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