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2-1. Driving procedures

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CAUTION

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When driving the vehicle

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Do not adjust the position 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 that can cause accidents that may

result in death or serious injury.

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Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are

not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

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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.

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With electronically modulated air suspension vehicles, if you drive through water,

such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water and the

bottom of the river bed of firmness, put the vehicle height in the “HI” (high) mode

with the height select switch and then turn off the electronically modulated air

suspension by pushing the height control switch. Drive your vehicle at 19 mph

(30 km/h) or lower speed.

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When driving on slippery road surfaces

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Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce

your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.

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Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-shifting

or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.

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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, resulting in an accident.

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When shifting the shift lever

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.

This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an

accident and result in death or serious injury.