The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Driving
- With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
- Release the parking brake.
- Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
- With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
- If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift
lever to P or N.
Parking the vehicle
- With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
- Set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P.
- Turn the engine switch to the "LOCK" position to stop the engine.
- Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Starting off on a steep uphill
- Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
- Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
- Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
- Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced,
the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
- Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially
slippery.
- 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.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
- The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
- When the accelerator pedal is released
- When the brake pedal is depressed while TOW/HAUL mode is selected (if
equipped)
■Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)
- When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time,
the
engine output may be restrained.
- A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while
the
system is operating.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
- When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may
be restrained.
- When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D,
or P to
R (D includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message
appears on the multi-information display.
- When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle
is in
reverse.
- While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have
trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, perform the following
actions to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.
- Deactivate TRAC
- When the AUTO LSD system is turned on.
- 4WD models: The four-wheel drive control switch is in "4L" position.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is
recommended:
- For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
- For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
- For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
- Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
- Avoid sudden acceleration.
- Do not drive continuously in low gears.
- Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■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 periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer perform
the bedding down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the
availability
of the correct fuel.
■When turning off the engine
The emission system operating sounds may continue for a short time after
the engine is turned off. This is not a malfunction, and helps to ensure optimal
performance of the emission system.
WARNING Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
- Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the
brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
- Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the
brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an
accident.
- When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to
difficulty
in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals
properly.
- Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving
the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and
accelerator
pedals properly.
- Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing
the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency,
resulting
in an accident.
- Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable
materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
- During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the
engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes
impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way.
- Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when
driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and
lose
effectiveness.
- Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or
the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
- Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of
their body
are not outside the vehicle.
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WARNING Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
- Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal
speed limit permits
it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has
high-speed
capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a
tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed
capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
- Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire
slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
- Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes
in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.
- After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal
to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may
prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side
are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
- Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in
a driving position,
or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and
steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
- Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of
vehicle
control.
- Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving
forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of
vehicle
control.
- Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the
vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of
vehicle
control.
- Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will
disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N
is
selected.
- Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator
pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to
moving
unexpectedly of the vehicle that may cause an accident.
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WARNING ■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise
(brake pad wear limit indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake
pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■When the vehicle is stopped
- Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may
move suddenly
and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
- In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away,
always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply
the
parking brake as necessary.
- If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent
accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake
pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
- Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may
cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if
combustible
material is nearby.
■When the vehicle is parked
- Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft
drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
- Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may
lead to a
fire.
- The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic
lenses and
plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
- Soft drink cans may rupture, causing the contents to spray
over the
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in
the vehicle's
electrical components.
- Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette
lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit
accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
- Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do
not place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or
dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in
the vehicle.
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WARNING
- Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated
with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may
cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
- Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop
the engine
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking
brake is not
set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.
- Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or
immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
- 4WD models: If the shift lever is moved before the "4LO"
indicator turns
on/off, the transfer mode may not be shifted completely. The
transfer mode
disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain
and
allows the vehicle to move regardless of the shift position. (At
this time, the
indicator blinks and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic
transmission is in
P. You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete
the
shifting of the transfer mode.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the
shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or
fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a
poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle,
leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■When braking
- When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may
cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side.
Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
- If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow
other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should
be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
- Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the
power-assisted
brakes.
- The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if
one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake
pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance
will
increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.
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NOTICE ■When driving the vehicle
- Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time
during
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.
- Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and
brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to
do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may move suddenly if the
accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the
steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the
vehicle.
- It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
- The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
- The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire .
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so
may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
- Engine stalling
- Short in electrical components
- Engine damage caused by 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 the following:
- Brake function
- Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the
engine, transmission,
transfer (4WD models) differentials, etc.
- Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and
suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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