant level 294 Checking the radiator and condenser 295 Checking brake fluid 295 Checking power steering fluid 296 Checking tire inflation pressure 297 Checking and replacing tires 299 Rotating tires 301 Installing snow tires and chains 302 Replacing wheels 303 Aluminum wheel precautions 304 05 11 29 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 306: ...TICE Be careful not to drop engine oil on the vehicle components If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick We recommend that you use a funnel when adding oil The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between l...

Page 307: ...ommended viscosity SAE 5W 30 OIL003 Outside temperature SAE 5W 30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather If SAE 5W 30 is not available SAE 10W 30 may be used However it should be replaced with SAE 5W 30 at the next oil change API 02 Oil identification mark The ILSAC International Lubricant Stan dardization and Approval Committee Certi fication Mark is added to s...

Page 308: ...k the radiator hoses radiator cap and drain cock and water pump If you can find no leak have your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system CAUTION To prevent burning yourself do not remove the radiator cap when the en gine is hot Coolant type selection Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling system Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or simi...

Page 309: ...ion take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer CAUTION To prevent burning yourself be care ful not to touch the radiator or con denser when the engine is hot NOTICE To prevent damage to the radiator and condenser do not perform the work by yourself TS72004a To check the fluid level simply look at the see through reservoir The level should be between the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir It is normal fo...

Page 310: ...If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes flush the af fected area with clean water immedi ately If you still feel uncomfortable with your hands or eyes go to the doctor NOTICE If you spill some of the fluid be sure to wipe it off to prevent it from dam aging the parts or paintwork TS71006 If cold O K If cold add Close If hot add If hot O K Open Check the fluid level through the reser voir If ne...

Page 311: ...not to burn yourself NOTICE Avoid overfilling or the power steer ing could be damaged TS72001 Keep your tire inflation pressures at the proper level The recommended cold tire inflation pressures tire sizes and the com bined weight of occupants and cargo vehicle capacity weight are de scribed on pages 316 and 320 They are also described on the tire and loading information label as shown You should ...

Page 312: ...4 In case the tire inflation pressure is not within the prescribed range insert the compressed air from the valve In case of applying too much air press the center of the valve and release the air to adjust 5 After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and ad justment apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage 6 Install the tire valve cap If a gauge and air pump are not avai...

Page 313: ...sealing of the tire bead Wheel deformation and or tire separation A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards High tire pressure overinfla tion Poor handling Excessive wear Uneven wear A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards Tread wear indicator CHECKING YOUR TIRES Check the tire s tread for tread wear indicators If the indicators show replace the tires The loca tion of t...

Page 314: ... a tire beyond repair Any tires which are over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if damage is not obvious Tires deteriorate with age even if they have never or seldom been used This applies also to the spare tire and tires stored for future use REPLACING YOUR TIRES When replacing a tire use a tire of the same size and construction and the same or greater maximum load as th...

Page 315: ...f control Toyota recommends all tires be re placed at a time as a set See If you have a flat tire on page 253 for tire change procedure When a tire is replaced the wheel should always be balanced An unbalanced wheel may affect ve hicle handling and tire life Wheels can get out of balance with regular use and should therefore be balanced occasionally When replacing a tubeless tire the air valve sho...

Page 316: ...ollowing instructions Otherwise an accident may occur re sulting in death or serious injuries Do not use snow tires other than the manufacturer s recommended si ze as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control Four wheel drive models Do not use snow tires of different brands sizes construction or tread patterns as this may cause danger ous handling characteristi...

Page 317: ...icle to bounce Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel braking as use of chains may ad versely affect vehicle handling When driving with chains installed be sure to drive carefully Slow down before entering curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle Otherwise an accident may occur WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS If you have wheel damage such as bending cracks or heavy corrosion the wheel should be replac...

Page 318: ...esulting in loss of control Four wheel drive models Do not use wheels of different brands sizes and types as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control When installing aluminum wheels check that the wheel nuts are tight after driving your vehicle the first 1600 km 1000 miles If you have rotated repaired or changed your tires check that the wheel nuts are still t...

Page 319: ... Prod OM35857U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 306 Battery recharging precautions 307 Checking and replacing fuses 308 Adding washer fluid 309 Replacing light bulbs 309 05 11 29 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 320: ...g get medi cal attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately for emer gency...

Page 321: ...Clear or light yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 2 Be sure the power switch on the re charger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them CAUTION Always char...

Page 322: ...l is shown in the illustration If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good If the fuse has blown push a new fuse into the clip Only install a fuse with the amperage rat ing designated on the fuse box lid If you do not have a spare fuse in an emergency you can pull out the PWR OUTLET fuse which may be dispensable for normal driving ...

