Toyota FJ Cruiser 2012 Owners Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before driving
2
When driving
Interior
3
features
Maintenance
4
and care
When trouble
5
arises
Vehicle
6
specifications
Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
Detailed vehicle information.
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For owners
Index
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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Before driving
1-1. Key information
Keys..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 30
Side doors............................ 33
Access doors........................ 36
Back door............................. 38
Glass hatch.......................... 43
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats........................... 47
Rear seats............................ 49
Head restraints..................... 55
Seat belts............................. 58
Steering wheel ..................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror.................................. 65
Outside rear view mirrors..... 68
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system................................ 76
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................... 78
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture......... 79
SRS airbags ......................... 81
Front passenger occupant
classification system........... 94
Child restraint systems ......... 99
Installing child restraints ..... 103
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When driving
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.............. 116
Engine (ignition) switch....... 127
Automatic Transmission..... 130
Manual Transmission ......... 132
Turn signal lever................. 134
Parking brake ..................... 135
Horn.................................... 137
1-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................... 71
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap.... 73
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters............ 138
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 141
Accessory meter................. 144
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight swi
tch.................. 146
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 148
Rear window wiper and
washer.............................. 150
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control...................... 151
Intuitive parking assist......... 155
Rear view monitor system... 160
Four-wheel drive system
(4WD models with
a manual transmission)..... 164
Four-wheel drive system
(4WD models with
an automatic
transmission) .................... 167
Active traction control
system .............................. 170
AUTO LSD system
(2WD models)................... 172
Rear differential lock
system .............................. 174
Clutch start cancel switch
(vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 177
Driving assist systems ........ 178
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions........... 183
Cargo and luggage ............. 188
Vehicle load limits............... 192
Winter driving tips ............... 193
Trailer towing ...................... 196
Dinghy towing ..................... 214
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Interior features
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 218
Rear window defogger ....... 225
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system...................... 226
Using the radio................... 230
Using the CD player........... 237
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs................................. 245
Operating an iPod .............. 252
Operating a USB
memory............................ 259
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 267
Using the AUX port............. 270
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 271
Detachable pole antenna ... 274
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio
system
Bluetooth
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.... 277
®
audio
system.............................. 280
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 285
®
Setting up a Bluetooth
enabled portable player.... 287
Bluetooth
®
audio system
setup ................................ 292
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
3-4. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellula
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)........... 293
Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)........... 297
Making a phone call........... 306
Setting a cellular phone...... 311
Security and system
setup ................................ 317
Using the phone book........ 322
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 330
• Interior lights .................... 331
• Personal lights ................. 332
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 333
• Glove box......................... 334
• Cup holders (front)........... 334
• Cup holders (rear)............ 337
• Bottle holders................... 338
• Auxiliary box..................... 339
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 340
Vanity mirrors..................... 341
Clock.................................. 342
Outside temperature
display.............................. 343
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 344
Power outlet (115V AC) ..... 345
Armrest............................... 351
Floor mat............................ 352
Luggage storage box
(vehicles without sub
woofer)............................. 354
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r phone)
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 355
Compass ............................ 358
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Maintenance and care
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 364
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 367
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 370
General maintenance......... 372
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 375
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 376
Hood................................... 380
Engine compartment .......... 381
Tires.................................... 395
Tire inflation pressure......... 403
Wheels................................ 407
Air conditioning filter........... 410
Key battery ......................... 413
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 415
Light bulbs.......................... 426
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When trouble arises
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Vehicle specifications
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 436
If your vehicle needs to
be towed........................... 437
If you think something is
wrong................................ 442
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 443
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 444
If you have a flat tire............ 454
If the engine will not start.... 467
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P
(vehicles with an
automatic transmission).... 468
If you lose your keys........... 469
If the vehicle battery is
discharged........................ 470
If your vehicle overheats..... 474
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 477
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency................... 479
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 482
Fuel information.................. 493
Tire information .................. 496
6-2. Customization
Customizable features........ 507
Items to initialize................. 509
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For owners
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 512
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 513
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 515
Index
Abbreviation list........................ 526
Alphabetical index.................... 528
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4
5
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What to do if.............................. 537
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P. 146, 147
Pictorial index
P. 380
P. 148
P. 146
P. 134, 146
P. 68
P. 274
Windshield wipers
Hood
Antenna
Exterior
Outside rear view mirror
illumination lights
Headlights and daytime
running lights
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Outside rear view mirrors
Front turn signal/parking and front
side marker lights
P. 395
P. 454
P. 403
P. 496
P. 36
Fuel filler door
P. 73
P. 134
P. 146
P. 33
Access doors
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
Side doors
Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
Rear turn signal lights
: If equipped
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Pictorial index
P. 225
P. 43
P. 146
P. 150
P. 38
Glass hatch
Rear window
defogger
Exterior
Rear window wiper
Back door
License plate lights
: If equipped
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Pictorial index
P. 58
P. 81
P. 55
P. 338
P. 337
P. 81
P. 352
P. 81
P. 339
P. 49
P. 137
