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shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.


the brakes on,


Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed- ding- down. BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM When you slam the brake assist system judges as an emer- gency stop and provides more powerful braking for a driver who cannot hold down the brake pedal firmly. When you slam the brakes on, more pow- erful braking will be applied. At this time, you may hear a sound the engine compartment and feel the vibrations of the brake pedal. This does not indicate a mal- function. The brake assist system becomes opera- tive after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). For an explanation of this system’s warn- ing light, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 139 in Sec- tion 1- 6.


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Brake pad wear limit indicators


The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to where replacement is required. If you hear a squealing or scraping noise the brake pads while driving, have checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary.


Limited- slip differential (four- wheel drive models) Your Toyota is equipped with a limited- slip center differential (transfer). If one wheel begins to spin, the limited- slip center dif- ferential (transfer) is designed to aid trac- tion by automatically transmitting driving force to the wheels on the other drive axle. It transmits driving force to the front wheels if a rear wheel spins, and to the rear wheels if a front wheel spins.


CAUTION


Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by a jack. The vehicle could be driven off the jack and could pose a danger or re- sult in serious injury.


NOTICE


Use only a spare tire of the same brand, size, construction and load ca- pacity as the original tires on your Toyota because damage to the limit- ed-slip differential could possibly oc- cur with another tire type.


Your Toyota’s identification— —Vehicle identification number


The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This number is on the left top of the instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from outside. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.


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—Engine number


The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.


The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the Certification Label.


1GR- FE engine


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2UZ- FE engine


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Suspension and chassis


CAUTION


Do not modify the suspension/chassis with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It can cause dangerous handling charac- teristics resulting in loss of control.


Theft prevention labels (except for Canada) Your new vehicle carries theft preven- tion labels which are approximately 56
mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface, any attempt to remove it will result in destroy- ing the integrity of the label. Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth- er, will be impossible.


NOTICE


You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may vio- late certain state or federal laws.


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Tire information— —Tire symbols


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This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. Tire size—For details, see “—Tire


size” on page 288.


2. DOT and Tire


Identification Number (TIN)—For details, see “—DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)” on page 287.


3. Uniform tire quality grading— For details, see “Uniform tire quali- ty grading” that follows.


4. The location of the tread wear indicators—For see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 372.


details,


5. Tire ply composition and mate- rials—Plies mean a layer of rub- ber- coated parallel cords. Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire.


6. Radial tires or bias- ply tires—A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked with “RADIAL” is a bias- ply tire.


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7. “TUBELESS”


or


“TUBE TYPE”—A tubeless tire does not have a tube inside the tire and air is directly filled in the tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.


8. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure—For details, see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 372.


9. Maximum cold


tire


tire


cold


inflation pressure—This means the pres- sure to which a tire may be in- flated. For details about recom- mended inflation pressure, see “Tires” on page 396. tire or all season tire—An all season tire has “M+S” on tire not marked with “M+S” is a summer tire. For details, see “Types of tires” on page 298.


the sidewall. The


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—DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)


The “DOT” symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.


This illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN). 1. “DOT” symbol 2. Tire Identification Number (TIN) 3. Tire manufacturer’s identification


mark


4. Tire size code 5. Manufacturer’s optional tire type


code


6. Manufacturing week 7. Manufacturing year


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—Tire size


—Name of each section of tire


This illustration indicates typical tire size. 1. Tire use


(P=Passenger car,


T=Temporary use)


2. Section width (in millimeters) 3. Aspect ratio (tire height to section


width)


4. Tire construction code (R=Radial,


D=Diagonal)


5. Wheel diameter (in inches) 6. Load index (2 digits or 3 digits) 7. Speed symbol (alphabet with one


letter)


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1. Section width 2. Tire height 3. Wheel diameter


1. Bead 2. Sidewall 3. Shoulder 4. Tread 5. Belt 6. Inner liner 7. Reinforcing rubber 8. Carcass 9. Rim lines 10.Bead wires 11. Chafer


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Treadwear—The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un- der controlled conditions on a speci- fied government test course. For ex- ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1- 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving hab- its, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.


