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Spare tire & toolsTool location

Removing the spare tire

(1) Remove the wheel ornament (aluminum wheel only).(2) Turn the hold-down nuts counterclockwise and remove.

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

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If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (including thespare), indicator light will come on. Correctly adjusting tire inflationwill 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.

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2009 FJ Cruiser

! A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicleoperations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamentaloperations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s mainequipment quickly and easily.

The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute forthe Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. Westrongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual andsupplementary manuals so you will have a better understandingof your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in yournew FJ Cruiser.

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of FJCruiser operations. Every FJ Cruiser owner should review theOwner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted incolor throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safeoperating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipmentmalfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current atthe time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to makechanges at any time without notice.

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Engine maintenance 7Fuel tank door release and cap 6Hood release 7Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel 2-3Keyless entry1 6

Accessory meter 13Air Conditioning/Heating 16Audio 14-15Automatic Transmission 8Bottle holders-Rear seat 19Clock 16Cruise control 17Cup holders 19Door-Back 13Four-wheel drive 9Intuitive parking assist 17Light control-Instrument panel 17Lights1 & turn signals 12Parking brake 10Power outlet-12V DC 18Power outlet-115V AC 18Seat adjustments-Front 10Seats-Folding rear seats 11Seats-Head restraints 10Seats-Removing rear seats 11Tilt steering wheel 8VSC OFF button 18Windows 13Windshield wipers & washers 12

Door locks 20Seat belts 20Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20Spare tire & tools 21Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 21

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1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizableoptions.

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Instrument panel

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Rear differential lock button*Active traction control switch*Sub woofer ON-OFF button*Power outletAUX audio jackIntuitive parking assist switch*Power outlet main switchCruise control*Hood releaseVolume control switch (for audio)*“ ” button (for audio)*“MODE” button (for audio)*

* If equipped

Instrument panel light controlPower rearview mirror controls*Clutch start cancel switch*Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF switchTilt steering lock releaseHeadlight and turn signal controlWiper and washer controlsEngine switchEmergency flasher buttonClockFront passenger seat belt reminder lightAudio systemEngine immobilizer indicatorAir Conditioning controlsBack window defogger buttonVSC OFF switch*

Steering wheel controls(if equipped)

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Indicator symbols

Instrument cluster

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TachometerService indicators and reminderSpeedometerVoltmeterAutomatic Transmission indicatorEngine coolant temperatureFuel gaugeTrip meter reset knobOdometer and two trip meters

Battery warning1

Low engine oil pressure warning1

Brake system warning1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1

Engine oil replacement reminder1

Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder1

(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Automatic Transmission indicator

Front passenger occupant classification indicator

Turn signal indicator

Four-wheel drive indicator3

Rear differential lock indicator2

Center differential lock indicator3

Slip indicator

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator

Active traction control system indicator

AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator

Cruise control indicator4

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1

Unengaged Park warning1

Airbag SRS warning1

Headlight high beam indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning1

Open door warning1

3 If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’sManual.

4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

1 For details, refer to “If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds” Section 5-2, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

2 For details, see “Rear differential lock system,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

Low Tire Pressure Warning1

Engine immobilizer system indicator

Low fuel level warning1

Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator

Traction Control/OFF indicator

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Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release

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Pull

Turn NOTE: Tightenuntil one click isheard. If the cap isnot tightenedenough, CheckEngine “ ”indicator mayilluminate.

Keyless entry (if equipped)Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF by customer. Refer to the Owner’sManual for more details.

NOTE: If a door is not openedwithin 60 seconds of unlocking, alldoors will relock for safety.

Panic button

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Locking operation Unlocking operation

Push

Push and hold

Push ONCE: Driver doorTWICE: All doors

Pull

Pull up latch andraise hood

Windshield and back window washer fluid tankPower steering fluid reservoirEngine oil level dipstickEngine coolant reservoirEngine oil filler cap

Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, willhelp extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement.”

Engine maintenance

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Four-wheel drive (if equipped)

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Automatic Transmission (if equipped)

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

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

PRND4

3

2

L

Fourth gear

Tilt steering wheel

H2H4

L4

Full-time four-wheel drive models

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.”