P. 47
Head restraints
Bottle holders
Interior
Seat belts
SRS driver airbag
Horn
Auxiliary box
SRS front
passenger
airbag
Rear seats
Cup holders
Floor mats
Front seats
SRS side airbags
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P. 65
P. 340
P. 81
P. 341
P. 331
P. 332
P. 160
Pictorial index
Interior
Interior lights
SRS curtain shield airbags
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors
Personal lights
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Rear view monitor system
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P. 33
P. 71
P. 71
Inside door lock button
P. 34
Door lock switch
Window lock switch
Power window switches
: If equipped
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P. 130
P. 167
P. 334
P. 334
P. 135
P. 132
P. 164
P. 334
P. 135
P. 468
Pictorial index
Automatic transmission
Interior
Cup holders
Parking brake lever
Manual transmission
Shift lever
Shift lever
Shift lock override
button
Front-wheel drive control
lever
Cup holders
Four-wheel drive control
lever
Cup holders
Parking brake lever
: If equipped
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Pictorial index
P. 146
P. 134
P. 148
P. 138
P. 380
P. 334
P. 144
P. 150
P. 396
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Instrument panel
Gauges and meters
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
Accessory meter
Glove box
Tire pressure warning reset switch
Hood lock release lever
: If equipped
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P. 342
P. 436
P. 226
P. 76
P. 218
P. 225
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Clock
Emergency flasher switch
Air conditioning system
Rear window defogger switch
Audio system
Security indicator
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VSC OFF switch
P. 172, 179, 180
P. 174
P. 170
P. 345
P. 155
P. 252, 259, 270
P. 344
RR DIFF LOCK switch
A-TRAC switch
Power outlet
AUX port/USB port
Intuitive parking assist switch
Power outlet main switch
: If equipped
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P. 127
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Engine (ignition) switch
16
Audio remote control switches
P. 271
P. 298
P. 298
P. 151
Telephone switch
Talk switch
Cruise control switch
: If equipped
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P. 139
P. 177
P. 68
P. 64
P. 92
Pictorial index
Instrument panel light control dial
Instrument panel
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Tilt steering lock
release lever
RSCA OFF switch
CLUTCH START CANCEL switch
Outside rear view mirror switches
: If equipped
Pictorial index
P. 355
P. 103
Child restraint anchor brackets
Luggage compartment
Tie-down hooks
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P. 357
P. 356
P. 454
P. 454
P. 345
P. 357
P. 356
P. 354
Pictorial index
Luggage compartment
Shopping bag hooks
Cargo net hooks
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Jack
Shopping bag hooks*
Cargo net hooks*
Tools
Luggage storage
box*
Power outlet
: If equipped
*: Vehicles without sub woofer
For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota
does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage 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
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Scrapping your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
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Vehicle control and operation data recording
Your Toyota is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain
information about your vehicle’s operation, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position (except manual transmission)
The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehi-
cle is equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or
pictures.
● Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
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● Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your
vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle
performance.
Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is an event data
recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or near crash event.
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or near crash
event, this device may record the following information:
• Engine speed
• Whether the brake pedal was depressed or not
• Vehicle speed
• To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
• The transmission shift position (except manual transmission)
• Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
• Driver’s seat position
• SRS airbag deployment data
• SRS airbag system diagnostic data
• Front passenger’s occupant classification
• Whether the “RSCA OFF” indicator was turned on or off
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.
● Disclosure of the EDR data
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 leasing company for a
leased vehicle) is obtained
• Officially requested to by the police or other authorities
• Necessary, for use as a defense for Toyota in a lawsuit
• Ordered to by a court of law
However, if necessary, Toyota will:
• Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing
details of the vehicle owner, and that only when deemed necessary
• Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification information to a
non-Toyota organization for research purposes
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CAUTION
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.
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Symbols used throughout this manual
CAUTION
NOTICE
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and
other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. a lid opens).
Cautions & Notices
This 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.
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 reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota
and its equipment.
Symbols used in illustrations
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do
not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
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Before driving
1
1-1. Key information
Keys................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control..... 30
Side doors.......................... 33
Access doors ..................... 36
Back door........................... 38
Glass hatch........................ 43
Adjustable components
1-3.
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats......................... 47
Rear seats.......................... 49
Head restraints................... 55
Seat belts........................... 58
Steering wheel................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ............................... 65
Outside rear view mirrors... 68
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ............................. 76
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................ 78
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture....... 79
SRS airbags....................... 81
Front passenger occupant
classification system........ 94
Child restraint systems....... 99
Installing child restraints... 103
1-4. Opening and clos
the windows
Power windows.................. 71
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap................................... 73
ing
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1-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles with wireless remote control system
Master keys (with wireless
remote control function)
Operating the wireless remote
control function (P. 30)
Valet key
Key number plate
Vehicles without wireless remote control system
Master keys
Valet key
Key number plate
Keys
■ Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. (P. 469)
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a wireless remote control key onto an aircraft, make sure you
do not press any buttons on the wireless remote control key while inside the
aircraft cabin. If you are carrying a wireless remote control key in your bag
etc, ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the wireless remote control key to emit radio waves
that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
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1-1. Key information
NOTICE
■ To prevent key damage
● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
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Before driving
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Sounds alarm
(push and hold)
When PANIC button is pushed for longer
than about one second, an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person
from trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.
Wireless remote control
■ Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■
Panic mode
LOCK
UN
LOCK
PANIC
■ Door lock buzzer
If a door or glass hatch is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds for 10 seconds if
an attempt to lock the door and glass hatch are made. Fully close the door
and glass hatch to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
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: If equipped
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