Precautions For Turning Off An Engine With Turbocharger; Pre-Trip Safety Check - Toyota LAND CRUISER 78 series Owner's Manual

If the engine is warm ...
With your foot off the accelerator pedal
(1 HD-FTE engine) or the accelerator ped-
al about half-way down (1 HZ engine),
crank the engine by turning the key to
"START". Release the key and accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, try the above
"Normal starting procedure".
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given above, depending on the en-
gine temperature.
If the engine will not start...
See "If your vehicle will not start" in Sec-
tion 4.
NOTICE
+
Do not crank for more than 30 se-
conds at
a
time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
+
Do not race
a
cold engine.
+If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.
106
Precautions for turning off
an engine with turbocharger
(1 HD-FTE engine)
After high-speed or extended driving, etc.,
requiring a heavy engine load, the engine
should be allowed to idle, as shown in the
chart, before turning it off.
Driving condition and required idling
time
Normal city driving
Idling time-Not necessary
High-speed driving
About 80 km/h (50 mph)
Idling time-About 20 seconds
About 100 km/h (63 mph)
Idling time-About 1 minute
Steep mountain slopes or continued
driving above 100 km/h (63 mph)
Idling time-About 2 minutes
NOTICE
Never turn the engine off immediately
after a heavy load. This may cause
severe engine damage.
Pre-trip safety check
It is a good idea to do a safety check
before starting out on a trip. A few min-
utes of checking can help ensure safe and
pleasant driving. Just a basic familiarity
with your vehicle is required and a careful
eye! Or, if you would like, your Toyota
dealer will be pleased to make this check
for you at a nominal cost.
&
CAUTION
If you make this check in an enclosed
garage, make sure there is adequate
ventilation. Engine exhaust is poison-
ous.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Outside the vehicle
Tires (spare inclUded). Check the pres-
sure with a gauge and look carefully for
cuts, damage, or excessive wear.
Wheel nuts. Make sure no nuts are mis-
sing or loose.
Fluid leaks. After the vehicle has been
parked for a while,check underneath for
leaking fuel, oil, water, or fluid. (Water
dripping from the air conditioner after use
is normaL)
If the engine is warm ...
With your foot off the accelerator pedal
(1 HD-FTE engine) or the accelerator ped-
al about half-way down (1 HZ engine),
crank the engine by turning the key to
"START". Release the key and accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, try the above
"Normal starting procedure".
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given above, depending on the en-
gine temperature.
If the engine will not start...
See "If your vehicle will not start" in Sec-
tion 4.
NOTICE
+
Do not crank for more than 30 se-
conds at
a
time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
+
Do not race
a
cold engine.
+If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.
106
Precautions for turning off
an engine with turbocharger
(1 HD-FTE engine)
After high-speed or extended driving, etc.,
requiring a heavy engine load, the engine
should be allowed to idle, as shown in the
chart, before turning it off.
Driving condition and required idling
time
Normal city driving
Idling time-Not necessary
High-speed driving
About 80 km/h (50 mph)
Idling time-About 20 seconds
About 100 km/h (63 mph)
Idling time-About 1 minute
Steep mountain slopes or continued
driving above 100 km/h (63 mph)
Idling time-About 2 minutes
NOTICE
Never turn the engine off immediately
after a heavy load. This may cause
severe engine damage.
Pre-trip safety check
It is a good idea to do a safety check
before starting out on a trip. A few min-
utes of checking can help ensure safe and
pleasant driving. Just a basic familiarity
with your vehicle is required and a careful
eye! Or, if you would like, your Toyota
dealer will be pleased to make this check
for you at a nominal cost.
&
CAUTION
If you make this check in an enclosed
garage, make sure there is adequate
ventilation. Engine exhaust is poison-
ous.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Outside the vehicle
Tires (spare inclUded). Check the pres-
sure with a gauge and look carefully for
cuts, damage, or excessive wear.
Wheel nuts. Make sure no nuts are mis-
sing or loose.
Fluid leaks. After the vehicle has been
parked for a while,check underneath for
leaking fuel, oil, water, or fluid. (Water
dripping from the air conditioner after use
is normaL)