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5-5.Driving tips

GDo not drive in excess of 75

Winter driving tips

mph (120 km/h), regardless of

the type of snow tires being

used.

Carry out the necessary

preparations and inspec-

tions before driving the

vehicle in winter. Always

drive the vehicle in a man-

ner appropriate to the pre-

vailing weather conditions.

GUse snow tires on all, not just

some wheels.

IDriving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the

vehicle being unable to be driven

safely, and may cause death or

serious injury.

Preparation for winter

GDo not drive in excess of the

speed limit specified for the tire

chains being used, or 30 mph

(50 km/h), whichever is lower.

 Use fluids that are appropriate

to the prevailing outside tem-

peratures.

GAvoid driving on bumpy road

• Power control unit coolant

• Heater coolant

surfaces or over potholes.

GAvoid sudden acceleration,

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that

cause sudden regenerative

braking.

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• Washer fluid

 Have a service technician

inspect the condition of the

12-volt battery.

GSlow down sufficiently before

entering a curve to ensure that

vehicle control is maintained.

 Have the vehicle fitted with

four snow tires or purchase a

set of tire chains for the front

tires.

GDo not use LTA (Lane Tracing

Assist) system.

Ensure that all tires are the same

size and brand, and that chains

match the size of the tires.

NOTICE

IRepairing or replacing snow

tires

WARNING

Request repairs or replacement of

snow tires from Toyota dealers or

legitimate tire retailers. This is

because the removal and attach-

ment of snow tires affects the

operation of the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters.

IDriving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a

loss of vehicle control and cause

death or serious injury.

GUse tires of the specified size.

Before driving the vehicle

GMaintain the recommended

level of air pressure.

Perform the following according

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to the driving conditions:

released automatically.

Also, avoid using the following as

the parking brake may operate

automatically, even if automatic

mode is off.

 Do not try to forcibly open a

window or move a wiper that

is frozen. Pour warm water

over the frozen area to melt

the ice. Wipe away the water

immediately to prevent it from

freezing.

• Brake hold system

 Park the vehicle and shift the

shift position to P without set-

ting the parking brake. The

parking brake may freeze up,

preventing it from being

released. If the vehicle is

parked without setting the

parking brake, make sure to

block the wheels.

 To ensure proper operation of

the climate control system

fan, remove any snow that

has accumulated on the air

inlet vents in front of the wind-

shield.

 Check for and remove any

excess ice or snow that may

have accumulated on the

exterior lights, outside rear

view mirrors, windows, vehi-

cle’s roof, chassis, around the

tires or on the brakes.

Failure to do so may be dan-

gerous because it may cause

the vehicle to move unexpect-

edly, possibly leading to an

accident.

 If the vehicle is parked without

setting the parking brake,

 Remove any snow or mud

from the bottom of your shoes

before getting in the vehicle.

confirm that the shift position

cannot be moved out of P.

 If the vehicle is left parked

with the brakes damp in cold

temperatures, there is a pos-

sibility of the brakes freezing.

When driving the vehicle

Accelerate the vehicle slowly,

keep a safe distance between

you and the vehicle ahead, and

drive at a reduced speed suit-

able to road conditions.

WARNING

IWhen parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle without

applying the parking brake, make

sure to chock the wheels. If you

do not chock the wheels, the vehi-

cle may move unexpectedly, pos-

sibly resulting in an accident.

When parking the vehicle

 Turn automatic mode of the

parking brake off. Otherwise,

the parking brake may freeze

and not be able to be

Selecting tire chains

Use the correct tire chain size

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safe location.

when mounting the tire chains.

Chain size is regulated for each

tire size.

GInstall tire chains on the front tires

only. Do not install tire chains on

the rear tires.

GInstall tire chains on the front tires

as tightly as possible. Retighten

chains after driving 1/41/2 mile

(0.51.0 km).

GInstall tire chains following the

instructions provided with the tire

chains.

NOTICE

IFitting tire chains

Side chain (0.12 in. [3 mm] in

diameter)

A

The tire pressure warning valves

and transmitters may not function

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

Side chain (0.39 in. [10 mm]

in width)

Side chain (1.18 in. [30 mm]

in length)

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Cross chain (0.16 in. [4 mm]

in diameter)

Cross chain (0.55 in. [14 mm]

in width)

Cross chain (0.98 in. [25 mm]

in length)

Regulations on the use of

tire chains

Regulations regarding the use

of tire chains vary depending on

location and type of road.

Always check local regulations

before installing chains.

ITire chain installation

Observe the following precautions

when installing and removing

chains:

GInstall and remove tire chains in a

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Utility vehicle precau-

tions

WARNING

IUtility vehicle precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of

death, serious injury or damage to

your vehicle:

GIn a rollover crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more

likely to die than a person wear-

ing a seat belt. Therefore, the

driver and all passengers

should always fasten their seat

belts.