Traction AA, A, B, C—The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave- ment as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor trac- tion performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.


this


—Uniform tire quality grading This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safe- ty Administration of the U.S. Depart- ment of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with in- formation on uniform tire quality grad- ing. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information. DOT quality grades—All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Fed- eral Safety Requirements in addi- tion these grades. Quality grades can be found where appli- cable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum sec- tion width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A


to


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Temperature A, B, C—The tempera- ture grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C cor- responds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of per- formance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that is properly inflated and not over- loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla- tion, or excessive loading, either sep- arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.


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—Glossary of tire terminology


Tire related term


Accessory weight


Cold tire inflation pressure


Curb weight


Intended outboard sidewall


Maximum inflation pressure


Maximum loaded vehicle weight


Meaning


the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory- installed equipment (whether installed or not) tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours or more, or it has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile under that condition the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine (A) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears


manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or


(B) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular


side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle


the maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated and it is shown on the sidewall of the tire the sum of— (a) curb weight; (b) accessory weight; (c) vehicle capacity weight; and (d) production options weight


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Tire related term


Normal occupant weight


Occupant distribution


Production options weight


Recommended inflation pressure


Rim


Rim diameter (Wheel diameter) Rim size designation Rim type designation Rim width Vehicle capacity weight (Total load capacity)


Vehicle maximum load on the tire


Meaning


68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the second column of Table 1 that follows distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1 that follows the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 2.3 kg (5 lb.) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated nominal diameter of the bead seat rim diameter and width the industry of manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code nominal distance between rim flanges the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg (150 lb.) times the vehicle’s desig- nated seating capacity the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two


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Tire related term


Meaning


Vehicle normal load on the tire


Weather side


the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire


Table 1—Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities


Designated seating capacity,


number of occupants


Vehicle normal load, number of


occupants


Occupant distribution in a normally


loaded vehicle


2 through 4
5 through 10


2 in front 2 in front, 1 in second seat


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Vehicle load limits Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing ca- pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the load limits shown below. Total load capacity: With 5 occupants: 431 kg (950 lb.) With 7 occupants:


476 kg (1050 lb.)


Total load capacity means com- bined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage. Tongue load is in- cluded when trailer towing.


Seating capacity:


Without third seats:


Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3)


With third seats:


Total 7 (Front 2, Rear 5)


Seating capacity means the maxi- mum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 68 kg (150 lb.) per person. Depending on the weight of each person, the seat- ing capacity given may exceed the total load capacity.


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NOTICE


Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity, do not exceed the total load ca- pacity.


Towing capacity:


For weight carrying hitch


2268 kg (5000 lb.)


Also for weight distributing hitch


2UZ- FE engine only


Two- wheel drive models


3311 kg (7300 lb.)


Four- wheel drive models


3175 kg (7000 lb.)


Towing capacity means the maxi- mum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.


Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may increase or de- crease depending on the size (weight) and the number of occupants. For de- tails, see “Capacity and distribution” that follows.


CAUTION


Do not apply the load more than each load limit. That may cause not only damage to the tires, but also deterioration to the steering ability and braking ability, which may cause an accident.


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Cargo and luggage— —Stowage precautions When stowing cargo and luggage in the vehicle, observe the following: (cid:1) Put cargo and luggage in the lug- gage compartment when at all possible. Be sure all items are se- cured in place.


(cid:1) Be careful to keep the vehicle bal- anced. Locating the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain balance.


(cid:1) For better fuel economy, do not


carry unneeded weight.


CAUTION


(cid:1) To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher the seatbacks. Keep cargo and luggage low, as close to the floor as pos- sible.


than


(cid:1) Do not store more than 91 kg (200 lb.) of cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment. If the third seats are occupied, do not store cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment. (cid:1) Do not place anything on the flattened seat or it may slide forward during braking.


(cid:1) Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer seri- ous bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or a colli- sion.


(cid:1) Do not place anything on the luggage cover. Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident. Secure all items in a safe place.


(cid:1) Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel. They may interfere with the driver’s field of view. Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and im- pair the driver’s control of the vehicle. In an accident they may injure the vehicle occu- pants.


