Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Owner's Manual page 75

2-1. Off-road driving techniques
CAUTION
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When driving across an incline
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Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll over, resulting in death or
serious injury.
• If it looks as though the vehicle will slide laterally, turn the steering
wheel towards the base of the incline.
• Make sure that the wheels on the downhill side of the vehicle do not fall
into any depressions.
• Make sure that the wheels on the uphill side of the vehicle do not ride
over any rocks or tree roots.
It is dangerous if the tilt of the vehicle changes suddenly.
• If the incline is extreme or the terrain conditions are very unforgiving,
let any passengers out from the vehicle until safe ground has been
reached.
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When driving on roads with ruts
If the road is wet, drive particularly carefully and make sure that the control
of the steering wheel is not taken from you. Leaving the ruts suddenly may
cause the vehicle to spin, resulting in damage to the vehicle, or in death or
serious injury.
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When crossing a ridge
If a ridge is approached diagonally, the first front wheel to cross the ridge line
and the rear wheel that is diagonally opposite to it may lose contact with the
ground, or the vehicle may slide. This may cause the vehicle to roll over,
resulting in damage to the vehicle, or in death or serious injury.
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