Information Before Driving Your Toyota - Toyota 4Runner 1998 Owner's Manual

Part 2
INFORMATION
BEFORE DRIVING
YOUR TOYOTA
D Off−road vehicle precautions
D Break−in period
D Fuel
D Operation in foreign countries
D Three−way catalytic converter
D Engine exhaust cautions
D Facts about engine oil
consumption
D Twin ground electrode spark
plugs
D Brake system
D Brake pad wear limit indicators
D Luggage stowage precautions
D Your Toyota's identification
D Theft prevention labels
D Suspension and chassis
D Types of tires
Off−road vehicle precautions
This vehicle is one of the class of ve-
hicles which have higher ground clear-
ance and narrower tread in relation to
the height of their center of gravity to
make them capable of performing in a
wide variety of off−road applications.
Specific design characteristics give it a
higher center of gravity than ordinary
cars. An advantage of the
ground clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate prob-
lems. It is not designed for cornering
at the same speeds as conventional
two−wheel drive vehicles any more than
low−slung sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under
conditions.
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CAUTION
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of serious
personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle:
D
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-
vers, if at all possible. As with oth-
er vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover.
D
Avoid loading any items on the roof
that will make the center of gravity
even higher.
D
Always slow down in gusty cross-
winds. Because of its high center of
gravity, your vehicle is more sensi-
tive to side winds than an ordinary
passenger car. Slowing down will
allow you to have much better con-
higher
trol.
D
Do not drive horizontally across
steep slopes. Driving straight up or
straight down is preferred. Your ve-
hicle (or any similar off−road ve-
hicle) can tip over sideways much
off−road more easily than forward or back-
ward.
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