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—Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the to- tal weight of the occupants. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac- ity) – (Total weight of occupants) STEPS CORRECT LOAD LIMIT 1. Locate the statement “The com- bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.


DETERMINING


3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.


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4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400
lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and lug- gage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400–750 (5x150)=650 lbs).


5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.


6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available car- go and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.


For details about trailer towing, see page 306.


Cargo capacity


Total load capacity


EXAMPLE ON YOUR VEHICLE In case that 2 people with the com- bined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.) are riding in your vehicle with the total load capacity of 431 kg (950 lb.), the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity will be as follows:


With 5 occupants:


431 kg – 166 kg = 265 kg. (950 lb. – 366 lb. = 584 lb.)


With 7 occupants:


476 kg – 166 kg = 310 kg. (1050 lb. – 366 lb. = 684 lb.)


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From this condition, if 3 more passen- gers with the combined weight of 176
kg (388 lb.) get on, the available car- go and luggage load will be reduced as follows:


With 5 occupants:


265 kg – 176 kg = 89 kg. (584 lb. – 388 lb. = 196 lb.)


With 7 occupants:


310 kg – 176 kg = 134 kg. (683 lb. – 388 lb. = 295 lb.)


As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight of occupants who got on later must be reduced. In other words, if the increase in the number of occupants causes the excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you have to reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle. For details about total load capacity, see “Vehicle load limits” on page 294.


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Cargo capacity


Weight of the removed third seat


CAUTION


Even if the total load of occu- pant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capac- ity, do not apply the load uneven- ly. That may cause not only dam- age to the tire but also deteriora- tion to the steering ability due to unbalance of the vehicle, causing an accident.


CONFIGURATION


SEATING VARIATION In case of removing the rear seats, it is possible to load as much cargo as the weight of the removed seats. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac- ity) - (Total weight of occupants) + (Weight of the removed rear seats) Rear seats weights:


Each seat 11 kg (24 lb.)


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Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your vehicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires Summer tires are high- speed capabil- ity tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving on snow- covered or icy roads. For driving on snow- covered or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires. If installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires. 2. All season tires All season tires are designed to pro- vide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use all year round.


traction


All season tires, however, do not have adequate performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving. The details about how to distinguish summer tires from all season tires are described on page 286.


CAUTION


(cid:1) Do not mix summer and all sea- son tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous han- dling characteristics, resulting in loss of control.


(cid:1) Do not use tire other than the manufacturer’s designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originals.


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SECTION 3


STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine How to start the engine Tips for driving in various conditions Off- road driving precautions Winter driving tips Dinghy towing Trailer towing How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer


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Before starting the engine 1. Check the area around the vehicle be-


fore entering it.


2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, restraint


seat cushion angle, head height and steering wheel angle.


3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view


mirrors.


4. Lock all doors. 5. Fasten seat belts.


How to start the engine— —Cranking hold function Once you turn the ignition key to “START” position and release it, the cranking hold function continues to crank the engine in “ON” position until it starts. The the engine after about 25 seconds maximum if the engine has not started yet. When you crank the engine again, wait a few sec- onds and restart it. If you hold the key in “START” position, the function will keep cranking for about 30 seconds maximum.


function stops cranking


(a) Before cranking 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-


sories.


3. Put the selector lever in “P”. If you need to restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, put the selector le- ver in “N”. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position. 4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to


the floor until driving off.


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(b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to fol- low the instructions in “(a) Before crank- ing”. Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system/sequen- tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air- fuel mixture for starting. You can start a cold or hot engine as follows: With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to “START” position, then release it. Engine should be warmed up by driving, not in idle. For warming up, drive with smoothly turning engine until engine cool- ant temperature is within normal range. If the engine stalls... Simply restart it, using the correct proce- dure given in normal starting. If the engine will not start... See “If your vehicle will not start” on page 318 in Section 4.


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NOTICE


(cid:1) Do not race a cold engine. (cid:1) If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately.


