Toyota 2013 Tacoma, Owner'S Manual

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2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
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Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of serious
injury or damage to your vehicle:
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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 the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump
could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and espe-
cially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
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Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
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After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that
there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped
on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the
vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody,
a breakdown or fire could occur.
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In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die
than a person wearing a seat belt. Therefore, the driver and all passengers
should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving.
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When driving off-road or in rugged 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.