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

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MAINTENANCE  –  INSIDE VEHICLE

MA

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.