Off-Road Driving Precautions - Toyota Land Cruiser 2001 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) un-
less your vehicle has high–speed
capability tires. Driving over 140
km/h (85 mph) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and pos-
sible injury. Be sure to consult a
tire dealer to determine whether
the tires on your vehicle
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
it may pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Also,
parking 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.
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.
are
Honor gates, barriers and signs that re-
strict travel.
d. Stay on established roads.
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
the
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
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