Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Manual — part 267

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NOTICE:
Do not use any towing method other than those
shown above.
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For example, the towing methods shown below are
dangerous or may damage the vehicle, so do not use
them.

Towing Method

Parking Brake Condition

Transmission Shift Lever
Position

1. Flat Bed Truck

Applied

Any Position

2. Wheel Lift Type Truck
From Front

From Rear

Applied

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Never tow the vehicle using a method where the lifted-up wheel
cannot rotate.

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If this towing method is used, either from the front or rear:
(a) There is a danger of the drive train heating up and causing

breakdown, or of the wheels flying off the dolly.

(b) In addition, if the vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Stability

Control (VSC) & Traction Control (TRAC) system, the system
will apply the rotating wheels brake unless the engine isn't
shut off.

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13. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CATALYTIC

CONVERTER
CAUTION:
If a large amount of unburned gasoline or gasoline
vapors flow into the converter, it may cause
overheating and create a fire hazard. To prevent this,
observe the following precautions.
(a) Use only unleaded gasoline.
(b) Avoid idling the engine for more than 20 minutes.
(c) Avoid performing unnecessary spark jump tests.

(1) Perform a spark jump test only when absolutely

necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as
possible.

(2) While testing, never race the engine.

(d) Avoid a prolonged engine compression

measurement. Engine compression measurements
must be performed as rapidly as possible.

(e) Do not run the engine when the fuel tank is nearly

empty. This may cause the engine to misfire and
create an extra load on the converter.

Do not use the sling type method, either from the front or rear, as this
method causes damage to the body.

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VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT
LOCATIONS

1.

NOTICE ABOUT VEHICLE CONDITION WHEN
JACKING UP VEHICLE
(a) The vehicle must be unloaded before jacking up /

lifting up the vehicle. Never jack up / lift up a heavily
loaded vehicle.

(b) When removing heavy parts such as the engine and

transmission, the center of gravity of the vehicle
may shift. To stabilize the vehicle, place a balance
weight in a location where it will not roll or shift, or
use a mission jack to hold the jacking support.

2.

NOTICE FOR USING 4 POST LIFT
(a) Follow the safety procedures outlined in the lift

instruction manual.

(b) Use precautionary measures to prevent the free

wheel beam from damaging tires or wheels.

(c) Use wheel chocks to secure the vehicle.

3.

NOTICE FOR USING JACK AND SAFETY STAND
(a) Work on a level surface. Use wheel chocks at all

times.

(b) Set the jack and rigid racks to the specified

locations of the vehicle accurately.

(c) When jacking up the vehicle, first release the

parking brake and move the shift lever to N.

(d) When jacking up the entire vehicle:

(1) When jacking up the front wheels first, make

sure wheel chocks are behind the rear wheels.

(2) When jacking up the rear wheels first, make sure

wheel chocks are in front of the front wheels.

(e) When jacking up only the front or rear wheels of the

vehicle:
(1) Before jacking up the front wheels, place wheel

chocks on both sides of the rear wheels.

(2) Before jacking up the rear wheels, place wheel

chocks on both sides of the front wheels.

(f)

When lowering a vehicle that only has its front or
rear wheels jacked up:
(1) Before lowering the front wheels, make sure

wheel chocks are in front of the rear wheels.

(2) Before lowering the rear wheels, make sure

wheel chocks are behind the front wheels.

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(g) It is extremely dangerous to perform any work on a

vehicle raised on a jack alone, even for work that
can be finished quickly. Rigid racks must be used to
support the vehicle.

JACK POSITION

SUPPORT POSITION

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