Toyota FJ CRUISER - BROCHURE 2011, 2011 FJ Cruiser Brochure

Level ground never made a skillful climber.

discover how good you can be. For FJ Cruiser, that challenge came one summer day back in

1951 when the fi rst Toyota Land Cruiser, then called the BJ, started up the side of Mt. Fuji.

Scrambling ultimately to a spot designated Checkpoint No. 6, it accomplished a feat no

other vehicle in history had managed to achieve. The triumph not only demonstrated the

extraordinary capabilities of Toyota’s new SUV, but also marked the birth of a legend.

Today, more than 50 years and four million Land Cruisers later, the FJ Cruiser proudly

carries the torch of Toyota’s storied o -road legacy.

The off-road driving shown in this brochure was done in areas open to 4WD vehicles. Always be responsible when operating a vehicle
in the wilderness. Remember to cross streams only at designated road crossings and comply with all signs and barriers.

Sometimes it takes a tremendous challenge to

FJ Cruiser shown in Silver Fresco Metallic with available Upgrade Package and accessory roof rack.

Our engineering standards were written in stone.

After fi ve decades of o -road experience,

we know a few things about making vehicles that are capable and durable. And FJ Cruiser

is the latest benefi ciary of this proud heritage. Its V6 engine features Dual Independent

Variable Valve Timing with intelligence

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VVT-i

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. Cranking out 260 hp and 271 lb.-ft. of

torque, it has the muscle to take on mountains. Add to that an available 6-speed manual

transmission with 2-speed transfer case and an electronically controlled locking rear

di erential, and FJ Cruiser possesses impressive o -road capability. Solid body-on-frame

construction keeps the FJ rigid, which helps the suspension do its work. The independent

front suspension system delivers nearly eight inches of wheel travel, while the 4-link

rear suspension with lateral rod o ers more than nine inches. In short: On rocks, it rocks.

Back on pavement, its Vehicle Stability Control

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VSC

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adjusts engine power and braking to

help the vehicle maintain the direction in which it has been steered, while Traction Control

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TRAC) helps reduce slipping when accelerating.

In the end, while the terrain may be

uncertain, you can always count on the quality and reliability of FJ Cruiser.

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Before taking on steep slopes or crossing over a ridge, be aware
of your clearance angles. The greater the approach and departure
angles, the steeper the slope you can drive onto or off without
scraping your bumpers, while a greater breakover angle helps
avoid scrapes on the undercarriage.

Off-roading is inherently risky. Please use caution.

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ApproachDeparture

4x4 measurements

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Breakover

When faced with a large obstacle, like a rock, fallen tree or
gully, the best way to take advantage of your vehicle’s ground
clearance and avoid damaging your undercarriage is to attack
it diagonally. If you should happen to make contact, the FJ is
armed with standard skid plates.

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See footnote 16 in Disclaimers section.

Off-roading is inherently risky. Please use caution.