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2007 SEQUOIA from Aug. ’07 Prod. (OM34462U)
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
serious damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE
Driving on a flooded road may cause
the engine to stall as well as cause
serious vehicle malfunctions such as
shorts in electrical components and
engine damage from water immersion.
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have your Toyota
dealer check brake function, changes
in quantity and quality of oil and fluid
used for the engine, transmission,
transfer (four − wheel drive models),
differentials, etc. and lubricant condi-
tion for the propeller shaft, bearings
and suspension joints (where pos-
sible) and the function of all joints
and bearings.
When driving your vehicle off − road, please
observe the following precautions to en-
sure your driving enjoyment and to help
prevent the closure of areas to off
− road
vehicles.
a. Drive your vehicle only in areas where
off − road vehicles are permitted to trav-
el.
b. Respect private property. Get owner’s
permission before entering private prop-
erty.
c. Do not enter areas that are closed.
Honor gates, barriers and signs that re-
strict travel.
d. Stay on established roads. When condi-
tions are wet, driving techniques should
be changed or travel delayed to pre-
vent damage to roads.
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and
Puerto Rico:
To obtain additional information pertaining
to driving your vehicle off
− road, consult
the following organizations.
!
State and Local Parks and Recreation
Departments
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State Motor Vehicle Bureau
!
Recreational Vehicle Clubs
!
U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of
Land Management
CAUTION
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of serious
personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle:
!
Drive carefully when off the road.
Do not take unnecessary risks by
driving in dangerous places.
!
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 especially your thumbs on the
outside of the rim.
!
Always check your brakes for effec-
tiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
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Off − road driving precautions