2008 Toyota Tundra Owners Manual - Page 506

07 11.20 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 parking brake applied. If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. CAUTION 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 consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high−speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. D Before driving off, make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake system warning light (parking brake reminder light) is off. D Do not leave your vehicle unattended 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 Four−wheel drive models-Toyota rec- ommends not using four −wheel drive on dry hard−surfaced roads, because four − wheel driving will cause unnecessary noise and wear, and poor fuel economy. peratures, noise may occur when driving in two−wheel drive before the transfer is warmed up. Therefore, first drive in four −wheel drive until the transfer is warmed up. D Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet. If they are wet, your vehicle will require a longer stopping distance, and it may pull to one side when the brakes are applied. Also, the parking brake will not hold the vehicle securely. 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. D Four−wheel drive models-In cold tem- D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on a slippery surface. Sudden acceleration or engine braking, could cause the vehicle to skid or spin. 476 2008 TUNDRA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM34477U)