Toyota LAND CRUISER PRADO Owner's Manual page 274

NOTICE
When parking the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
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Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
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Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
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an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
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damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
1KD-FTV and 1GD-FTV engines: Make sure to idle the engine immedi-
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ately after high-speed driving or hill climbing. Stop the engine only after the
turbocharger has cooled down.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
1GD-FTV engine: In an extremely cold environment, idle the engine for
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more than 30 seconds after starting the engine. Do not race the engine
while idling.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
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Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. (P. 747)
When encountering flooded roads
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Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
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Short in electrical components
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● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
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mission, transfer, differentials, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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