2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser Owners Manual

hand side

Wheel chock

positions Behind the rear right- hand side tire Behind the rear left- hand side tire In front of the front right-hand side tire In front of the front left-hand side tire

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Remove the wheel ornament using the wheel nut wrench or the remover as shown. To protect the wheel and wheel ornament, place a rag between the wheel nut wrench or the remover and the wheel ornament, as shown in the illustration.

Aluminum wheel

Steel wheel

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Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one turn).

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Assembling the jack handle. Remove the jack handle, jack handle extension bar and jack han- dle bar from the tool bag and assemble by following these steps. Loosen the screw using either the jack handle or a screwdriver.

the bolts and

the

jack handle Assemble extension bar and the jack handle bar and tighten the bolts. Check that the bolts are firmly tightened.

the

Assemble jack handle extension bar and the jack handle and tighten the screw. Check that the screw is firmly tightened.

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Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown.

Front Rear Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place.

Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground.

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.

Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire.

When resting the tire on the ground, place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface.

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Front

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Installing the tire

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Remove any dirt or foreign mat- ter from the wheel contact sur- face.

If foreign matter is on the wheel contact surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while the vehicle is in motion, and the tire may come off the vehicle.

Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately the same amount.

Replacing a steel wheel

Tapered portion

Tighten the nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel sheet.

Disc wheel sheet

Replacing an aluminum wheel

Washer

Tighten the nuts until the washer of the nut comes into loose con- tact with the disc wheel.

Disc wheel

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Lower the vehicle.

Firmly tighten each nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque: 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)

Reinstall the wheel ornament.

Aluminum wheel

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Steel wheel

Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools

Install the flat tire in the reverse order of removal. Tightening torque: 44 ft·lbf (60 N·m, 6.1 kgf·m)

Vehicles with rear view monitor system: Install the spare wheel cover in the reverse order of removal.

Tighten the bolt. Tightening torque: 10 ft·lbf (14 N·m,1.4 kgf·m)

Stow the tools and jack securely.

■After completing the tire change

The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (→P. 396)

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CAUTION

■Using the jack

Improper use of the jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to the vehicle suddenly falling off the jack. ●Do not use the jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install-

ing and removing tire chains.

●Only use the jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.

Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other jacks for replac- ing tires on this vehicle.

●Always check that the jack is securely set to the jack point. ●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack. ●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the

jack.

●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it. ●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. ●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to

replace the tire.

●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle. Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or near the vehicle will be injured.

■Using the jack handle

Tighten all the square head bolts securely to prevent the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

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CAUTION

■Replacing a flat tire

●Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury: • Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in

handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.

• Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes imme-

diately after the vehicle has been driven. After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.

●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to

loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury. • Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 83 ft·lbf (113

N·m, 11.5 kgf·m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi-

cally designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the

tapered ends facing inward. (→P. 408)

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NOTICE

■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat tire. Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair.

■When replacing the tires

●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor- rectly.

●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-

mitters as well.

■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-

ters When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. (→P. 396) ■To prevent damage to the wheel ornament

Vehicles with a steel wheel: Do not attach wheel ornament to the wheel on the back door. Vehicles with rear view monitor system: Do not install a wheel with the ornament attached onto the back door.

■To prevent damage to the camera (vehicles with rear view monitor

system) Be careful not to impact or damage the camera when installing or remov- ing the spare tire.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the engine will not start

If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting procedure (→P. 127) or releasing the steering lock (→P. 128), confirm the following points. ■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-

ates normally. One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.

Refuel the vehicle.

● The engine may be flooded.

Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting procedures.

● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.

(→P. 76)

■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume. One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 470) ● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and

headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound. One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected. ● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 470) Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.

Set the parking brake. Turn the engine switch to the ACC or ON position. Depress the brake pedal.

Pry the cover up with a flat- head screwdriver or equiva- lent.

