Automatic transmission > Fluid capacity*
11.3 qt
10.7 L
Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Owners Manual (OM35A60U), page 488
Owner’s manual specs
2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser Specs: Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser, copied from Toyota’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.
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Fluids & capacities
Automatic transmission > Fluid type
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Owners Manual (OM35A60U), page 488
Cooling system > Capacity
10.4 qt
9.8 L
Applies to: Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Owners Manual (OM35A60U), page 486
Cooling system > Capacity
9.9 qt
9.4 L
Applies to: Vehicles with a manual transmission
Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Owners Manual (OM35A60U), page 486
Cooling system > Coolant type
Use either of the following. • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” • Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone.
Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Owners Manual (OM35A60U), page 486
Engine oil selection > Oil grade
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Owners Manual (OM35A60U), page 485
Engine oil selection > Recommended viscosity
SAE 0W-20
Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Owners Manual (OM35A60U), page 485
Manual transmission > Gear oil capacity (Reference)
1.9 qt
1.8 L
Applies to: reference quantity
Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Owners Manual (OM35A60U), page 489
Manual transmission > Gear oil type
Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Owners Manual (OM35A60U), page 489
Maintenance schedule
Normal service schedule
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Replace cabin air filter Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 45 | Every 30,000 mi or 36 months |
| Replace engine air filter Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 41 | Every 30,000 mi or 36 months |
| Replace engine oil and oil filter Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 38 | Every 10,000 mi or 12 months |
Severe service schedule
Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Inspect engine air filter Applies to: Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 38 | 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi, 55,000 mi, 65,000 mi, 70,000 mi, 75,000 mi, 80,000 mi, 85,000 mi, 95,000 mi, 100,000 mi, 105,000 mi, 110,000 mi, 115,000 mi |
| Replace engine oil and oil filter Applies to: Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 40 | 5,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 55,000 mi, 65,000 mi, 75,000 mi, 85,000 mi, 95,000 mi, 105,000 mi, 115,000 mi |
| Replace engine oil and oil filter Applies to: Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 39 | 5,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 55,000 mi, 65,000 mi, 75,000 mi, 85,000 mi, 95,000 mi, 105,000 mi, 115,000 mi |
| Replace engine oil and oil filter Applies to: Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 40 | 5,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 55,000 mi, 65,000 mi, 75,000 mi, 85,000 mi, 95,000 mi, 105,000 mi, 115,000 mi |
| Replace engine oil and oil filter Applies to: Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 40 | 5,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 55,000 mi, 65,000 mi, 75,000 mi, 85,000 mi, 95,000 mi, 105,000 mi, 115,000 mi |
| Replace front differential oil (4WD) Applies to: Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 39 | Every 15,000 mi or 18 months |
| Replace manual transmission oil Applies to: Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 49 | 30,000 mi, 90,000 mi |
| Replace rear differential oil Applies to: Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 41 | Every 15,000 mi or 18 months |
| Replace transfer case oil (4WD) Applies to: Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 49 | Every 30,000 mi or 36 months |
| Replace transfer case oil (4WD) Applies to: Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 41 | Every 30,000 mi or 36 months |
| Replace transmission fluid or oil Applies to: Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 45 | Every 60,000 mi or 72 months |
Oil life & reset procedures
Reset the maintenance data (U.S.A. only)
Before you start
- After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance schedule, please reset the maintenance data.
Steps
- Turn the engine switch off with the odometer reading shown. (→P. 138)
- Turn the engine switch to the ON position while holding down the trip meter reset button.
- Continue to press and hold the button until the odometer displays 000000.
You’ll know it worked: Continue to press and hold the button until the odometer displays 000000.
