2006 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 342

'06 HIGHLANDER HB_U (L/O 0503) 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. CAUTION Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle: D In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Therefore, the driver and all passengers should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. D State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments D State Motor Vehicle Bureau D Recreational Vehicle Clubs D U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management D Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in dangerous places. D When off−road driving cannot be avoided, do not drive at excessive speeds, jump, make sharp turns, or strike objects, etc. These maneuvers may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You also risk expensive damage to your vehicle's suspension and chassis. 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. tiveness immediately after driving in sand, mud, water or snow. D Always check your brakes for effecD After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody, a breakdown or fire could occur. NOTICE z If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive slowly and avoid deep water. 329 2006 HIGHLANDER (Hybrid) from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM48530U)