Press the shift lock override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If you lose your keys

New genuine Toyota keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using one of the master keys and the key number stamped on your key number plate. (→P. 28)

■If you lose all your master keys

You cannot make new keys; the whole engine immobilizer system must be replaced.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the vehicle battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s battery is discharged. You can call your Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi- cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your Toyota following the steps below.

Connecting the jumper cables

Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in the illustration.

Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle. Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the vehicle’s engine.

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Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con- nected.

Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged (vehicles with an

automatic transmission) The engine cannot be started by push-starting.

■Avoiding a discharged battery

●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned

off.

●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run- ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.

■Charging the battery

The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer- tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)

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CAUTION

■Avoiding battery fires or explosions

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam- mable gas that may be emitted from the battery. ●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi- nal.

●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-

minals.

●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near

the battery.

■Battery precautions

The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre- cautions when handling the battery. ●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.

●Do not lean over the battery. ●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention. Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received.

●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and

other battery-related parts.

●Do not allow children near the battery.

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NOTICE

■To prevent damaging the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission) Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle, because the three-way catalytic con- verter may overheat and become a fire hazard.

■When handling jumper cables

Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle overheats

If your engine overheats:

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi- tioning system. Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood. If you see steam:

Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides and then restart the engine.

If you do not see steam:

Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.

Check to see if the cooling fan is operating. If the fan is operating:

Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.

If the fan is not operating:

Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota dealer.

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The engine has cooled down sufficiently. The engine coolant temperature gauge indicates C. Check the engine coolant level. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator, hoses and under the vehicle. Note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used.

Add engine coolant if required. Water can be used in an emer- gency is unavailable. (→P. 486)

if engine coolant

Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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■Overheating

If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating. ●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of

power is experienced.

●Steam is coming from under the hood.

CAUTION

■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of

your vehicle ●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus- ing serious injury such as burns.

●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the

engine is running.

●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.

Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released under pressure.

NOTICE

■When adding engine coolant

Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant. When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.

Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift lever in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N (vehicles with a manual transmission). Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire. Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide traction under the tires. Restart the engine. Turn off the VSC. (→P. 179, 180) Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

■Emergency hook

When your vehicle becomes stuck and cannot move, the emergency hook is used for another vehicle to pull your vehi- cle out in an emergency. Your vehicle is not designed to tow another vehicle.

Do not use the rear hook. It is not designed for towing.

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CAUTION

■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle

If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur- rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.

■When shifting the shift lever

Vehicles with automatic transmission: Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components

●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine. ●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may

require towing to be freed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following pro- cedure:

Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle. Shift the shift lever to N.

If the shift lever is shifted to N

After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road. Stop the engine.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as possible.

Stop the engine by turning the engine switch the ACC position.

to

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

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CAUTION

■If the engine has to be turned off while driving

●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.

●Never attempt to remove the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weights

Overall length Overall width

Overall height*

Wheelbase Front tread Rear tread

2WD models 4WD models

Vehicle capacity weight (Occupants + luggage)

183.9 in. (4670 mm) 75.0 in. (1905 mm) 71.3 in. (1810 mm) 72.0 in. (1830 mm) 105.9 in. (2690 mm) 63.2 in. (1605 mm) 63.2 in. (1605 mm)

1130 lb. (510 kg)

TWR (Trailer weight + cargo)

With brake

4700 lb. (2130 kg)

Without brake

1000 lb. (453 kg)

*: Unladen vehicle

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Vehicle identification

■ Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel.

This number is stamped on the front right frame.

This number Certification Label.

is also on

the

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The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

1GR-FE 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline 3.70 × 3.74 in. (94.0 × 95.0 mm) 241.4 cu.in. (3956 cm3) Automatic adjustment Automatic adjustment

Unleaded gasoline only 87 (Research octane number 91) or higher

19.0 gal. (72.0 L, 15.8 lmp.gal.)

