Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Instruction — part 315

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INSIDE VEHICLE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Performing the following maintenance checks on the vehicle
is the owner's responsibility. The owner may perform the
maintenance or take the vehicle to a service center. Check
the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily basis. In
most cases, special tools are not required. It is recommended
that the owner performs these checks. The procedures for
general maintenance are as follows.

1.

GENERAL NOTES
•

Maintenance requirements vary depending on the
country.

•

Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's
manual supplement.

•

Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.

•

Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle
using either miles driven or months elapsed,
whichever reaches the specification first.

•

Maintain similar intervals between periodic
maintenance, unless otherwise noted.

•

Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor
engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.

2.

LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn

signal lights, and other lights illuminate or blink
properly. Also, check if they have enough
brightness.

(b) Check that the headlights are aimed properly.

3.

WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
(a) Check that all the warning lights and buzzers are

working.

4.

HORNS
(a) Check that the horn is working.

5.

WINDSHIELD GLASS
(a) Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.

6.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER
(a) Check that the windshield washers are aimed

properly. Also, check that the center stream of
washer fluid sprays on the windshield within the
operating range of the wipers.

(b) Check if the wipers streak or not.

7.

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
(a) When the heater or air conditioning is on the

defroster setting, check if air comes out of the
defroster outlet.

8.

REAR VIEW MIRROR
(a) Check that the rear view mirror is securely mounted.

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9.

SUN VISORS
(a) Check that the sun visors move freely and are

securely mounted.

10. STEERING WHEEL

(a) Check that the steering wheel has the proper

amount of free play. Also check for steering
difficulty, free play in the steering wheel and unusual
noises.

11. SEATS

(a) Check that all front seat controls such as seat

adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly.

(b) Check that all latches lock securely in any position.
(c) Check that the headrests move up and down

smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any
latch position.

(d) For folding-down rear seatbacks, check that the

latches look securely.

12. SEAT BELTS

(a) Check that the seat belt system such as the

buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly
and smoothly.

(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn

or damaged. Replace if necessary.

13. ACCELERATOR PEDAL

(a) Check that the accelerator pedal operates smoothly.

In other words, check that the pedal does not have
uneven pedal resistance or become stuck in certain
positions.

14. BRAKE PEDAL

(a) Check that the brake pedal operates smoothly.
(b) Check that the pedal has the proper reserve

distance and free play.

(c) Start the engine and check the brake booster

function.

15. BRAKES

(a) In a safe place, check that the vehicle remains

straight when applying the brakes.

16. PARKING BRAKE

(a) Check that the parking brake lever has the proper

amount of travel (see page

PB-4

).

(b) On a safe incline, check that the vehicle is held

securely with only the parking brake applied.

17. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION "PARK" MECHANISM

(a) Check the lock release button of the shift lever for

proper and smooth operation.

(b) When the shift lever is in the P position and all

brakes are released on a low incline, check that the
vehicle is stable.

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MAINTENANCE – UNDER HOOD

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UNDER HOOD

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1.

GENERAL NOTES
•

Maintenance requirements vary depending on the
country.

•

Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's
manual supplement.

•

Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.

•

Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle
using either miles driven or time elapsed, whichever
reaches the specification first.

•

Maintain similar intervals between periodic
maintenance, unless otherwise noted.

•

Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor
engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.

2.

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
(a) Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.

3.

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
(a) Check that the coolant level is between the "FULL"

and "LOW" lines on the see-through reservoir.

4.

RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not

blocked by leaves, dirt or bugs.

(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose

connections.

5.

BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
(a) Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery

cells is between the upper and lower level lines on
the case.

6.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
(a) Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper

level lines on the see-through reservoirs.

7.

ENGINE DRIVE BELT
(a) Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or

oiliness.

8.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL
(a) Check the level on the dipstick with the engine

stopped.

9.

INSPECT POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
(a) Check the level on the dipstick.

NOTICE:
The level should be in the "HOT" or "COLD"
range depending on the fluid temperature.

10. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL

(a) Check the level of the automatic transmission fluid.

Type

See Procedure

A750E

See page

AT-141

A750F

See page

AT-148

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11. EXHAUST SYSTEM

(a) Visually inspect for cracks, holes or loose supports.

HINT:
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell of
the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the cause
inspected and repaired.