DRIVING TIPS
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CAUTION
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Before driving off, make sure the parking brake is
fully released and that the parking brake reminder
light is off.
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Do not leave your vehicle unattended while the
engine is running.
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Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear,
and poor fuel economy.
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To drive down a long or steep hill, reduce your speed
and downshift. Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat and not work
properly. See page 352.
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Be careful when accelerating, upshifting,
downshifting or braking on a slippery surface. The
abrupt change in engine speed, such as sudden
acceleration or engine braking, could cause the
vehicle to skid or spin.
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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
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speed
capability tires. Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle are high
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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, the parking brake will
not hold the vehicle securely.
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If you drive through deep water over about 500 mm
(20 in.) in depth, put the vehicle height in the HI (High)
mode with the active height select switch and then
turn off the active height control suspension by
pushing the height control switch. Drive your vehicle
at 30 km/h (19 mph) or lower speed.
Summary of Contents for GX470 2006
Page 14: ...HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL x I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 25: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xxi I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 71: ...SWITCHES 46 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 123: ...INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 98 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 225: ...OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 200 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 237: ...STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS 212 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 241: ...AIR CONDITIONING 216 21PY024 Air flow selection I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 255: ...AIR CONDITIONING 230 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 320: ...AUDIO 295 22PY056 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 365: ...AUDIO 340 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 421: ...STARTING AND DRIVING 396 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 449: ...DRIVING TIPS 424 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 507: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 482 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 515: ...MAINTENANCE 490 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 525: ...INTRODUCTION 500 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 587: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 562 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 590: ...BODY 565 FUEL TANK Capacity 87 L 23 gal 19 1 Imp gal I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 599: ...BODY 574 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...