Tips for driving in various conditions (cid:1) Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. This will allow you much better control. (cid:1) Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos- sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving onto high, sharp- edged objects and other road hazards. Failure to do so can lead to severe tire damage such as a tire burst. Drive slowly when passing over bumps or travelling on a bumpy road. Other- wise, the impact could cause severe damage to the tires and/or wheels.


they


(cid:1) When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels until touch the curb so that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmis- sion the wheels.


If necessary, block


in “P”.


(cid:1) Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet. To see whether they are wet, check that there is no traffic near you, and then press the pedal lightly. If you do not feel a normal braking force, the brakes are probably wet. To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park- ing brake applied. If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.


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tire dealer


(cid:1) Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle has high- speed capability tires. Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to con- sult a to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high- speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. (cid:1) Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet. If they are require a wet, your vehicle will it longer stopping distance, and may pull the brakes are applied. Also, the park- ing brake will not hold the vehicle securely.


to one side when


(cid:1) Vehicles with rear height control air suspension: When you drive on a bumpy road, is recommended that the vehicle height should be set in the “N” (normal) or “H” (high) mode.


it


CAUTION


(cid:1) Before driving off, make sure that the parking brake is fully released and reminder light is off.


the parking brake


(cid:1) Do not


leave your vehicle unat- tended while the engine is running. (cid:1) Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy.


(cid:1) To drive down a long or steep hill, reduce your speed and downshift. Remember, if you ride the brakes excessively, they may overheat and not work properly.


(cid:1) Be careful when accelerating, up- shifting, downshifting or braking on a slippery surface. Sudden accelera- tion or engine braking, could cause the vehicle to skid or spin.


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If you drive


(cid:1) Vehicles with rear height control air suspension: through deep water over about 700 mm (28
in.) in depth, put the vehicle height in the “H” (high) mode with the height select switch and then turn off the rear height control air sus- pension by pushing the “HEIGHT CONTROL OFF” switch. Drive your vehicle at 30 km/h (19 mph) or low- er speed.


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Off- road driving precautions When driving your vehicle off- road, please observe the following precautions to en- sure your driving enjoyment and to help prevent the closure of areas to off- road vehicles. a. Drive your vehicle only in areas where off- road vehicles are permitted to trav- el.


b. Respect private property. Get owner’s permission before entering private prop- erty.


c. Do not enter areas


that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs that re- strict travel.


d. Stay on established roads. When condi- tions are wet, driving techniques should be changed or travel delayed to pre- vent damage to roads.


For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico: To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle off- road, consult the following organizations. (cid:1) State and Local Parks and Recreation


Departments


(cid:1) State Motor Vehicle Bureau


(cid:1) Recreational Vehicle Clubs (cid:1) U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of


Land Management


CAUTION


Always observe the following precau- tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your ve- hicle: (cid:1) Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in dangerous places.


(cid:1) Do not grip


the steering wheel spokes when driving off- road. A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.


(cid:1) Always check your brakes for effec- tiveness immediately after driving in sand, mud, water or snow.


(cid:1) After driving


through


tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the under- body. If the vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody, a breakdown or fire could occur.


(cid:1) In a rollover crash, an unbelted per- son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Therefore, the driver and all passengers should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is mov- ing.


jump, make sharp


(cid:1) When driving off- road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds, turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.


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(cid:1) Always perform a maintenance in- spection after each day of off-road driving that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For scheduled maintenance informa- tion, refer to the “Scheduled Main- tenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.


NOTICE


(cid:1) If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive slowly and avoid deep water.


(cid:1) Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the engine or other components does not occur. Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage. Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature failure, and may also en- ter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.


(cid:1) Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system com- ponents.


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Winter driving tips Make sure your coolant is properly pro- tected against freezing. Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non- silicate, non- amine, non- nitrite, and non- borate coolant with long- life hy- brid organic acid technology. (Coolant with long- life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and or- ganic acids.) See “Checking the engine coolant level” on page 364 in Section 7- 2 for details of coolant type selection. For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. This coolant pro- vides protection down -35(cid:2)C (- 31(cid:2)F). For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. This coolant pro- vides protection down -42(cid:2)C (- 44(cid:2)F).


to about


to about


NOTICE


Do not use plain water alone.


