Toyota Fj Cruiser 2008 Owner's Manual

2008

Quick Reference Guide

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INDEX

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Engine maintenance 7 Fuel tank door release and cap 6 Hood release 7 Indicator symbols 4-5 Instrument cluster 4 Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry

Accessory meter 13 Air Conditioning/Heating 16 Audio 14-15 Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) 18 Automatic Transmission 8 Bottle holders-Rear seat 19 Clock 16 Cruise control 17 Cup holders 18 Door-Back 13 Four-wheel drive 9 Intuitive parking assist 17 Light control-Instrument panel 17

Lights1& turn signals 12

Manual Transmission 8 Parking brake 10 Power outlet-12V DC 19 Power outlet-115V AC 19 Seat adjustments-Front 10 Seats-Folding rear seats 11 Seats-Head restraints 10 Seats-Removing rear seats 11 Tilt steering wheel 8 Windows 13 Windshield wipers & washers 12

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY FEATURES

Door locks 20 Seat belts 20 Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20 Spare tire & tools 21 Tire Pressure Warning System 21

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable

options.

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls (if equipped)

Power rearview mirror controls Instrument panel light control Headlight and turn signal control Wiper and washer controls Back window defogger button Emergency flasher button Audio system Clock Front passenger occupant classification indicator Front passenger seat belt reminder light Air Conditioning controls Rear differential lock button Active traction control switch Sub woofer ON-OFF button Power outlet AUX audio jack

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Intuitive parking assist switch

Power outlet main switch “AUTO LSD” button

Ignition Cruise control

Hood release Clutch start cancel switch Volume control switch (for audio)

“ ” button (for audio)

“MODE” button (for audio)

If equipped

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Tachometer Service indicators and reminder Speedometer Vol tmet er Automatic Transmission indicator Engine coolant temperature Fuel gauge Trip meter reset knob Odometer and two trip meters

Indicator symbols

Brake system warning

Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Battery warning

Low engine oil pressure warning

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

Engine oil replacement reminder

•Vehicle Stability Control warning

•“AUTO LSD” warning

•Traction Control warning

•Active Traction Control warning

For details, refer to “If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds” Section 5-2, 2008 Owner’s Manual.

For details, see “Rear differential lock system,” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.

Low fuel level warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning

Unengaged “Park” warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

Engine immobilizer system indicator

Front passenger occupant classification indicator

Headlight high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Automatic Transmission indicator

Rear differential lock indicator

Center differential lock indicator

Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator

Four-wheel drive indicator

Slip indicator

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

“AUTO LSD” indicator

Active Traction Control System indicator

Cruise Control indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.

OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Pull

Hang

Tu rn

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Keyless entry (if equipped)

Beep sound can be switched “ON” or “OFF” by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Locking operation

Push

Unlocking operation

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

After unlocking, if a door is

NOTE:

not opened within 60 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.

Panic button

KCOL

Push and hold

Hood release

Pull

Engine maintenance

Pull up latch and raise hood

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Windshield and back window washer fluid tank Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap

Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will

help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,” “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement.”

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Automatic Transmission

Park

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

D 4

Fourth gear

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

The key must be in the “ON” position and the brake pedal depressed

to shift from “Park.”

Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.

Manual Transmission

For safety, the engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is FULLY depressed. This function can be cancelled by pushing the “Clutch start cancel switch.”

Tilt steering wheel

Hold the steering wheel, pull the lock release lever, tilt to the desired angle and release the lever.

Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Four-wheel drive (if equipped)

Part-time four-wheel drive models

High speed (2WD)

High speed (4WD)

Shift to “H4” with speed below 50 mph.

Low speed (4WD)

Stop vehicle, shift to “N” position, then move the lever to “L4.”

NOTE: For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, shift vehicle into “H2” position.

Full-time four-wheel drive models

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

High speed

Center differential locked. Depress the clutch pedal to shift from “LL.”

Low speed

Center differential locked. Depress the clutch pedal to shift from “HL” when vehicle is stopped or when speed is below 5 mph.

NOTE: For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, shift vehicle into “H” position.

Rear differential lock button

Before using the rear differential lock button:

•Shift the lever into “L4” (part-time 4WD models)

•Shift the lever into “LL” (full-time 4WD models)

Rear differential lock/unlock

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Parking brake

Set

Pull

Seat adjustments-Front

Release

(1) Pull slightly

(2) Push

(3) Lower

Position Cushion angle (driver side only)

Height crank (driver side only) Seatback angle

Seats-Head restraints

Front Rear

Lock release button

Seats-Folding rear seats

(2) Remove

(1) Push

(5) Fold-down

(3) Pull up

Seats-Removing rear seats

(1) Pull up (2) Loosen

(4) Push down

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

(3) Separate

(4) Fold

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Lights & turn signals

Headlights

High beam

Headlights

Parking lights

-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after 30

seconds when all doors are closed with the key in “ACC” or “LOCK.” Lights may also be turned off by pushing lock button on remote twice.

