Dinghy towing
Check the condition of the 12 volt bat-
tery and cables.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any 12 volt battery, so it must be in top
shape to provide enough power for winter
starting. Section 8−3 tells you how to
visually inspect the 12 volt battery. Your
Toyota dealer will be pleased to check the
level of charge.
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Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, push the “P” position
switch and block the rear wheels. Do not
use the parking brake, for snow or water
accumulated in and around the parking
brake mechanism may freeze, making it
hard to release.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See page 401 for recommended viscosity.
Leaving a heavy summer oil in your ve-
hicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, call your Toyota deal-
er—they will be pleased to help.
Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with four wheels on the
ground) behind a motorhome.
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
under the fenders.
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During extreme
winter driving, stop and check under the
fenders occasionally.
NOTICE
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Do not tow your vehicle with four
Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing.
wheels on the ground.
This may
cause serious damage to your ve-
hicle.
Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emer-
gency equipment.
Use a washer fluid containing an anti−
freeze solution.
This product is available at your Toyota
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
the manufacturer’s directions for how
much to mix with water.
Some of the things you might put in the
vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,
bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,
jumper cables, etc.
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