Tips For Driving In Various Conditions - Toyota 2007 FJ Cruiser Owner's Manual

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NOTICE
z Do not crank for more than 30 se-
conds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
z Do not race a cold engine.
z If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.
Tips for driving in various
conditions
D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
This will allow you much better control.
D
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.
D
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.
2007 FJ CRUISER from Oct. '06Prod. (OM35873U)
D 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
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.
D Part−time four−wheel drive models—
Toyota recommends not using four−
wheel drive on dry hard−surfaced
roads, because four−wheel driving will
cause unnecessary noise and wear,
and poor fuel economy.
D Part−time four−wheel drive models—In
cold temperatures, noise may occur
when driving in two−wheel drive before
the transfer is warmed up. Therefore,
first drive in four−wheel drive until the
transfer is warmed up.
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