Toyota HIACE 2006 Owner's Manual page 152

In the engine compartment
Battery and cables. All the battery cells
should be filled to the proper level with
distilled water. Look for corroded or loose
terminals and a cracked case. Check the
cables for good condition and connections.
Wiring. Look for damaged, loose, or dis-
connected wires.
Fuel lines. Check the lines for leaks or
loose connections.
AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE
Exhaust system. Listen for any leakage.
Have any leaks fixed immediately. (See
"Engine exhaust cautions" on page 129 in
Section 2.)
Engine oil level. Stop the engine and
check the dipstick with the vehicle parked
on a level spot. (See page 196 in Section
7-2 for instructions.)
WHILE DRIVING
Instruments. Make sure the speedometer
and gauges are working.
Brakes. In a safe place, check that the
brakes do not pUll to one side when ap-
plied.
Anything unusual? Look for loose parts
and leaks. Listen for abnormal noises.
If everything looks O.K., set your mind at
ease and enjoy your trip!
Tips for driving in various
conditions
• Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
This will allow you much better control.
• 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.
• When parking on a hill, turn the front
wheels until they touch the curb so
that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the
parking brake, and place the transmis-
sion in "P" (automatic) or in first or
reverse (manual). If necessary, block
the wheels.
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