Rear differential lock button

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

Rear differential lock/unlock

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

HL

LL

H

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)

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

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

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

* The key must be in the “ON” position and the brake pedal depressedto shift from Park.

High speed

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

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Seats-Head restraints

Seats-Folding rear seats

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Seats-Removing rear seats

Lock release button

(1) Push(2) Remove

(3) Stow(6) Fold-down

(5) Push down

(1) Pull up

(2) Loosen

(3) Separate

(4) Fold

Seat adjustments-Front

Seat position (forward/backward)Cushion angle (driver side only)Height crank (driver side only)Seatback angle

ReleaseSet

Pull(1) Pull slightly

(2) Push

(3) Lower

Parking brake

(4) Pull up

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Door-Back

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Open/Close Lock in place

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Unlock Lock

Pull

Unlock

Lock

Back door can be locked into placewhen it is fully open.Windshield wipers & washers

Rear (if equipped)Front

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

Pull to wash and wipe

Adjust interval* Wash and wipe

Wipe

Interval wipe

Wash andwipe

NOTE: Rear wiper and washeroperate only when back window isfully closed.

Lights & turn signalsHeadlights

High beam flasherLow beam

Headlights

-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 afterlocking.

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.

Parking lights

High beam

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

WindowsDriver side

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

UpDown

Windowslock switch

Accessory meter (if equipped)

CompassOutside temperaturedisplayClinometer-vehicle slantCalibrating the compasssettingSwitching betweenFahrenheit and Celciusof thermometer* Intermittent windshield wiper

interval adjustmentRotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.

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Type 2

View radio and CD information

Eject CD

Push to turnON/OFF

Push to adjusttone & balance

Push to skipup/downfolder

Seek station/CD track select

Station/CDtrack scan

Mode

Load CD(s)

Preset buttons-functions in othermodes indicated above number.

View genre/Push to skip up/down folder

Type 1

Eject CD

Push to turnON/OFF

Push to adjusttone & balance

Seek station/CD track select

Station/CDtrack scan

Mode

Preset buttons-functions in othermodes indicated above number.

View radioand CDinformation

CD PLAYERTo 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.”

RADIOPreset 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 holdselection.

“ ”-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 turnaudio OFF.

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Subwoofer switch (if equipped)

ON/OFF

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

AUX audio jack

Volume control

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Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness control

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Clock

H- Hour setM- Minute set

Air Conditioning/Heating

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

ON/OFF switch

Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)

Cruise control (if equipped)

1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

Turning system ON/OFF Functions

System ON/OFF

Resume2/Increasespeed

Set/Decrease speed

Cancel1

Fresh or recirculated cabin airAir Conditioning ON/OFFAirflow ventIn “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reducewindow fogging. “ ” mode uses fresh air only.Temperature selectorFan speedRear defogger

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Bottle holders-Rear seat

Cup holders

Rear console

Power outlet-12V DC

ON/OFF switch Luggage compartment

Push

Instrument panel

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.

Green light

Power outlet-115V AC (if equipped)

Manual Transmission models

Automatic Transmission models

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

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Yellow light

The VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC,VSC and Auto LSD functions.

Refer to Section 2-4 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.

VSC OFF button

VSC OFF button

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESSeat belts

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

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

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

Keep as low onhips as possible

Take upslack

Too high

Push up, or squeezelock release to lower

Door locks

UnlockLock

Spare tire & toolsTool location

Removing the spare tire

(1) Remove the wheel ornament (aluminum wheel only).(2) Turn the hold-down nuts counterclockwise and remove.

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

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If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (including thespare), indicator light will come on. Correctly adjusting tire inflationwill 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.

Tool bag

Jack

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/O

PERATION

SSAFETY

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EMERG

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(2)(1)

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)System

2009 FJ Cruiser

! A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicleoperations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamentaloperations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s mainequipment quickly and easily.

The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute forthe Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. Westrongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual andsupplementary manuals so you will have a better understandingof your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in yournew FJ Cruiser.

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of FJCruiser operations. Every FJ Cruiser owner should review theOwner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted incolor throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safeoperating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipmentmalfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current atthe time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to makechanges at any time without notice.

MN 00505-QRG09-FJCPrinted in the USA 7/08

2009Q

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Guide