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■ Engine number

Engine

Model Type Bore and stroke Displacement Drive belt tension Valve clearance

Fuel

Fuel type Octane rating Fuel tank capacity (Reference)

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Lubrication system

Oil capacity (Drain and refill - reference*) With filter

6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp.qt.)

Without filter

6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp.qt.)

*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchanging. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. ■ Engine oil selection “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity. Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20

SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.

Outside temperature

Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example): ● The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.

● The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.

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How to read oil container label: The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission 10.4 qt. (9.8 L, 8.6 Imp.qt.) Vehicles with a manual transmission 9.9 qt. (9.4 L, 8.3 Imp.qt.) Use either of the following. • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” • Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone.

Cooling system

Capacity

Coolant type

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Ignition system

Spark plug Make Gap

DENSO

SK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)

NOTICE

■Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

Electrical system

Battery Specific gravity reading at 68°F (20°C):

Charging rates

1.250 ⎯ 1.290 Fully charged 1.160 ⎯ 1.200 Half charged 1.060 ⎯ 1.100 Discharged

Quick charge Slow charge

15 A max. 5 A max.

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Differential

Front (4WD models)

Oil capacity

Rear

Vehicles with a manual transmission 1.48 qt. (1.40 L, 1.23 Imp.qt.) Vehicles with an automatic transmission 1.64 qt. (1.55 L, 1.36 Imp.qt.) Vehicles with a rear differential lock 2.59 qt. (2.45 L, 2.16 Imp.qt.) Vehicles without a rear differential lock 2.64 qt. (2.50 L, 2.20 Imp.qt.)

Oil type and viscosity*

Front (4WD models)

Rear

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

Automatic transmission

Fluid capacity* Fluid type

11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp.qt.) Toyota Genuine ATF WS

*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,

contact your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■Automatic transmission fluid type

Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle.

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Manual transmission

Gear oil capacity (Reference) Gear oil type Recommended gear oil viscosity

1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.) Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90

Clutch

Clutch free play Fluid type

Transfer (4WD models)

Oil capacity

Oil type*

Recommended oil viscosity

0.2 ⎯ 0.6 in. (5 ⎯ 15 mm) SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

Vehicles with an automatic transmission 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp.qt.) Vehicles with a manual transmission 1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)

Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or equivalent SAE 75W

*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

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Brakes

Pedal clearance *1
Pedal free play Brake pad wear limit Parking brake lining wear limit Parking brake lever travel *2
Fluid type

2.1 in. (54 mm) Min. 0.04 ⎯ 0.24 in. (1 ⎯ 6 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) 5 — 7 clicks SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,

50 kgf) with the engine running.

*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N, 20.0

kgf).

Chassis lubrication

Propeller shafts

Spider

Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2

Slide yoke

Molybdenum — disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2

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Steering

Free play

Power steering fluid type

Tires and wheels

Tire size

Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Wheel size Wheel nut torque

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm) Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III

P265/70R17 113S Front tires: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear tires: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Spare tire: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) 17 × 7 1/2J 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)

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Light bulbs

Light Bulbs Headlights and daytime running lights* Front turn signal/ parking and front side marker lights Outside rear view mirror illumination lights Rear turn signal lights Stop/tail and rear side marker lights Back-up lights License plate lights Front interior light Personal lights Rear interior light

Bulb No.

Type

—

—

—

—

7443

921
—

—

60/55

21/5

21

21/5

16

Exterior

Interior

If equipped

*: A: HB2 halogen bulbs B: Single end bulbs C: Wedge base bulbs (clear) D: Wedge base bulbs (amber) E: Double end bulbs

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6-1. Specifications Fuel information

Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline. Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage. At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

■If your engine knocks

●Consult your Toyota dealer. ●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

■Gasoline quality

In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.

■Gasoline quality standards

●Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed a specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is expected to be applied worldwide.

●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required

emission levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.

●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,

and customer satisfaction through better performance.

