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161 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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NOTICE
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models), differential, etc.
Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. 
     
        
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216 2-4. Using other driving systems
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CAUTION
While driving
Never shift the front drive control lever from H2 to H4 if the wheels are slip-
ping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, use H2 position. Driving
on dry and hard surface roads in H4 or L4 position may cause drive com-
ponent oil leakage, seizure, or other problems resulting in an accident.
Further, it may cause tire wear and increased fuel consumption.
Avoid turning suddenly in H4 or L4 position. If you do turn suddenly, the
difference in turning speeds between the front and rear wheels may have
a similar effect to braking, thus making driving difficult.
Securely shift the front drive control lever to H4 or L4. Otherwise, the
transfer may disengage both the front and rear driveshafts from the power-
train and allow the vehicle to move regardless of the shift position. If this
happens, the vehicle may be free to roll even if the automatic transmission
is in P. 
     
        
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616 6-1. Specifications
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Manual transmission
Transfer
Oil capacity4WD models 2.2 L (2.3 qt., 1.9 Imp.qt.)
Pre Runner 2.6 L (2.7 qt., 2.3 Imp.qt.)
Oil type Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosityFor Martinique, Israel, Guadeloupe and 
French Guiana
SAE 75W-90, 80W or 80W-90
Others
SAE 75W-90
Oil capacity1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeGear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W-90