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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
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For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
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For the first 800 km (500 miles) (for Australia):
Do not tow a trailer. (
→
P. 154)
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For the first 1000 km (600 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
• Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear.
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Idling time before stopping the engine (diesel engine only)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately
after high-speed driving or driving up a hill.
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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (
→
P. 498)
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Eco-friendly driving
→
P. 80
Driving condition
Idling time
Normal city driving
Not necessary
High-speed driving
Constant speed of approx.
80 km/h (50 mph)
Approximately
20 seconds
Constant speed of approx.
100 km/h (62 mph)
Approximately
1 minute
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100 km/h
(62 mph) or more (race track driving etc.)
Approximately
2 minutes
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