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SECTION

3

STARTING AND DRIVING

Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

How to start the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Tips for driving in various conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Winter driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Dinghy towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too . . . . . . . . . 136

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How to start the engine—

(a) Before cranking

Before starting the engine

(b) Starting the engine

1. Check the area around the vehicle be-

fore entering it.

1. Apply the parking brake firmly.

Before starting the engine, be sure to

follow the instructions in “(a) Before

cranking”.

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-

sories.

2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,

head restraint height and steering

wheel angle.

Normal starting procedure

3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch

pedal to the floor and shift the trans-

mission into neutral. Hold the clutch

pedal to the floor until the engine is

started. A starter safety device will pre-

vent the starter from operating if the

clutch pedal is not fully depressed.

The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-

tial multiport fuel injection system in your

engine automatically controls the proper

air−fuel mixture for starting. You can start

a cold or hot engine as follows:

3. Adjust inside and outside rear view

mirrors.

4. Lock all doors.

5. Fasten seat belts.

1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-

al, crank the engine by turning the key

to “START”. Release it when the en-

gine starts.

Automatic transmission: Put the se-

lector lever in “P”. If you need to re-

start the engine while the vehicle is

moving, put the selector lever in “N”.

A starter safety device will prevent the

starter from operating if the selector

lever is in any drive position.

2. After the engine runs for about 10 se-

conds, you are ready to drive.

If the weather is below freezing, let the

engine warm up for a few minutes before

driving.

4. Automatic transmission only: De-

press the brake pedal and hold it to

the floor until driving off.

If the engine stalls...

Simply restart it, using the correct proce-

dure given in normal starting.

If the engine will not start...

See “If your vehicle will not start” in Sec-

tion 4.

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Tips for driving in various

conditions

D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.

D Washing your vehicle or driving through

deep water may get the brakes wet. To

see whether they are wet, check that

there is no traffic near you, and then

press the pedal lightly. If you do not

feel a normal braking force, the brakes

are probably wet. To dry them, drive

the vehicle cautiously while lightly

pressing the brake pedal with the park-

ing brake applied. If they still do not

work safely, pull to the side of the road

and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

NOTICE

This will allow you much better control.

z Do not crank for more than 30 se-

conds at a time. This may overheat

the starter and wiring systems.

D Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-

sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving

onto high, sharp−edged objects and

other road hazards. Failure to do so

can lead to severe tire damage such

as a tire burst.

z Do not race a cold engine.

z If the engine becomes difficult to

start or stalls frequently, have the

engine checked immediately.

Drive slowly when passing over bumps

or travelling on a bumpy road. Other-

wise, the impact could cause severe

damage to the tires and/or wheels.

D When parking on a hill, turn the front

wheels until they touch the curb so

that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the

parking brake, and place the transmis-

sion in “P” (automatic) or in first or

reverse (manual). If necessary, block

the wheels.

CAUTION

D Before driving off, make sure that

the parking brake is fully released

and the parking brake reminder

light is off.

D Do not leave your vehicle unat-

tended while the engine is running.

D Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving. It can cause

dangerous overheating, needless

wear, and poor fuel economy.

D To drive down a long or steep hill,

reduce your speed and downshift.

Remember, if you ride the brakes

excessively, they may overheat and

not work properly.

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Winter driving tips

Make sure you have

protection for engine coolant.

a

proper freeze

Make sure the engine oil viscosity is

suitable for the cold weather.

D Be careful when accelerating, up-

shifting, downshifting or braking on

a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-

tion or engine braking could cause

the vehicle to skid or spin.

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”

or similar high quality ethylene glycol

based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,

and non−borate coolant with long−life hy-

brid organic acid technology. (Coolant with

long−life hybrid organic acid technology is

a combination of low phosphates and or-

ganic acids.)

See Section 7−2 for recommended viscos-

ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your

vehicle 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.

D Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit. Even if the legal speed limit

permits it, do not drive over 140

km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle

has high−speed capability tires.

Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may

result in tire failure, loss of control

and possible injury. Be sure to con-

Keep the door locks from freezing.

Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into the

locks to keep them from freezing. To open

a frozen lock, try heating the key before

inserting it.

See “Checking the engine coolant level” in

Section 7−2 for details of coolant type

selection.

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-

ture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized

water. This coolant provides protection

down to about −42_C (−44_F).

sult

a

tire dealer to determine

Use a washer fluid containing an anti-

freeze solution.

whether the tires on your vehicle

are high−speed capability tires or

not before driving at such speeds.

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.

D Do not continue normal driving

NOTICE

when the brakes are wet. If they are

wet, your vehicle will require

a

Do not use plain water alone.

longer stopping distance, and it

may pull to one side when the

brakes are applied. Also, the park-

ing brake will not hold the vehicle

securely.

NOTICE

Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of

any battery, so it must be in top shape

to provide enough power for winter start-

ing. Section 7−3 tells you how to visually

inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer

and most service stations will be pleased

to check the level of charge.

Do not use engine antifreeze or any

other substitute because it may dam-

age your vehicle’s paint.

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