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) Automatically turns

on the headlights at a reduced intensity.

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Low beam

High beam flasher

Lane change

Left turn

Windshield wipers & washers

Front

Adjust interval

Interval wipe

Pull to wash and wipe

Slow

Fast

Rear (if equipped)

Wash and wipe

Wipe

Interval wipe

Wash and wipe

NOTE: Rear wiper and washer operate only when back window is fully closed.

Windows

Driver side

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Down

Windows lock switch

Automatic down operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down and release to fully open. To stop window at any point, lightly pull the switch up. Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains operable.

Door-Back

Open/Close

Unlock

Pull

Lock

Lock in place

Unlock

Lock

* Back door can be locked into place

when it is fully open.

Accessory meter (if equipped)

Compass Outside temperature display Clinometer-vehicle slant Calibrating the compass setting Switching between Fahrenheit and Celcius of thermometer

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Typ e 1

Push to turn ON/OFF

Seek station/ CD track select

Station/CD track scan

Typ e 2

Push to turn ON/OFF

Station/CD track scan

Eject CD

Seek station/ CD track select

Preset buttons-functions in other modes indicated above number.

Mode

Preset buttons-functions in other modes indicated above number.

View radio and CD information

Load CD(s)

View genre/Push to skip up/down folder

Push to adjust tone & balance

Push to skip up/down folder

Push to adjust tone & balance

View radio and CD information

CD PLAYER

To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.

CD Changer (Type 2)

-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.

-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.

Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.

-To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE.”

-To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “FOLDER” or

“TYPE/FOLDER.”

RADIO

Preset buttons Tune in the desired station and press a preset button (1-6)

until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select. “SCAN” Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection.

Steering wheel switches (if equipped)

“ ”

Volume control

“ ”

-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek

the next strong station.

-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to the next or previous track. “MODE”

Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio “OFF.”

Subwoofer switch (if equipped)

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

ON/OFF

AUX audio jack

By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning/Heating

Fresh or recirculated cabin air Air Conditioning ON/OFF Airflow vent selector In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging. Temperature Fan speed Rear defogger

Clock

H- Hour set M- Minute set

Cruise control (if equipped)

Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Cancel

System ON/OFF

Set/Decrease speed

The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.

The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

Resu me speed

/Increase

Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)

ON/OFF switch

When vehicle is in reverse, a buzzer will sound to inform driver when nearing an obstacle. The system can only be used when the transmission is in the “R” position.

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness control

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) (if equipped)

2WD only

Push the “AUTO LSD” switch when the vehicle is stopped. To deactivate, push the switch again.

NOTE: This system should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on

slippery or unpaved surfaces.

Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for complete details on this system before attempting to use it.

Cup holders

Automatic Transmission models

Detachable adapter Detachable adapter

Manual Transmission models

Rear console

Bottle holders-Rear seat

Power outlet-12V DC

Instrument panel

Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.

Power outlet-115V AC (if equipped)

ON/OFF switch

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Push

Indicator

Luggage compartment

The illumination changes according to the maximum available capacity.

•Green and Yellow 115V AC/400W

•Yellow 115V AC/100W

Engine must be running in order to use the 115V AC power outlet.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seat belts

Take up slack

Too high

Keep as low on hips as possible

If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be reextended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Door locks

Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower

Lock

Unlock

Tire Pressure Warning System

If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (including the spare), indicator light will come on. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Jack

Tool bag

Removing the spare tire

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Remove the wheel ornament (aluminum wheel only). Turn the hold-down nuts counterclockwise and remove.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and tire changing procedures.

Customer Experience Center

1-800-331-4331

MN 00505-QRG08-FJC

Printed in the USA 7/07

Abbreviation list

Abbreviation/Acronym list

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

2WD Two Wheel Drive 4WD Four Wheel Drive

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System

ACC Accessory

AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence shifting

ALR Automatic Locking Retractor

A-TRAC Active Traction Control

AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential

CRS Child Restraint System

E/M English/U.S. Customary System and metric ECU Electronic Control Unit EDR Event Data Recorder

ELR Emergency Locking Retractor GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

