Toyota 2001 Land Cruiser, Owner'S Manual, Page: 198 / 288

’01 L/C U (L/O 0008)
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NOTICE
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Do not crank for more than 30 se-
conds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
!
Do not race a cold engine.
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If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.
!
Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
This will allow you much better control.
!
Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-
sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
onto high, sharp − edged objects and
other road hazards. Failure to do so
can lead to severe tire damage result-
ing in tire bursts.
!
When parking on a hill, turn the front
wheels until they touch the curb so
that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the
parking brake, and place the transmis-
sion in ”P”. If necessary, block the
wheels.
!
Washing your vehicle or driving through
deep water may get the brakes wet. To
see whether they are wet, check that
there is no traffic near you, and then
press the pedal lightly. If you do not
feel a normal braking force, the brakes
are probably wet. To dry them, drive
the vehicle cautiously while lightly
pressing the brake pedal with the park-
ing brake applied. If they still do not
work safely, pull to the side of the road
and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
!
Before driving off, make sure the
parking brake is fully released
and that the parking brake re-
minder light is off.
!
Do not leave your vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is run-
ning.
!
Do not rest your foot on the
brake pedal while driving. It can
cause
dangerous overheating,
needless wear, and poor fuel
economy.
!
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.
!
Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, downshifting or braking
on a slippery surface. Sudden
acceleration or engine braking
could cause the vehicle to spin
or skid.
Tips for driving
in various conditions