Starting And Driving - Toyota 4Runner 1999 Owner's Manual

Part 3
STARTING AND DRIV-
ING
D Before starting the engine
D How to start the engine
D Tips for driving in various
conditions
D Off−road driving precautions
D Winter driving tips
D Trailer towing
D How to save fuel and make your
vehicle last longer, too
Before starting the engine
1. Check the area around the vehicle be-
fore entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
seat cushion angle, head
height and steering wheel angle.
3. Adjust inside and outside rear view
mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.
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How to start the engine
(a) Before cranking
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
restraint
3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch
pedal to the floor and shift the trans-
mission into neutral. Hold the clutch
pedal to the floor until the engine is
started. A starter safety device will pre-
vent the starter from operating if the
clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic transmission: Put the selec-
tor lever in "P". If you need to restart
the engine while the vehicle is moving,
put the selector lever in "N". A starter
safety device will prevent the starter from
operating if the selector lever is in any
drive position.
4. Automatic transmission
press the brake pedal and hold it to
the floor until driving off.
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