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Check the condition of the battery and cables. Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter starting. Section 7- 3 tells you how to visually in- spect the battery. Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased to check the level of charge. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for the cold weather. See page 362 in Section 7- 2 for recom- mended viscosity. Leaving a heavy sum- mer oil in your vehicle during winter months may cause harder starting. If you are not sure about which oil to use, call your Toyota dealer—he will be pleased to help. Keep the door locks from freezing. Squirt lock de- icer or glycerine into the locks to keep them from freezing. Use a washer fluid containing an anti- freeze solution. This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for how much to mix with water.


NOTICE


Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam- age your vehicle’s paint.


in and around


Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze. When parking, put the transmission into “P” and block the front wheels. Do not use the parking brake, or snow or water accumulated the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it hard to release. Keep ice and snow from accumulating under the fenders. Ice and snow built up under your fenders can make steering difficult. During bad winter driving, stop and check under the fenders occasionally. Depending on where you are driving, we recommend you carry some emer- gency equipment. Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains, window scraper, bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jumper cables, etc.


Your vehicle to be dinghy towed (with four wheels on the ground) behind a motorhome.


is not designed


NOTICE


Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to your vehicle.


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Trailer towing Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger- and- load- carrying vehicle. Tow- ing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel consumption, etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. For your safe- ty and the safety of others, you must not overload your vehicle or trailer. Ask your local Toyota dealer for further details be- fore towing.


CAUTION


WEIGHT LIMITS Before towing, make sure the total trail- er weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits. The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, build- ing supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.


For weight carrying hitch (type A)


(low) mode and push


Vehicles with rear height control air suspension: When disconnecting a trailer, put the vehicle height in the “LO” the “HEIGHT CONTROL OFF” switch to turn off the rear height control air suspension. Otherwise, the vehicle height may be changed in the auto- matic in accident. For details see “Rear height control air suspension” on page 180
in Section 1- 7.


leveling function, resulting


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For weight carrying hitch (type B)


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(cid:1) According


(cid:1) The maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus cargo weight) must never exceed the following for vehicle with equipped. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. the hitch


receiver type, trailer weight and hitch that can be used differs. Refer to the above illustra- tions to confirm the hitch receiver type for your vehicle. For weight carrying hitch


the maximum gross


to


2268 kg (5000 lb.)


Also for weight distributing hitch


Also for weight distributing hitch


2UZ- FE engine only


Two- wheel drive models


3311 kg (7300 lb.)


Four- wheel drive models


3175 kg (7000 lb.)


If towing a trailer and cargo weigh- ing over 2268 kg (5000 lb.), Toyota recommends to use a weight dis- tributing hitch.


it


(2000 lb.),


If towing a trailer and cargo weigh- ing over 907 kg is necessary to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity. The combination of trailer weight added to the total weight of the vehicle, occupants and vehicle cargo must never exceed a total of the following. For weight carrying hitch


the gross


1GR- FE engine


2UZ- FE engine


4354 kg (9600 lb.)


4422 kg (9750 lb.) Also for weight distributing hitch


2UZ- FE engine only


5443 kg (12000 lb.)


Exceeding the maximum weight of the trailer, the vehicle, or the ve- hicle and trailer combination, can cause an accident resulting in seri- ous personal injuries.


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(cid:1) The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) the Certification Label. The gross vehi- cle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas- sengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue includes the weight of any special equipment installed on your vehicle.


It also


load.


(cid:1) The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the front and rear Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) listed on the Certification Label.


(cid:1) Trailer hitch assemblies have differ- ent weight capacities established by the hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capa- ble of towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maxi- mum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating speci- fied for the trailer- hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in seri- ous personal injuries.


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Total trailer weight


Tongue load


Tongue load


Total trailer weight


(cid:1) 100 = 10%


(cid:1) The trailer cargo


load should be distributed so that the tongue load is 10% of the total trailer weight, not exceeding the maximum load of the following. For weight carrying hitch


227 kg (500 lb.)


Also for weight distributing hitch


2UZ- FE engine only


Two- wheel drive models


331 kg (730 lb.)


