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2008

Quick Reference Guide

2008

Land Cruiser

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly and easily.

The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of the 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 your new Land Cruiser.

!

A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Land

Cruiser operations. Every Land Cruiser owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed “ ” information highlighted throughout the Owner’s Manual . Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction.

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

Doors-Child safety locks

Rear door

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Jack

Removing the spare tire

(1) (2)

Spare tire

(3)

Tool box

(1) Remove the cover.

(2) Insert the jack handle extension into the lowering screw.

(3) Lower the spare tire completely to the ground.

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

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INDEX

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY FEATURES

Engine maintenance

Fuel tank door release and cap

Hood release

Indicator symbols

Instrument cluster

Instrument panel

Keyless entry 1

Light control-Instrument panel

Smart Key system 1,2

Air Conditioning/Heating

Audio

Auto lock functions 1

Automatic Transmission

Back door

Clock

Cool box

Crawl control

Cruise control

Cup holders

Door locks

Four-wheel drive

Garage door opener (HomeLink ® ) 3

Lights 1 & turn signals

Moonroof

Multi-information display 2

Parking brake

Power outlets-12V DC

Power outlets-115V AC

Rear seat entertainment system

Seat adjustments-Front

Seat adjustments-Rear

Seat heaters

Seats-Head restraints

Seats-Tumbling second row seats

Seats-Tumbling third row seats

Steering lock release

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Telephone controls (Bluetooth ® )

Windows-Power

Windshield wipers & washers

Doors-Child safety locks

Seat belts

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Spare tire & tools

Tire Pressure Warning System

1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.

3 HomeLink

® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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15

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18-19

20-21

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10

17

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27

25

13

14

10

26

25

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21

12

12

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16

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8

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4-5

4

2-3

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OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls (if equipped)

MODE

Steering wheel audio controls 1

Telephone controls 1,2

Voice command button 1

Multi-information display button

Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls

Multi-information display

Wiper and washer controls

Audio system 2

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

Clock

Front passenger seat belt reminder light

Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator

Emergency flasher button

Windshield wiper de-icer switch 1

Outside rearview mirrors/Rear window defogger button

Air Conditioning controls 2

“ENGINE START STOP” switch

2

Without navigation system

00

H

M

SCAN

CD IN

RAND

4 DISC OF OWNER

SCAN DISC ALB FLD ART TR FILE ST MEG

ART

AUTO-P

RPT

TRAF

PLDGNP

AM-GAT FM TRAF

TYPE∑DISC

With navigation system

MA P

VOICE

DEST

MENU

DISP

INFO

AUDIO

SECURITY

CLIMATE

4 DISC OF OWNER

PWR ·VOL

SEEK-TRACK

AM SAT FM TAPE

LOGIC CONTROL DECK

LOAD

TUNE·FILE

DISC· AUX

SCAN CH-DISC

Four-wheel drive control switch

VSC/TRAC OFF switch

Center differential lock/unlock switch

Cruise control

Tire Pressure Warning System reset

Power rearview mirror control

Instrument panel light control

Tilt and telescopic steering control

Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF switch

Toyota park assist switch 1

115V AC Power outlet main switch

Headlight cleaner 1

1 If equipped

2 Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “ Navigation

System Owner’s Manual .”

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OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Tachometer

Engine coolant temperature

Fuel gauge

Speedometer

Service indicator and reminder

Voltmeter

Multi-information display

Automatic Transmission shift range display

Odometer and two trip meters

Engine oil pressure gauge

Odometer/Trip meter and trip meter reset button

Indicator symbols

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2008

Owner’s Manual .

Brake system warning

Driver seat belt reminder

(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Front passenger seat belt reminder

(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Charging system warning

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

Pre-Collision System warning light

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

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Unengaged “Park” warning light

Low fuel level warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

Master warning

Crawl control indicator

Low Tire Pressure Warning

Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator

“PWR” mode indicator

Automatic Transmission second start indicator

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Fog light indicator

Slip indicator

Low speed four-wheel drive indicator

Center differential lock indicator

Cruise control indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

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OVERVIEW

Keyless entry

Locking operation

Push

Unlocking operation

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety.

