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Always slow down in gusty cross-
winds. Because of its profile and
higher center of gravity, your ve-
hicle is more sensitive to side
winds than an ordinary passenger
car. Slowing down will allow you to
have better control.
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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.
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Do not drive horizontally across
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.
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break − in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1000 km (600 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
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Avoid full throttle acceleration when
starting and driving.
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Avoid racing the engine.
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Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).
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Do not drive slowly with the manual
transmission in a high gear.
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Do not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.
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Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
km (500 miles).
Selecting the proper fuel is essential
for satisfactory engine performance.
Engine damage caused by use of improp-
er fuels is not covered under Toyota’s new
vehicle warranty.
NOTICE
z Do not use improper fuels. If im-
proper fuels are used the engine
will be damaged.
z Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the
three − way catalytic converter to
lose its effectiveness and the emis-
sion control system to function im-
properly, and will damage the en-
gine. Also, this can increase main-
tenance costs.
Break − in period Fuel