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Section 3
STARTING AND DRIVING
DBefore starting the engine 210..............................
DHow to start the engine 210.................................
DPre−trip safety check 211..................................
DTips for driving in various conditions 213.....................
DDriving in the rain 214......................................
DWinter driving tips 215.....................................
DTrailer towing 216..........................................
DHow to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 216.......
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Trailer towing
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Toyota does not recommend towing a
trailer with your Toyota. It is not de-
signed for trailer towing.Improving fuel economy is easy—just take
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:
DKeep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure.Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See page
269 in Section 7−2 for instructions.
DDo not carry unnecessary weight in
your vehicle.Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
DAvoid lengthy warm−up idling.Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.
DAccelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
DAvoid long engine idling.If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine and
start again later.
DAvoid engine lugging or over−rev-
ving.Use a gear position suitable for
the road on which you are travelling.
DAvoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down.Stop−and−go driving
wastes fuel.
DAvoid unnecessary stopping and
braking.Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.
DAvoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
DDo not rest your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal.This causes premature
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
my.
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308INDEX
T
Tachometer 126.........................
Three−way catalytic converter 197........
Tilt steering wheel 112...................
Tires
Changing 231.........................
Checking and replacing 270............
Flat tire 226...........................
Replacing wheels 275..................
Rotating 272..........................
Size 299..............................
Snow tires and chains 273..............
Spare 227.............................
Tire pressure 269,299..................
Tools 227...............................
To w i n g
Emergency towing 238.................
If your vehicle needs to be towed 236....
Trailer 216............................
Trailer towing 216.......................
Trip meter 126...........................
Turn signals 116.........................
V
Vanity mirrors 114.......................
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) 206.............................
W
Warning buzzer 127.....................
Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 282................
Washing and waxing 247.................
Wheels
Replacing wheels 275..................
Windshield wiper and washer
switch 120............................
Winter driving tips 215...................
Wireless remote control 18...............
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