In the engine compartment
Spare fuses.
Make sure you have spare
fuses. They should cover all
the
amperage
ratings designated on the fuse box lid.
Coolant level. Make sure the
coolant
lev-
el is correct. (See page 245 for instruc-
tions.)
Battery and cables. All the
battery
cells
should be filled to
the
proper level with
distilled water. Look
for
corroded or loose
terminals and a cracked case. Check the
cables
for
good condition and connections.
Wiring. Look
for
damaged, loose, or dis-
connected wires.
Fuel lines. Check the lines
for
leaks or
loose connections.
AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE
Exhaust system.
Listen
for
any leakage.
Have any leaks fixed immediately. (See
"Engine exhaust cautions" on page 169.)
Engine oil level. Stop the engine and
check the
dipstick
with the vehicle parked
on level ground. (See page 242
for
in-
structions.)
WHILE DRIVING
Instruments.
Make sure
the
speedometer
and gauges are working.
Brakes. In a safe place, check that
the
brakes do not pull
to
one side when ap-
plied.
Anything unusual? Look
for
loose parts
and leaks. Listen
for
abnormal noises.
If everything looks O.K.,
set
your mind at
ease and enjoy your trip!
Tips for driving in various
conditions
•
Always
slow
down in gusty crosswinds.
This
will
allow
you much better control.
• Drive
slowly
onto curbs and, if pos-
sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
onto high,
sharp-edged
objects and
other
road hazards. Failure to do
so
can lead to severe tire damage such
as a
tire
burst.
Drive
slowly
when passing over bumps
or travelling on a bumpy road. Other-
wise,
the
impact
could cause severe
damage
to
the tires and/or wheels.
•
When
parking on a hill, turn the
front
wheels until they touch
the
curb
so
that
the
vehicle
will not roll.
Apply
the
parking brake, and place the
transmis-
sion in "P" (automatic) or in
first
or
reverse (manual). If necessary, block
the
wheels.
• 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 park-
ing brake applied. If they still
do
not
work safely, pull
to
the
side of
the
road
and call a Toyota dealer
for
assistance.
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