Four- wheel drive models


317 kg (700 lb.)


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the back


the trailer with more Never weight the front. About 60% of the trailer load should be in the front half of the trailer and the remaining 40% in the rear.


than


in


HITCHES (cid:1) If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you should consult with your Toyota dealer. (cid:1) Use only a hitch recommended by the hitch manufacturer and the one which conforms to the total trailer weight re- quirement.


(cid:1) According to the hitch receiver type, the maximum gross trailer weight and hitch that can be used differs. Refer to the above illustrations to confirm the hitch receiver type for your vehicle.


(cid:1) If you wish to install an aftermarket hitch, the hitch must be bolted securely to the vehicle frame and installed ac- cording to the hitch manufactures’ in- structions.


(cid:1) The hitch ball and king pin should have


a light coat of grease.


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(cid:1) Toyota recommends the ball mount as- sembly be removed when not towing to prevent injury and to prevent damage in the event of a rear end collision. After removing the ball mount assem- bly, install the grommet to the hitch to prevent entry of dirt and mud.


CAUTION


tow


the vehicle using


Do not the hooked portion of the weight carrying hitch. The hooked portion may break and cause serious injury or damage to the vehicle.


NOTICE


(cid:1) Do not install weight distributing hitch to weight carrying hitch re- ceiver because it will be damaged your vehicle.


(cid:1) Do not use axle-mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires. Also, never install a hitch which may interfere with the normal function of an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if so equipped.


1 Trailer ball load rating 2 Ball diameter 3 Shank length 4 Shank diameter


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TRAILER BALL Follow these easy steps to properly deter- mine the correct trailer ball for your ap- plication: 1. Determine the correct trailer ball size for the trailer coupler. Most couplers are stamped with the required trailer ball size. The sizes you will most likely find stamped on the coupler are:


Trailer class


Typical trailer ball size


IV


II and III


2 5/16 in.


2 in.


1 7/8 in.


2. Select


trailer ball


the appropriate


to trailer match or exceed weight rating of the trailer. The trailer ball load rating should be printed on the top of the ball.


the gross


3. When mounted in the ball mount, the threaded ball shank must protrude be- yond the bottom of the lock washer and nut at least 2 threads. The trailer ball shank must be matched to the ball mount hole diameter size.


NOTICE


Only use a ball mount attachment specified for the Toyota 4runner. 310


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MATCHING TRAILER BALL HEIGHT TO TRAILER COUPLER HEIGHT No matter which class of tow hitch ap- plies, for a safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball setup on must be the proper height for the coupler on the trailer. BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS (cid:1) Toyota


trailers with brakes that conform to any applica- ble federal and state/provincial regu- lations.


recommends


(cid:1) A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross under to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in case it becomes dam- aged or separated. For correct safety chain procedures, follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer’s recommenda- tions.


tongue


trailer


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CAUTION


(cid:1) If the total trailer weight exceeds 453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are required.


(cid:1) Never tap


into your vehicle’s hy- draulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness.


(cid:1) Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering over into another lane.


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TIRES (cid:1) Ensure


that your vehicle’s


tires are properly inflated. See page 370 in Sec- tion 7- 2 and page 396 in Section 8 for instructions.


SERVICE CONNECTOR FOR TOWING BRAKE CONTROLLER Your vehicle is equipped with a service connector for the towing brake controller as shown. Link the connector to the tow- ing brake controller via the sub wire har- ness stored in the glove box. The detailed explanation of the sub wire harness circuit is packed together with the sub wire har- ness. Be sure to position the towing brake con- troller where it does not prevent the driver from operating the pedal. Toyota recommends that the sub wire har- ness be stored in the glove box when it is not in use.


(cid:1) The trailer tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended by the trail- er manufacturer in respect to the total trailer weight.


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(cid:1) Your vehicle is equipped with a wire harness stored in the rear end under body. Some models are fitted with a socket for trailer lights under the rear bumper. Use either of them to connect and operate the trailer lights. However, the trailer lights must comply with fed- eral, state/provincial and local regula- tions. See your local recreational ve- hicle dealer or rental agency for the correct type of wiring and relays for your trailer. Check for correct operation of the turn signals and stop lights each time you hitch up. Direct splicing may damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your lights. The towing connector can be also con- nected to the trailer brake and trailer sub battery.


