Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Owner's Manual page 73

2-1. Off-road driving techniques
CAUTION
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Assessing conditions accurately
When driving off-road, it is necessary to operate the accelerator pedal, brake
pedal and steering wheel in response to the type and conditions of the ter-
rain. The driver should assess conditions precisely and drive cautiously in
response to each type of condition encountered.
Losing control can be dangerous especially in off-road conditions, where it
could cause the vehicle to roll over, resulting in death or serious injury.
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If the vehicle slides when driving on an incline
Do not turn the steering wheel suddenly. Also, if the vehicle appears to be
going into a lateral slide, turn the steering wheel towards the base of the
incline.
Losing control can be dangerous especially in off-road conditions where it
could cause the vehicle to roll over, resulting in death or serious injury.
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When driving on an incline
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Do not drive continually on inclines with a forward or backward tilt that is
greater than 35°, or a side to side tilt that is greater than 25°. The vehicle
could roll over, resulting in death or serious injury.
However, inclines with a forward or backward tilt of 42° can be driven on
momentarily.
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When descending an incline, select an appropriate shift position. If an
incline is descended without an appropriate amount of traction, you may
lose control of the vehicle, which could cause the vehicle to roll over,
resulting in death or serious injury.
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When climbing an incline
Drive directly up the incline. If the incline is approached diagonally, the vehi-
cle is likely to slide laterally, and you may lose control of the vehicle. This
could cause the vehicle to roll over, resulting in death or serious injury.
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