2007 Toyota Sequoia Owners Manual - Page 384

06 06.15 Off−road driving precautions D Vehicles with rear height control air suspension: If you drive through water, set the vehicle height to "HI" with the height control switch and then change to manual control mode by pushing the height control mode select switch. Do not exceed 30 km/h (18 mph) or "HI" mode will automatically change to "N" mode. Do not drive through water deeper than about 700 mm (28 in.) even if the vehicle height is in "HI" mode. When driving your vehicle off−road, please observe the following precautions to ensure your driving enjoyment and to help prevent the closure of areas to off−road vehicles. a. Drive your vehicle only in areas where off−road vehicles are permitted to travel. b. Respect private property. Get owner's permission before entering private property. c. Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs that restrict travel. d. Stay on established roads. When conditions are wet, driving techniques should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to roads. For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico: To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle off−road, consult the following organizations. D U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management CAUTION Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle: D Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in dangerous places. D Do 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. D Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand, mud, water or snow. D State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments D State Motor Vehicle Bureau D Recreational Vehicle Clubs 2007 SEQUOIA from Sep. '06 Prod. (OM34457U) 369