BREAK- IN SCHEDULE (cid:1) Toyota recommends


that you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train com- ponent (engine, transmission, differen- tial, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first 800 km (500 miles) of driving.


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MAINTENANCE (cid:1) If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional load. For this informa- tion, please the scheduled maintenance information in the “Sched- uled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.


refer


to


(cid:1) Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving. CONNECTING A TRAILER (models with rear height control air suspension) Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line and perform the following: 1. Put the rear height control air suspen- sion in the “LO” (low) mode. Turn the ignition switch off or push the “HEIGHT CONTROL OFF” switch to turn off the rear height control air suspension.


2. Connect a trailer. 3. Turn the ignition switch on or push the “HEIGHT CONTROL OFF” switch to turn on the rear height control air sus- pension. Select the “N” (normal) mode with the height select switch.


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DISCONNECTING A TRAILER (models with rear height control air suspension) Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line and perform the following: 1. Put the rear height control air suspen- sion in the “LO” (low) mode. (Make sure the vehicle height is in the “LO” (low) mode by pushing the height se- lect switch on the “(cid:2)” side.)


2. Turn the ignition switch off or push the “HEIGHT CONTROL OFF” switch to turn off the rear height control air sus- pension.


3. Set the supporting leg of a trailer on the ground and raise the hitch by 100
mm (4 in.).


4. Turn the ignition switch on or push the “HEIGHT CONTROL OFF” switch to turn on the rear height control air sus- pension.


5. Wait


for about 20 seconds until


the rear vehicle height is lowered by the automatic leveling function.


6. Make sure the hitch is disconnected. If not, raise the hitch higher and repeat steps 2 through 5.


7. Move the vehicle forward in the “LO” (low) mode where the hitch does not touch anything (normal) mode.


“N”


the


in


8. Put the rear height control air suspen-


sion in the “N” (normal) mode.


PRE- TOWING SAFETY CHECK (cid:1) Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose- up or nose- down condition, and check improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other possible causes.


for


(cid:1) Make sure the trailer cargo is securely


loaded so that it cannot shift.


(cid:1) Check that your rear view mirrors con- form to any applicable federal, state/ provincial or local regulations. If not, install the rear view mirrors required for towing purpose.


TRAILER TOWING TIPS When towing a trailer, your vehicle will handle differently than when not tow- ing. The three main causes of vehicle- trailer accidents are driver error, exces- sive speed and improper trailer loading. Keep these in mind when towing: (cid:1) Before starting out, check operation of the lights and all vehicle- trailer connec- tions. After driving a short distance, stop and recheck the lights and con- nections. Before actually towing a trail- er, practice turning, stopping and back- ing with a trailer in an area away from traffic until you learn the feel.


(cid:1) Backing with a trailer is difficult and requires practice. Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to move the trailer to the right. (This pro- cedure that when backing without a trailer.) Also, just turn the steering wheel a little at time, avoiding sharp or prolonged turning. Have someone guide you when backing to reduce the risk of an acci- dent.


is generally opposite


to


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increased when


(cid:1) Because stopping distance may be in- vehicle- to- vehicle distance creased, should be towing a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length between you and the ve- hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.


(cid:1) Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-


tion.


(cid:1) Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. The trailer could hit your vehicle in a tight turn. Slow down before making a turn to avoid the necessity of sudden braking.


(cid:1) Remember that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Therefore, compensate for this by making a turning radius with your vehicle.


than normal


larger


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(cid:1) Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- versely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention to the rear from time to time to pre- pare yourself for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may cause your vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying happens, firmly grip the steering wheel and immediately but gradually. Never increase speed. Steer straight ahead. If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.


reduce speed


(cid:1) Be careful when passing other ve- hicles. Passing requires considerable distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your trailer and be sure you have plenty of room befo- re changing lanes.


(cid:1) In order to maintain engine braking effi- ciency, do not put the transmission in “D”.