Panic button

Push and hold

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Smart Key system

Start function

Green indicator ON

Carrying

Depress brake pedal

Push

NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.

Power (without starting engine)

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will change the operation mode in succession from:

ACC Accessories such as the radio will operate.

ON Power ON; the engine not running.

OFF All systems OFF.

Locking/Unlocking operation

Carry remote to lock/unlock

Front door lock Front door unlock*

Grasp

Push

Back door lock/unlock

Lock

Push

Unlock

Push

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

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OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Turn

Pull

Store

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine

“ ” indicator may illuminate.

Hood release

Pull

Pull up latch and raise hood

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Light control-Instrument panel

+

Brightness control

-

Engine maintenance

Engine oil level dipstick

Engine coolant reservoir

Engine oil filler cap

Windshield washer fluid tank

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.”

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Automatic Transmission

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

“S” mode

P

“S”

+

N

S-

-

D

SPE

ED

ON/O

FF

P

W R

2 N

D

“D”

* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”

“S” (Sequential) mode

Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

Floor shift type:

+ : Upshift (push and release)

: Downshift (pull and release)

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.

Power mode Second start mode

PWR

ETC

2 d

Push

P

W

R

2 n d

ECT

PWR

Push

P

W

R

2 n d

PWR

ETC

2 n 2nd

STRT

For starting on slippery surfaces, such as snowy roads. Press “2nd” to return to normal mode.

For powerful acceleration and driving in mountainous regions

Steering lock release

Turn

10

Push

Auto lock functions

Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or turned OFF.

Doors lock when shifting from “Park.”

-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.

Doors unlock when shifting into “Park.”

-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Four-wheel drive

Four-wheel drive control switch

Turn

Push

4

High speed

Low speed

Shift to “N” position when stopped, then push and turn to “L4.”

Center differential lock/unlock switch

Push

Lock the center differential when your vehicle’s wheels get stuck in a ditch or when driving on a slippery or bumpy surface.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat adjustments-Front

Position, cushion angle and height

Seatback angle

Lumbar support (driver side only)

Seat adjustments-Rear

Second row Third row

Seatback angle

Position

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Seats-Head restraints

Front Second row

Angle

Height

Lock release button Lock release button

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Seats-Tumbling second row seats

(1) (2)

(3)

Pull

(4) (5)

Pull

Seat hook cover

(1) Stow the seat belt buckles and lower the head restraints.

(2) Hook the seat belt to the seat belt hangers.

(3) Fold down the seatback and swing the whole seat up and forward.

(4) Hook the holding strap to the assist grip and secure the seat.

(5) Install the seat hook covers on the seat hooks.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seats-Tumbling third row seats

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

(5)

(7)

Push

(6)

Pull

(8)

Pull

Returning seats

Seat hook cover

Pull

(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.

(2) Stow the center head restraint.

(3) Hook the seat belt to the seat belt hangers.

(4) Fold down the outer head restraints.

(5) Fold the seats.

(6) Lift the seats sideward.

(7) Lock the seats.

(8) Install the seat hook covers on the seat hooks.

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Lights & turn signals

Headlights

Auto

Headlights

Parking lights

Low beam

High beam

High beam flasher

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.

-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.

Front fog lights

Turn

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Windshield wipers & washers

Front

Single wipe

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

Rear

Pull to wash and wipe

Wash and wipe

Wipe

Interval wipe

Wash and wipe

Windows-Power

Driver side

Up

Down

Window lock switch

Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.

Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains operable.

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Back door

Raise

Unlock

Pull

The back door can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control or door lock switch.

Moonroof

Sliding operation Tilting operation

Open

Close

Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise.

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Tilt

Close

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning/Heating

Front Air Conditioning

Without windshield wiper de-icer

Temperature (driver side/rear left passenger side*)

Climate control OFF

“4ZONE” button

Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear passengers.

Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and all passengers.

