Off-Road Driving Precautions - Toyota 2002 Land Cruiser Owner's Manual

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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 driving
when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will require a
longer stopping distance, and
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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Off–road driving precautions
When driving your vehicle off–road, please
observe the following precautions to en-
sure your driving enjoyment and to help
prevent the closure of areas to off–road
vehicles.
tires.
a. Drive your vehicle only in areas where
off–road vehicles are permitted to trav-
el.
b. Respect private property.
permission before entering private prop-
erty.
c. Do not enter areas that are closed.
Honor gates, barriers and signs that re-
strict travel.
d. Stay on established roads.
it
conditions are wet, driving techniques
should be changed or travel delayed to
prevent damage to roads.
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and
Puerto Rico:
To obtain additional information pertaining
to driving your vehicle off–road, consult
the following organizations.
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State and Local Parks and Recreation
Departments
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State Motor Vehicle Bureau
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Recreational Vehicle Clubs
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U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of
Land Management
CAUTION
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of serious
personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle:
Get owner's
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Drive carefully when off the road.
Do not take unnecessary risks by
driving in dangerous places.
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Do not grip
spokes when driving off–road.
bad bump could jerk the wheel and
When
injure your hands.
hands and especially your thumbs
on the outside of the rim.
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Always check your brakes for effec-
tiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
the steering wheel
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Keep both