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CAUTION
D
Before driving off, make sure that
the parking brake is fully released
and
the
parking
brake
light is off.
D
Do not leave your vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is running.
D
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous
overheating,
wear, and poor fuel economy.
D
To drive down a long or steep hill,
reduce your speed and downshift.
Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat and
not work properly.
D
Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, downshifting or braking on
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-
tion or engine braking could cause
the vehicle to spin or skid.
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D
Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
reminder
has
high−speed
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury. Be sure to con-
sult
a
tire
whether the tires on your vehicle
are high−speed capability tires or
needless
not before driving at such speeds.
D
Do
not
continue
when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will
longer
stopping distance,
may pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Also, the park-
ing brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.
Winter driving tips
Make sure you have ethylene−glycol an-
tifreeze in the radiator.
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze.
capability
tires.
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
dealer
to
determine
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
ing. Chapter 7−3 tells you how to visually
normal
driving
inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
and most service stations will be pleased
require a
to check the level of charge.
and
it
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See Chapter 7−2 for recommended viscos-
ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your
vehicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, call your Toyota deal-
er—he will be pleased to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing.
NOTICE
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