Tips For Driving In Various Conditions - Toyota HILUX 2008 Owner's Manual

In the engine compartment
Spare fuses. Make sure you have spare
fuses. They should cover all the amperage
ratings designated on the fuse box lid.
Coolant level. Make sure the coolant lev-
el is correct. (See page 245 for instruc-
tions.)
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 169.)
Engine oil level. Stop the engine and
check the dipstick with the vehicle parked
on level ground. (See page 242 for in-
structions.)
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.
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This will allow you much better control.
Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-
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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
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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.
Washing your vehicle or driving through
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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
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.
while lightly
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