Break-In Period; Fuel - Toyota 2003 HIGHLANDER User Manual

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Always slow down in gusty cross-
winds. Because of its profile and
higher center of gravity, your ve-
hicle is more sensitive to
winds than an ordinary passenger
car. Slowing down will allow you to
have better control.
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When driving off–road or in rugged
terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns,
strike objects, etc. This may cause
loss of control or vehicle rollover
causing death or serious injury. You
are also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle's suspension and
chassis.
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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
more easily than forward or back-
ward.
'03 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0208)
Break–in period
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break–in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
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to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
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Avoid full throttle acceleration when
starting and driving.
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Avoid racing the engine.
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Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).
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Do not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.
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Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
km (500 miles).

Fuel

FUEL TYPE
Your new vehicle must use only un-
leaded gasoline.
To help prevent gas station mix–ups, your
Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.
The special nozzle on pumps with un-
leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-
dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will
not.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5–M93
in Canada.
NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the three–
way catalytic converter to lose its ef-
fectiveness and the emission control
system to function improperly. Also,
this can increase maintenance costs.
2003 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM48441U)
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