Source: Toyota 2012 FJ Cruiser Owners Manual (OM35A60U), page 371
Fuse box locations & fuse chart
Engine compartment
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.0A | Spare fuse | p.420 |
| 2 | 15.0A | Spare fuse | p.420 |
| 3 | 15.0A | Trailer lights | p.420 |
| 4 | 10.0A | No circuit | p.420 |
| 5 | 15.0A | Offroad lamp | p.420 |
| 6 | 10.0A | Stop lights, high mounted stoplight, anti-lock brake system, traction control system, active traction control system, vehicle stability control system, AUTO LSD system, multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, shift lock system | p.420 |
| 7 | 20.0A | No circuit | p.420 |
| 8 | 15.0A | Driving lamp | p.420 |
| 9 | 30.0A | No circuit | p.420 |
| 10 | 7.5A | On-board diagnosis system | p.420 |
| 11 | 10.0A | Right-hand headlight (low beam)*1 Right-hand headlight*2 | p.420 |
| 12 | 10.0A | Left-hand headlight (low beam)*1 Left-hand headlight*2 | p.420 |
| 13 | 10.0A | Right-hand headlight (high beam)*1 | p.420 |
| 14 | 10.0A | Left-hand headlight (high beam)*1 | p.420 |
| 15 | 10.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.420 |
| 16 | 10.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.420 |
| 17 | 7.5A | Daytime running light system | p.420 |
| 18 | 30.0A | Rear window defogger | p.421 |
| 19 | 10.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.421 |
| 20 | 10.0A | Interior light, personal lights, engine switch light, clock, accessory meter, meter and gauge | p.421 |
| 21 | 20.0A | Audio system | p.421 |
| 22 | 10.0A | Air conditioning system, multiplex communication system, SRS airbag system, front passenger occupant classification system | p.421 |
| 23 | 7.5A | Charging system | p.421 |
| 24 | 10.0A | No circuit | p.421 |
| 25 | 10.0A | Horn | p.421 |
| 26 | 15.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.421 |
| 27 | 15.0A | Turn signal lights, emergency flashers | p.421 |
| 28 | 10.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, electronic throttle control system | p.421 |
| 29 | 20.0A | EFI NO.2, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.421 |
| 30 | 30.0A | No circuit | p.421 |
| 31 | 20.0A | Door lock system, multiplex communication system | p.421 |
| 32 | 15.0A | Towing converter | p.421 |
| 33 | 20.0A | Audio system | p.421 |
| 34 | 50.0A | No circuit | p.422 |
| 35 | 50.0A | ACC, ECU-IG, IG1, RR WSH, FR WIP-WSH, 4WD/DIFF and STA | p.422 |
| 36 | 50.0A | TAIL, PWR OUTLET, POWER | p.422 |
| 37 | 40.0A | Anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system, traction control system, active traction control system, AUTO LSD system | p.422 |
| 38 | 30.0A | IGN and GAUGE, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, starting system | p.422 |
| 39 | 30.0A | Anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system, traction control system, active traction control system, AUTO LSD system | p.422 |
| 40 | 120.0A | AM1, 400W INV, DEFOG, DEFOG NO.2, STOP, OBD, J/B, TOWING TAIL, AUX LP and OFFROAD LP | p.422 |
| 41 | 60.0A | Air conditioning system | p.422 |
| 42 | 80.0A | Power outlet | p.422 |
Under the instrument panel
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system, traction control system, active traction control system, AUTO LSD system, SRS airbag system, front passenger occupant classification system | p.423 |
| 2 | 7.5A | Meter and gauge | p.423 |
| 3 | 30.0A | Windshield wipers and washer | p.423 |
| 4 | 20.0A | Four-wheel drive system, rear differential lock system | p.423 |
| 5 | 15.0A | Power outlet | p.423 |
| 6 | 15.0A | Rear window wiper and washer, multiplex communication system | p.423 |
| 7 | 10.0A | Anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system, traction control system, active traction control system, AUTO LSD system, cruise control system, back door lock system, shift lock system, multiplex communication system, tire pressure warning system | p.424 |
| 8 | 15.0A | Turn signal lights, air conditioning system, charging system, clutch start cancel switch, anti-lock brake system, traction control system, active traction control system, vehicle stability control system, AUTO LSD system, back-up lights, intuitive parking assist, rear differential lock system, power outlet, accessory meter, meter and gauge, rear view monitor system | p.424 |
| 9 | 7.5A | Starting system, clutch start cancel switch, power outlet | p.424 |
| 10 | 10.0A | Tail lights, license plate lights, parking lights, instrument panel light control, illuminations | p.424 |
| 11 | 7.5A | Shift lock system, outside rear view mirrors, audio system, power outlet, clock, accessory meter, multiplex communication system | p.424 |
| 12 | 30.0A | Power windows | p.424 |
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