I/M Emission inspection and maintenance

INT Intermittent

LED Light Emitting Diode

LT Light truck

M + S Mud + Snow

MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl

MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

OBD On Board Diagnostics

RES Resume

RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock

SRS Supplemental Restraint System

TIN Tire Identification Number

394

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control

TWI Treadwear indicators

VIN Vehicle Identification Number

VSC Vehicle Stability Control

395

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Before driving

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................... 70

1-1. Key information.................. 28

Keys..................................... 28

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors............. 30

Wireless remote control ....... 30

Side doors............................ 33

Access doors........................ 36

Back door............................. 38

Glass hatch.......................... 41

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering

wheel)................................ 43

Front seats........................... 43

Rear seats............................ 44

Head restraints..................... 49

Seat belts............................. 51

Steering wheel ..................... 57

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 58

Outside rear view mirrors..... 59

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows............................ 62

Power windows .................... 62

1-5. Refueling............................. 64

Opening the fuel tank cap.... 64

1-6. Theft deterrent system ...... 68

Engine immobilizer

system................................ 68

1-7. Safety information.............. 71

Correct driving posture......... 71

SRS airbags ......................... 73

Front passenger occupant

classification system........... 85

Child restraint systems ......... 90

Installing child restraints....... 93

When driving

2-1. Driving procedures........... 104

Driving the vehicle.............. 104

Engine (ignition) switch....... 114

Automatic

Manual Transmission ......... 119

Turn signal lever................. 121

Parking brake ..................... 122

2-2. Instrument cluster............ 124

Gauges and meters............ 124

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 127

Accessory meter................. 130

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers.............................. 131

Headlight switch ................. 131

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 133

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................. 135

Transmission

...... 117

2-4. Using other driving

systems ........................... 136

Cruise control...................... 136

Intuitive parking assist......... 139

Four-wheel drive system

(4WD models with a manual

transmission) .................... 144

Four-wheel drive system

(4WD models with an

automatic transmission).... 146

Active traction control

system .............................. 148

AUTO LSD system (2WD

models)............................. 150

Rear differential lock

system .............................. 152

Clutch start cancel switch

(vehicles with a manual

transmission) .................... 155

Driving assist systems ........ 156

2-5. Driving information........... 160

Off-road precautions........... 160

Cargo and luggage ............. 165

Vehicle load limits............... 168

Winter driving tips ............... 169

Trailer towing ...................... 172

Dinghy towing ..................... 182

Interior features

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger...... 184

Air conditioning system....... 184

Rear window defogger........ 190

3-2. Using the audio system... 191

Audio system types............ 191

Using the radio................... 194

Using the CD player........... 200

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs....................... 208

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 217

Operating the sub woofer... 220 Changing display color

(type B only)..................... 221

Using the AUX adapter....... 222

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 224

3-3. Using the interior lights... 226

Interior lights list ................. 226

• Interior lights..................... 227

3-4. Using the storage

features........................... 228

List of storage features....... 228

• Glove box......................... 228

• Cup holders (front)........... 229

• Cup holders (rear)............ 232

• Bottle holders................... 233

• Auxiliary box..................... 234

3-5. Other interior features ..... 235

Sun visors........................... 235

Vanity mirror....................... 236

Clock .................................. 237

Outside temperature

display.............................. 238

Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 239

Power outlet

(if 115V AC equipped)...... 240

Armrest............................... 246

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Floor mat............................ 247

Luggage storage box (vehicles

without sub woofer).......... 248

Luggage compartment

features............................ 249

Compass............................ 252

Maintenance and care

4-1. Maintenance and care...... 258

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior................. 258

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior.................. 260

4-2. Maintenance ..................... 263

Maintenance

requirements.................... 263

General maintenance......... 265

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs.......................... 268

4-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance................... 269

Do-it-yourself service

precautions ...................... 269

Hood................................... 273

Engine compartment.......... 274

Tires................................... 287

Tire inflation pressure......... 292

Wheels............................... 296

Air conditioning filter........... 298

Key battery......................... 301

Checking and replacing

fuses ................................ 303

Light bulbs.......................... 314

When trouble arises

5-1. Essential information....... 322

If your vehicle needs to be

towed................................ 322

If you think something is

wrong................................ 327

Fuel pump shut off

system.............................. 328

Event data recorder............ 329

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency ...................... 331

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds.............................. 331

If you have a flat tire........... 340

If the engine will not start.... 350

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P ................... 351

If you lose your keys........... 352

If the vehicle battery is

discharged........................ 353

If your vehicle overheats..... 356

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 359

Vehicle specifications

6-1. Specifications ................... 362

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 362

Fuel information.................. 372

Tire information................... 375

6-2. Customization................... 386

Customizable features........ 386

Items to initialize ................. 388

For owners

Reporting safety defects for

U.S. owners...................... 390

Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners

(in French) .........................391

Index

Abbreviation list ........................ 394

Alphabetical index..................... 396

What to do if............................... 404

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