Off−Road Driving Precautions - Toyota HILUX 2008 Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Sudden braking, acceleration and
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steering when driving on a slippery
road surface may cause tire slip-
page and reduce your ability to
control the vehicle, resulting in an
accident.
Sudden changes in engine speed,
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such as sudden engine braking,
may cause the vehicle to skid, re-
sulting in an accident.
After driving through
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lightly depress the brake pedal to
make sure that the brakes are func-
tioning properly. Wet brake pads
may prevent the brakes from func-
tioning properly. If the brakes on
only one side are wet and not func-
tioning properly, steering control
may be affected, resulting in an ac-
cident.
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
serious damage to the vehicle.
Driving on a flooded road may cause
the engine to stall as well as cause
serious vehicle malfunctions such as
shorts in electrical components and
engine damage from water immersion.
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road
a puddle,
flooded, be sure to have your Toyota
dealer check brake function, changes
in quantity and quality of oil and fluid
used for the engine, transmission,
transfer (four−wheel drive models),
differentials, etc. and lubricant condi-
tion for the propeller shaft (four−
wheel drive models), bearings and
suspension joints (where possible)
and the function of all joints and
bearings.
NOTICE
and the vehicle is
Off−road driving precautions
(on four−wheel drive models)
CAUTION
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of death or
serious injury or damage to your ve-
hicle:
Drive carefully when off the road.
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Do not take unnecessary risks by
driving in dangerous places.
Do not grip the steering wheel
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spokes when driving off−road. A
bad bump could jerk the wheel and
injure your hands. Keep both hands
and especially your thumbs on the
outside of the rim.
Always check your brakes for effec-
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tiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
After driving through tall grass,
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mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check
that there is no grass, bush, paper,
rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or
trapped on the underbody. Clear off
any such matter from the under-
body. If the vehicle is used with
these materials trapped or adhering
to the underbody, a breakdown or
fire could occur.
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