Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 393

INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA
When driving off−road or in rugged
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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.
Do not drive horizontally across
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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.
RAV4_EE
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 2000 km (1200 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
Avoid full throttle acceleration when
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starting and driving.
Avoid racing the engine.
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Try to avoid hard stops during the first
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300 km (200 miles).
Do not drive slowly with the manual
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transmission in a high gear.
Do not drive for a long time at any
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single speed, either fast or slow.
Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
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km (500 miles).
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