This vehicle belongs to the

utility vehicle class, which

has higher ground clear-

ance and narrower tread in

relation to the height of its

center of gravity to make it

capable of performing in a

wide variety of off-road

applications.

GAvoid sharp turns or abrupt

maneuvers, if at all possible.

Failure to operate this vehicle

correctly may result in loss of

control or vehicle rollover caus-

ing death or serious injury.

Utility vehicle feature

 Specific design characteris-

tics give it a higher center of

gravity than ordinary passen-

ger cars. This vehicle design

feature causes this type of

vehicle to be more likely to

rollover. And, Utility vehicles

have a significantly higher

rollover rate than other types

of vehicles.

GLoading cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier (if equipped) will

make the center of the vehicle

gravity higher. Avoid high

speeds, sudden starts, sharp

turns, sudden braking or abrupt

maneuvers, otherwise it may

result in loss of control or vehi-

cle rollover due to failure to

operate this vehicle correctly.

GAlways slow down in gusty

crosswinds. Because of its pro-

file and higher center of gravity,

your vehicle is more sensitive to

side winds than an ordinary

passenger car. Slowing down

will allow you to have better

control.

 An advantage of the higher

ground clearance is a better

view of the road allowing you

to anticipate problems.

 It is not designed for corner-

ing at the same speeds as

ordinary passenger cars any

more than low-slung sports

cars are designed to perform

satisfactorily under off-road

conditions. Therefore, sharp

turns at excessive speeds

may cause the vehicle to

rollover.

GDo not drive horizontally across

steep slopes. Driving straight up

or straight down is preferred.

Your vehicle (or any similar

off-road vehicle) can tip over

sideways much more easily

than forward or backward.

Off-road driving

When driving your vehicle

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WARNING

off-road, please observe the fol-

lowing precautions to ensure

your driving enjoyment and to

help prevent the closure of

areas to off-road vehicles:

IOff-road driving precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of

death, serious injury or damage to

your vehicle:

GDrive carefully when off the

road. Do not take unnecessary

risks by driving in dangerous

places.

 Drive your vehicle only in

areas where off-road vehicles

are permitted to travel.

 Respect private property. Get

owner’s permission before

entering private property.

GDo 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.

 Do not enter areas that are

closed. Honor gates, barriers

and signs that restrict travel.

 Stay on established roads.

When conditions are wet,

driving techniques should be

changed or travel delayed to

prevent damage to roads.

GAlways check your brakes for

effectiveness immediately after

driving in sand, mud, water or

snow.

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GAfter driving through tall grass,

mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc.,

check that there is no grass,

bush, paper, rags, stone, sand,

etc. adhering or trapped on the

underbody. Clear off any such

matter from the underbody. If

the vehicle is used with these

materials trapped or adhering to

the underbody, a breakdown or

fire could occur.

IAdditional information for

off-road driving



For owners in U.S. mainland,

Hawaii and Puerto Rico:

To obtain additional information per-

taining to driving your vehicle

off-road, consult the following orga-

nizations:

GWhen driving off-road or in rug-

ged terrain, do not drive at

excessive speeds, jump, make

sharp turns, strike objects, etc.

This may cause loss of control

or vehicle rollover causing

death or serious injury. You are

also risking expensive damage

to your vehicle’s suspension

and chassis.

GState and Local Parks and Recre-

ation Departments

GState Motor Vehicle Bureau

GRecreational Vehicle Clubs

GU.S. Forest Service and Bureau of

Land Management

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NOTICE

ITo prevent the water damage

Take all necessary safety mea-

sures to ensure that water dam-

age to the traction battery, EV

system or other components does

not occur.

GWater entering the motor com-

partment may cause severe

damage to the EV system.

GWater entering the transmis-

sion will cause deterioration in

transmission quality. The mal-

function indicator may come on,

and the vehicle may not be driv-

able.

GWater can wash the grease

from wheel bearings, causing

rusting and premature failure,

and may also enter the

transaxle case, reducing the

gear oil’s lubricating qualities.

IWhen you drive through

water

If driving through water, such as

when crossing shallow streams,

first check the depth of the water

and the bottom of the riverbed for

firmness. Drive slowly and avoid

deep water.

IInspection after off-road driv-

ing

GSand and mud that has accu-

mulated around brake discs

may affect braking efficiency

and may damage brake system

components.

GAlways perform a maintenance

inspection after each day of

off-road driving that has taken

you through rough terrain, sand,

mud, or water. For scheduled

maintenance information, refer

to the “Scheduled Maintenance

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement”.

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