Toyota HILUX 2008 User Manual

Off-road vehicle precautions
(on four-wheel drive models)
20H001
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This vehicle has higher ground clear-
ance and narrower tread in relation to
the height of its center of gravity to
make it capable of performing in a wide
variety of off-road applications. Specific
design characteristics give it a higher
center of gravity than ordinary passen-
ger cars. This vehicle design feature
causes this type of vehicle to be more
likely to rollover. And, it has a signifi-
cantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles. An advantage of the
higher ground clearance is a better
view of the road allowing you to antici-
pate problems. It is not designed for
cornering at the same speeds as ordi-
nary passenger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars designed to per-
form satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at
excessive speeds may cause roll over.
Lt CAUTION
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of death,
serious injury or damage to your ve-
hicle:
• In a rollover crash, an unbelted per-
son 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 mov-
ing.
• Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-
vers, if at all possible. Failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover causing death or serious
injury.
• Avoid loading any items on the roof
that will raise the vehicle's center
of gravity.
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Toyota HILUX 2008 Specifications

General

Brand	Toyota
Model	HILUX 2008
Category	Automobile
Language	English