08 SIENNA_U (L/O 0801)
455
2008 SIENNA from Aug. ’08 Prod. (OM45455U)
CAUTION
Sudden braking, acceleration and
steering when driving on a slippery
road surface may cause tire slip-
page and reduce your ability to
control the vehicle, resulting in an
accident.
Sudden changes in engine speed,
such as sudden engine braking,
may cause the vehicle to skid, re-
sulting in an accident.
After driving through a puddle,
lightly depress the brake pedal to
make sure that the brakes are func-
tioning properly. Wet brake pads
may prevent the brakes from func-
tioning properly. If the brakes on
only one side are wet and not func-
tioning properly, steering control
may be affected, resulting in an ac-
cident.
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
serious damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE
Driving on a flooded road may cause
the engine to stall as well as cause
serious vehicle malfunctions such as
shorts in electrical components and
engine damage from water immersion.
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have your Toyota
dealer check brake function, changes
in quantity and quality of oil and fluid
used for the engine, transaxle, trans-
fer (AWD vehicles), differential, etc.
and lubricant condition for the propel-
ler shaft (AWD vehicles), bearings and
suspension joints (where possible)
and the function of all joints and bea-
rings.
If you need greater traction while driv-
ing on sand, mud or snow covered
roadways, use tire chains on the front
wheels.
Always check your brakes for effective-
ness immediately after driving across
sand, mud, or water.
If operating in adverse conditions
frequently, vehicle maintenance should
be increased. (See the separate
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”.)
CAUTION
Observe the following tire instruc-
tions. Otherwise, an accident may oc-
cur resulting in death or serious inju-
ries.
Keep your tire inflation pressure at
the proper level. (See “Checking
tire inflation pressure” on page 523
in Section 7 2.)
Do not use tires (including snow
tires) of different brands, sizes,
construction or tread patterns. (See
“Checking and replacing tires” on
page 526 and “Installing snow tires
and chains” on page 530 in Section
7 2.)
All wheel driving tips
(AWD models)