Running-in recommendations
6-4
Starting and driving
6
not only because rearward vision will be
obstructed, but also the luggage may be pro-
jected into the passenger compartment under
hard braking.
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During the running-in period for the first
1,000 km, it is advisable to drive your new
vehicle using the following precautions as a
guideline to aid long life as well as future
economy and performance.
Do not race the engine at high speeds.
Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking
and prolonged high-speed running.
Keep to the running-in speed limit shown
below.
Please note that the legal speed limits dis-
played must be adhered to.
Do not exceed loading limits.
Refrain from towing a trailer.
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully apply the parking brake suffi-
ciently to hold the vehicle.
The Electric parking brake is the system that
applies the parking brake by the electric
motor.
Running-in recommenda-
tions
2WD models
Shift point
Speed limit
1st gear
15 km/h
2nd gear
30 km/h
3rd gear
50 km/h
4th gear
65 km/h
5th gear
75 km/h
6th gear
95 km/h
7th gear
115 km/h
8th gear
120 km/h
4WD models
Shift point
Speed limit
2H, 4H,
4HLc
4LLc
1st gear
15 km/h
5 km/h
2nd gear
30 km/h
10 km/h
3rd gear
50 km/h
20 km/h
4th gear
65 km/h
25 km/h
5th gear
75 km/h
30 km/h
6th gear
95 km/h
35 km/h
7th gear
115 km/h
45 km/h
8th gear
120 km/h
Shift point
Speed limit
CAUTION
On 4WD vehicles, the “4LLc” range gives
maximum torque for low-speed driving on
steep slopes, as well as sandy, muddy, and
other difficult surfaces. Do not exceed
speeds of approximately 70 km/h in “4LLc”
range.
Electric parking brake
NOTE
You may hear an operation noise from the
vehicle body when operating the Electric
parking brake. This does not indicate a mal-
function and the Electric parking brake is
operating normally.
When the battery is weak or dead, the park-
ing brake cannot be applied or released.
Refer to “Emergency starting” on page 8-2.