Toyota TC 2006 Manual page 172

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Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has high–speed capability
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury. Be sure to con-
sult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle
are high–speed capability tires or
not before driving at such speeds.
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Do not continue normal
when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will require a
longer stopping distance,
may pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Also, the park-
ing brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.
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Winter driving tips
Make sure you have a proper freeze
protection for engine coolant.
Only use "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant"
or similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non–silicate, non–amine, non–nitrite,
tires.
and non–borate coolant
hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant
with long–life hybrid
technology is a
phosphates and organic acids.)
See "Checking the engine coolant level"
on page 214 for details of coolant type
selection.
driving
"Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
water. This coolant provides protection
and it
down to about –35_C (–31_F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
with long–life ing. Section 7–3 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Your Scion dealer and
organic acid most service stations will be pleased to
combination of low check the level of charge.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See page 213 for recommended viscosity.
Leaving a heavy summer oil in your ve-
hicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, call your Scion deal-
er—they will be pleased to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de–icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing. To open
a frozen lock, try heating the key before
inserting it.