Toyota LAND CRUISER 78 series Owner's Manual page 60

When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the "LOCK" position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
&
CAUTION
Never remove the key when the ve-
hicle is moving, as this will lock the
steering wheel and result in loss of
steering control.
NOTICE
Do nof leave the key in the "ON"
position if the engine is not running.
The battery will discharge.
Throttle knob
106J7A02
Turn the throttle knob clockwise to in-
crease engine speed. To return the en·
gine to the normal idle speed, turn the
knob counterclockwise.
Use the throttle knob in the following
cases:
• The heating effect boosts in extremely
cold conditions when the vehicle is not
moving .
• If the engine runs roughly when idling
after starting from extreme cold (For
details, see "How to start the engine"
in Section 3.).
Vehicles with 1HD-FTE engine only-
If the throttle knob is not turned counter-
clockwise fully while driving, the malfunc-
tion indicator lamp may come on. Make
sure the throttle knob is turned counter-
clockwise fully.
The indicator lamp goes off after the en-
gine is stopped and the ignition key is
turned to "ACC" or "LOCK" position.
If the indicator lamp comes on again while
driving, have your vehicle checked/re-
paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
&
CAUTION
Do not use the throttle knob when
the vehicle is moving. This could re-
sult in longer stopping distance.
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When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the "LOCK" position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
&
CAUTION
Never remove the key when the ve-
hicle is moving, as this will lock the
steering wheel and result in loss of
steering control.
NOTICE
Do nof leave the key in the "ON"
position if the engine is not running.
The battery will discharge.
Throttle knob
106J7A02
Turn the throttle knob clockwise to in-
crease engine speed. To return the en·
gine to the normal idle speed, turn the
knob counterclockwise.
Use the throttle knob in the following
cases:
• The heating effect boosts in extremely
cold conditions when the vehicle is not
moving .
• If the engine runs roughly when idling
after starting from extreme cold (For
details, see "How to start the engine"
in Section 3.).
Vehicles with 1HD-FTE engine only-
If the throttle knob is not turned counter-
clockwise fully while driving, the malfunc-
tion indicator lamp may come on. Make
sure the throttle knob is turned counter-
clockwise fully.
The indicator lamp goes off after the en-
gine is stopped and the ignition key is
turned to "ACC" or "LOCK" position.
If the indicator lamp comes on again while
driving, have your vehicle checked/re-
paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
&
CAUTION
Do not use the throttle knob when
the vehicle is moving. This could re-
sult in longer stopping distance.
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