1998 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 132

'98 Rav4U Part 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA D Off- road vehicle precautions D Break- in period D Fuel D Operation in foreign countries D Three- way catalytic converter D Engine exhaust cautions D Facts about engine oil consumption D Twin ground electrode platinum- tipped spark plugs D Brake system D Brake pad wear limit indicators D Luggage stowage precautions D Limited- slip differential D Your Toyota's identification D Theft prevention labels D Suspension and chassis 132 Off- road vehicle precautions D Types of tires This vehicle is one of the class of vehicles which have higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the height of their center of gravity to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off- road applications. Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you to anticipate problems. It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two- wheel drive vehicles any more than low- slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off- road conditions.