Fan speed (front/rear*)

Micro dust and pollen removal mode ON/OFF

Windshield wiper de-icer

Temperature (front passenger side/rear right passenger side*)

Airflow vent (front passenger side/rear passenger side*)

Fresh or recirculated cabin air

Rear Air Conditioning operation mode ON/OFF

Air Conditioning ON/OFF

Outside rearview mirror/Rear defogger

Windshield airflow/defogger

Automatic climate control ON

Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically.

Airflow vent (driver side/rear passenger side*)

In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator ON or “ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging.

* To change the rear seat setting, press the “REAR” button.

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Rear Air Conditioning

Temperature (left side)

Temperature (right side)

Climate control OFF

Airflow vent

Fan speed

Automatic climate control ON

Seat heaters

Front seats

Driver’s seat Front passenger’s seat

Push

L

R

Push

Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater.

Second seats (if equipped)

Turn

ON

L

Left second seat

HI

LO

OFF

TEMP

AUTO

HI

TEMP

LO

OFF

Right second seat

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Preset buttons - functions in other modes indicated above number

Eject CD Load CD(s)

Station/CD track scan View CD text

Push to turn

ON/OFF

Push to adjust tone

& balance

Mode

Seek station/

CD track select

Push to skip up/down CD and radio category type

Traffic information

CD PLAYER

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

CD changer

-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 the preset button “5” or “6.”

RADIO

To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.

To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection.

AUX audio jack

AUX

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.

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Steering wheel switches

Volume control

MODE v

“ ”

-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 next/previous track.

“MODE”

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

Rear seat entertainment system

(if equipped)

VOL PHONE VIDEO MONO L R PHONE VOL

AC115V

100W

Front audio system (DVD player)

DVD screen

Remote control

Headphone volume control and headphone jacks

A/V input adapter

115V AC Power outlet

For details, refer to the “ Navigation System Owner’s Manual .”

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Cruise control

Turning system ON/OFF

C

A

N

E

L

R E S

S E T

System ON/OFF

Functions

Increase speed Resume

2

Cancel

1

Decrease speed

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.

Crawl control

Medium mode

Low mode

SPEED

High mode

ON OFF

Push

Speed selection switch

Low mode: Effective when traveling on rocks and pebbles.

Medium mode: Effective when traveling on snow mounds or

High mode: descending a slope of rubble.

Effective when ascending a slope of rubble, or traveling on snow, dirt, mud, sand, gravel, grass, etc.

Crawl control allows travel on extremely rough off-road surfaces at a fixed low speed without pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Power outlets-12V DC

“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to be used.

Power outlets-115V AC

ON/OFF switch

AC115V

100W AC

115V

“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in IGNITION ON mode to be used.

Garage door opener (HomeLink

®

)*

Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink ® * can be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.

Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-6 in the Owner’s Manual for more details.

*HomeLink

® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Multi-information display

Push “DISP” to change information in the following:

(1) Current gas mileage

(2) Average gas mileage after refueling

(3) Miles left on remaining fuel

(4) Average vehicle speed

(5) Running distance from engine start

(6) Tire inflation pressure*

* If equipped

Clock

HHour set

MMinute set

:00 -round off minutes

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for adjusting time.

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Telephone controls (Bluetooth

®

)

(if equipped)

Display Microphone

Steering wheel telephone switches

Start call

End call

Voice command button

Bluetooth ® technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking your hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and the system.

Refer to “Hands-free system (for cellular phone),” Section 5 in the

Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more details.

Door locks

Unlock

Lock

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Up

Away from the driver

Toward the driver

Down

Control switch

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

Parking brake

Set Release

(2) Push

Pull

(3) Lower

(1) Pull slightly

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Cup holders

Front

Front Center console (if equipped)

Rear

Cool box (if equipped)

Indicator light

COOL

BOX

PWR

Push “PWR” button to turn cool box ON; indicator light will illuminate.

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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 re-extended 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

Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower

Tire Pressure Warning System

System reset initialization

1. Push and hold “ SET” button until the indicator blinks three times.

2. Wait a few minutes to allow initialization to complete.

If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (excluding spare), indicator comes on. Pushing “ SET” button should not turn off the light.

Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes.

After replacing/rotating tire or wheels, the system must be initialized.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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