Toyota 2015 Hilux Owner's Manual page 195

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When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (→P. 290)
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Driving in the rain
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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
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Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
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Engine speed while driving (automatic transmission)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
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When the accelerator pedal is released
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Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
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Vehicles without multi-information display: A warning light comes on while
the system is operating. (→P. 487)
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Vehicles with multi-information display: A warning message is displayed on
the multi-information display while the system is operating.
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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
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For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 800 km (500 miles) (models for model code destination W
Do not tow a trailer. (→P. 206)
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: See "Checking your vehicle's model" if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. (→P. 11)
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For the first 1000 km (600 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
• Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear.
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