Toyota 2000 Tundra Owner's Manual page 168

CAUTION
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of serious
personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle:
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-
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vers, if at all possible. As with oth-
er vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover.
Avoid loading any items on the roof
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that will make the center of gravity
even higher.
Always slow down in gusty cross-
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winds. Because of its high center of
gravity, your vehicle is more sensi-
tive to side winds than an ordinary
passenger car. Slowing down will
allow you to have much better con-
trol.
Do not drive horizontally across
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steep slopes. Driving straight up or
straight down is preferred. Your ve-
hicle (or any similar off- road ve-
hicle) can tip over sideways much
more easily than forward or back-
ward.
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When driving off- road or in rugged
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terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump the vehicle, or strike
objects, etc. This may cause loss of
control or vehicle rollover. You are
also risking expensive damage to
your vehicle's suspension and chas-
sis.
TUNDRA (34413U)
Break- in period
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break- in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).
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Run the engine at moderate speed be-
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tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.
Avoid full- throttle starts.
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Try to avoid hard stops during the first
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300 km (200 miles).
Do not drive slowly with the manual
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transmission in a high gear.
Do not drive for a long time at any
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single speed, either fast or slow.
Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
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km (500 miles).