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■Toyota recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent additives ●Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives

to avoid build-up of engine deposits.

●All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or

keep clean intake systems.

■Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline

Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many areas. Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.

■Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline

DO NOT use gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol.

(15% ethanol)

(50% ethanol)

(85% ethanol)

●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-

mum of 10% ethanol. DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that could contain more than 10% etha- nol, including from any pump labeled E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only some examples of fuel containing more than 10% ethanol).

●If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no

lower than 91.

●Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.

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■Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

NOTICE

■Notice on fuel quality

●Do not use improper fuels.

If improper fuels are used the engine will be damaged.

●Do not use leaded gasoline.

Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.

●Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.

Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.

●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that

stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking. At worst, this will lead to engine damage.

■Fuel-related poor driveability

If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.

■When refueling with gasohol Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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6-1. Specifications Tire information

Typical tire symbols

P 2 6 5

/ 7 0R17 113S M+S

EL BELTED RA DIA L

S S

X.P

S) M

STANDARD LOAD MAX.LOAD XXX KG (XXXX LB

ALL : 2 P

TER

X T

TIO

RIE S T

AD : 2 POLYESTER+2STEEL+1NYLON SIDE W N X TEMPERATU

E X

(→P. 498) (→P. 497) (→P. 395)

Tire size DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) Location of treadwear indicators Tire ply composition and materials Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies in a tire. Uniform tire quality grading For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure Maximum cold tire inflation pressure This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated. TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly filled in the tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.

(→P. 501) (→P. 501)

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Radial tires or bias-ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall. A tire not marked RADIAL is a bias-ply tire. Summer tire or all season tire (→P. 399) An all season tire has M+S on the sidewall. A tire not marked M+S is a summer tire.

Typical DOT and tire identification number (TIN)

manufacturer’s

Identification Number

DOT symbol* Tire (TIN) Tire identification mark Tire size code Manufacturer’s optional type code (3 or 4 letters) Manufacturing week Manufacturing year *:The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

tire

497

The illustration indicates typical tire size.

Tire use (P = Passenger car, T = Temporary use) Section width (millimeters) Aspect ratio (tire height to section width) Tire construction code (R = Radial, D = Diagonal) Wheel diameter (inches) Load index (2 digits or 3 digits) Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)

Section width Tire height Wheel diameter

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Tire size

■ Typical tire size information

■ Tire dimensions

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Tire section names

Bead Sidewall Shoulder Tread Belt Inner liner Reinforcing rubber Carcass Rim lines Bead wires Chafer

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S.A. Department of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.

Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information.

■ DOT quality grades

All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

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■ Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, 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 in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

■ Traction AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.

■ Temperature A, B, C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds 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 performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term

Meaning

Cold tire inflation pressure

Maximum inflation pressure

Recommended inflation pressure

Accessory weight

Curb weight

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of 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) 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 sum of: (a) Curb weight (b) Accessory weight (c) Vehicle capacity weight (d) Production options weight

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Tire related term

Normal occupant weight

Occupant distribution

Production options weight

Rim

Rim diameter (Wheel diameter) Rim size designation

Rim type designation

Rim width Vehicle capacity weight (Total load capacity)

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

Vehicle normal load on the tire

502

Meaning

150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in the second column of Table 1* that follows Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1* below The combined weight of installed regular production options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated

Nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim diameter and width The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code Nominal distance between rim flanges The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1* below), and dividing by two

Tire related term

Weather side

Bead

Bead separation

Bias ply tire

Carcass

Chunking

Cord

Cord separation

Cracking

CT

Extra load tire

Groove

Innerliner

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Meaning

The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim A breakdown of the bond between components in the bead A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when inflated, bears the load The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall The strands forming the plies in the tire The parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of the tire extending to cord material A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire The space between two adjacent tread ribs The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire

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Tire related term

Innerliner separation

Intended outboard sidewall

Light truck (LT) tire

Load rating