Page 323: ...how much to mix with water NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam age your vehicle s paint The following illustrations show how to gain access to the bulbs When replacing a bulb make sure the ignition switch and light switch are off Use bulbs with the wattage ratings given in the table The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs If any of the LED...

Page 324: ...f there is water pooled inside the light contact your Toyota dealer Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Headlights 60 55 A Front turn signal parking and front side marker lights 21 5 B Outside rear view mirror illumination lights 5 C Rear turn signal lights 5674 21 D Tail stop and rear side marker lights 7443 21 5 C Back up lights 921 18 C License plate lights 5 C Interior light 8 E Luggage compart ment li...

Page 325: ...th the cutouts of the mounting hole TS73005 3 Install the rubber cover as shown and fit it securely on the boss Plug in the connector Make sure the rubber cover fits securely on the connector and the headlight body Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer TS73006 TS73007 05 11 29 Front turn signal parking and front side marker...

Page 326: ... outside rear view mirror illumination light bulbs by yourself You may damage the ve hicle TS73008 Use a flathead screwdriver which is wrapped with a cloth TS73009 TS73010 a Back up light b Tail stop and rear side marker lights c Rear turn signal light 05 11 29 Outside rear view mirror illumination lights on some models Tail stop and rear side marker rear turn signal and back up lights ...

Page 327: ...313 2007 FJ CRUISER from Jan 06 Prod OM35857U TS73011 Use a Phillips head screwdriver TS73012 05 11 29 License plate lights ...

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Page 329: ...315 2007 FJ CRUISER from Jan 06 Prod OM35857U SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weights 316 Engine 316 Fuel 316 Service specifications 317 Tires 320 Fuses 321 05 11 29 SECTION 8 ...

Page 330: ...190 Towing capacity trailer weight cargo weight kg lb 2268 5000 1 Unladen vehicle 2 Two wheel drive models 3 Four wheel drive models Model 4 0L V6 1GR FE Type 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke mm in 94 0 95 0 3 70 3 74 Displacement cm3 cu in 3956 241 4 Fuel type Select premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 Research Oc tane Number 96 or higher for optimum engine per...

Page 331: ...cosity SAE 5W 30 Outside temperature Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity L qt Imp qt With manual transmission 9 4 9 9 8 3 With automatic transmission 9 8 10 4 8 6 Coolant type Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is used in your Toyota vehicle at factory fill In order to avoid technical problems only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high qual...

Page 332: ...nance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement When changing the automatic transmission fluid use only Toyota Genuine ATF Type WS ATF JWS3324 or NWS9638 to aid in assuring optimum transmission perfor mance Notice Using automatic transmission fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF Type WS may cause deterioration in shift quality locking up of your trans mission accompanied by vibration and ultimately damage...

Page 333: ... yokes Molybdenum disulfide lithium base chassis grease NLGI No 2 or lithium base multipurpose grease NLGI No 2 BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf with the engine running mm in 54 2 1 Pedal free play mm in 1 6 0 04 0 24 Pad wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Lining wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Parking brake adjustment when depressed with the force of 196 N 20 ...

Page 334: ...Rear Spare Wheel size P265 70R17 113S 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 17 7 1 2J P265 70R17 113S 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 17 7 1 2J NOTE For a complete information on tires e g replacing tires or replacing wheels see Checking tire inflation pres sure through Aluminum wheel precautions pages 297 through 304 in Section 7 2 Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft lbf 113 11 5 85 05 11 29 Tires ...

Page 335: ...0 A Right hand headlight low beam vehicles with daytime running light right hand head light vehicles without daytime running light 9 HEAD LO LH 10 A Left hand head light low beam vehicles with daytime running light left hand headlight ve hicles without daytime running light 10 HEAD HI RH 10 A Right hand head light high beam TS80003a Engine compartment 11 HEAD HI LH 10 A Left hand head light high b...

Page 336: ...rear differential lock system 32 PWR OUTLET 15 A Power outlet 33 RR WSH 15 A Back window wiper and washer multiplex communication system 34 ECU IG 10 A Anti lock brake system vehicle stability control system traction control system active traction control system AUTO LSD system multiport fuel injection system sequential multi port fuel injection system cruise con trol system back door lock system ...

Page 337: ... system 43 ABS SOL 30 A Anti lock brake sys tem vehicle stability control system traction control system active traction control system AUTO LSD system 44 POWER 30 A Power windows 45 AC 115V 80 A Power outlet Fuses type C 46 ALT 120 A AM1 AC 115V DEFOG DEFOG NO 2 STOP OBD J B TOWING TAIL AUX LP and OFFROAD LP fuses 47 HEATER 60 A Air conditioning system 05 11 29 ...

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Page 339: ...325 2007 FJ CRUISER from Jan 06 Prod OM35857U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners 326 05 11 29 SECTION 9 ...

Page 340: ...investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot be come involved in individual problems be tween you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Wash ington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department o...

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