Toyota FJ Cruiser Instructions For Adjusting And Operating page 104

2−1. Driving procedures
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
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Driving in the rain
l Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged−up, and the road will be slippery.
l Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
l Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
For the first 200 miles (300 km):
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Avoid sudden stops.
l For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
l For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
S Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
S Avoid sudden acceleration.
S Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
S Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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Drum−in disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum−in−disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding−down of the brake shoes periodically or when−
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down.
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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 364)
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