(at


(cid:1) Because of the added load of the trail- er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat on hot days temperatures over 30(cid:2)C [85(cid:2)F]) when going up a long or steep grade with a trailer. If the engine coolant indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in use), pull off the road and stop in a safe spot. Refer to “If your vehicle overheats” on page 322 in Section 4.


temperature gauge


(cid:1) Always place wheel blocks under both trailer wheels when the vehicle and parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. Put the transmission in “P”. Avoid park- ing on a slope with a trailer, but if it cannot be avoided, do so only after performing the following:


1. Apply the brakes and hold. 2. Have someone place wheel blocks un- der both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel blocks are in place, the


release your brakes slowly until blocks absorb the load.


4. Apply the parking brake firmly. 5. Shift into “P” and turn off the engine.


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(cid:1) Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do not make sudden down- shifts.


long or


(cid:1) Avoid holding the brake pedal down too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking effi- ciency.


too


When restarting out after parking on a slope: 1. With the transmission in “P” position, start the engine. Be sure to keep the brake pedal depressed.


2. Shift into gear. 3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply your brakes.


4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.


CAUTION


towing speed


(cid:1) Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or the posted limit, whichever is lower. Because insta- bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle- trailer in- creases as the speed increases, ex- ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may cause loss of control.


combination


usually


How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer Improving fuel economy is easy—just take it easy. It will help make your vehicle last longer, too. Here are some specific tips on how to save money on both fuel and repairs: (cid:1) Keep your tires inflated at the cor- rect pressure. Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel. See page 370 in Section 7- 2 for instructions. (cid:1) Do not carry unneeded weight


in your vehicle. Excess weight puts a heavier the engine, causing greater fuel consumption.


load on


(cid:1) Avoid lengthy warm- up idling. Once the engine is running smoothly, begin driving—but gently. Remember, howev- er, that on cold winter days this may take a little longer.


(cid:1) Put the selector lever into the “D” when engine braking is not required. 5- speed automatic transmission—Driv- ing with the selector lever in “4” will reduce the fuel economy. (For details, see “Automatic transmission (5- speed)” on page 151 in Section 1- 7.) transmission—Driv- 4- speed automatic ing with the selector lever in “3” will reduce the fuel economy. (For details, see “Automatic transmission (4- speed)” on page 156 in Section 1- 7.)


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(cid:1) Accelerate


slowly


smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high gear as quickly as possible.


and


(cid:1) Avoid long engine idling. If you have a long wait and you are not in traffic, it is better to turn off the engine and start again later.


(cid:1) Avoid engine


lugging or over- rev- ving. Use a gear position suitable for the road on which you are travelling.


(cid:1) Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down. Stop- and- go driving wastes fuel.


(cid:1) Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try to time the traffic signals so you only need to stop as little as possible or take advantage of through streets to avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis- tance from other vehicles to avoid sud- den braking. This will also reduce wear on your brakes.


(cid:1) Avoid heavy traffic or traffic


whenever possible.


jams


(cid:1) Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal. This causes premature wear, overheating and poor fuel economy.


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(cid:1) Maintain a moderate speed on high- ways. The faster you drive, the greater the fuel consumption. By reducing your speed, you will cut down on fuel con- sumption.


the


(cid:1) Keep


front wheels


in proper alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads. Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel. (cid:1) Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud, etc. This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corro- sion.


(cid:1) Keep your vehicle tuned- up and in top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp- er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. all lower engine performance and con- tribute to poor fuel economy. For longer life of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all maintenance work on schedule, and if you often drive under severe conditions, see that your vehicle frequent maintenance. receives more (For scheduled maintenance informa- tion, please refer the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manu- al Supplement”.)


to


CAUTION


Never turn off the engine to coast down hills. Your power steering and brake booster will not function with- out the emission control system operates properly only when the engine is run- ning.


the engine running. Also,


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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY In case of an emergency If your vehicle will not start If your engine stalls while driving If you cannot increase engine speed If your vehicle overheats If you have a flat tire If your vehicle becomes stuck If your vehicle needs to be towed If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever If you lose your keys If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter


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