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2-1. Driving procedures
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Driving in the rain
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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
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Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
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For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
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For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
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For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• 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.
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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system.
This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodi-
cally or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding-down.
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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. (
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