Lexus UX200 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 14

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approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

: If equipped

This function will operate in situations
such as the following if an object is
detected in the traveling direction of
the vehicle.

Parking Support Brake
function (static objects)

If the sensors detect a static object,
such as a wall, in the traveling direc-
tion of the vehicle and the system
determines that a collision may
occur due to the vehicle suddenly
moving forward due to an acciden-
tal accelerator pedal operation, the
vehicle moving the unintended
direction due to the wrong shift
position being selected, or while
parking or traveling at low speeds,
the system will operate to lessen
the impact with the detected static
object and reduce the resulting
damage.

Examples of function operation

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■

When traveling at a low speed and
the brake pedal is not depressed,
or is depressed late

■

When the accelerator pedal is
depressed excessively

■

When the vehicle moves in the
unintended direction due to the
wrong shift position being selected



P.218

■

The Parking Support Brake function

(static objects) will operate when

The function will operate when the PKSB

OFF indicator is not illuminated or flashing

(



P.67, 68) and all of the following condi-

tions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is enabled.

• The vehicle speed is approximately 10

mph (15 km/h) or less.

• There is a static object in the traveling

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the system can operate

properly



P.219

■

If the Parking Support Brake function

(static objects) operates unnecessar-

ily, such as at a railroad crossing



P.234

■

Notes when washing the vehicle



P.219

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direction of the vehicle and approxi-

mately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away.

• The Parking Support Brake determines

that a stronger-than-normal brake oper-

ation is necessary to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control

• Engine output restriction control is oper-

ating.

• The Parking Support Brake determines

that an immediate brake operation is

necessary to avoid a collision.

■

The Parking Support Brake function

(static objects) will stop operating when

The function will stop operating if any of the

following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.

• The system determines that the collision

has become avoidable with normal brake

operation.

• The static object is no longer approxi-

mately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the

vehicle or in the traveling direction of the

vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have elapsed

since the vehicle was stopped by brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the

vehicle is stopped by brake control.

• The static object is no longer approxi-

mately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the

vehicle or in the traveling direction of the

vehicle.

■

Detection range of the Parking Support

Brake function (static objects)

The detection range of the Parking Support

Brake function (static objects) differs from

the detection range of the intuitive parking

assist. (



P.223) Therefore, even if the

intuitive parking assist detects an object and

provides a warning, the Parking Support

Brake function (static objects) may not start

operating.

■

Situations in which the Parking Support

Brake function (static objects) may not

operate

When driving with the shift lever in N

■

Situations in which the system may not

operate properly



P.220

■

Situations in which the system may

operate even if there is no possibility of a

collision



P.221

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: If equipped

This function will operate in situations
such as the following if a vehicle is
detected in the traveling direction of
the vehicle.

■

When reversing, a vehicle is
approaching and the brake pedal is
not depressed, or is depressed late



P.213

■

The Parking Support Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles) will operate

when

The function will operate when the PKSB

OFF indicator is not illuminated or flashing

(



P.67, 68) and all of the following condi-

tions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is enabled.

• The vehicle speed is approximately 10

mph (15 km/h) or less.

• Vehicles are approaching from the right

or left at the rear of the vehicle at a travel-

ing speed of approximately 5 mph (8

km/h) or more.

• The shift lever is in R.

• The Parking Support Brake determines

that a stronger than normal brake opera-

tion is necessary to avoid a collision with

an approaching vehicle.

●

Brake control

• Engine output restriction control is oper-

ating

• The Parking Support Brake determines

that an emergency brake operation is

necessary to avoid a collision with an

approaching vehicle.

■

The Parking Support Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles) will stop oper-

ating when

The function will stop operating if any of the

following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.

• The collision becomes avoidable with

normal brake operation.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching from

the right or left at the rear of the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have elapsed

since the vehicle was stopped by brake

control.

Parking Support Brake
function (rear-crossing vehi-
cles)

If a rear radar sensor detects a
vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle and
the system determines that the pos-
sibility of a collision is high, this
function will perform brake control
to reduce the likelihood of an
impact with the approaching vehi-
cle.

Examples of function operation

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the system can operate

properly



P.213

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• The brake pedal is depressed after the

vehicle is stopped by brake control.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching from

the right or left at the rear of the vehicle.

■

Detection area of the Parking Support

Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)

The detection area of the Parking Support

Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) dif-

fers from the detection area of the RCTA

function (



P.228). Therefore, even if the

RCTA function detects a vehicle and pro-

vides an alert, the Parking Support Brake

function (rear-crossing vehicles) may not

start operating.

■

Situations in which the system may not

operate properly



P.229

■

Situations in which the system may

operate even if there is no possibility of a

collision



P.230

Except F SPORT models

F SPORT models

Normal mode

Provides an optimal balance of fuel econ-
omy, quietness, and dynamic performance.
Suitable for city driving.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to Normal mode when not in Nor-
mal mode.

Eco drive mode

Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-
friendly manner and improve fuel economy
through moderate throttle characteristics
and by controlling the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving

Driving mode select switch

The driving modes can be selected
to suit driving condition.

Selecting the driving mode

A
B

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mode select switch is turned toward you,
the “Eco” indicator comes on.

Sport mode

Assists acceleration response by con-
trolling the transmission, engine and steer-
ing. Suitable for when precise handling is
desirable, for example when driving on
mountain roads.
When not in Sport mode, if the driving
mode select switch is turned backward, the
“Sport” indicator comes on.

■

Operation of the air conditioning sys-

tem in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heating/cool-

ing operations and fan speed of the air con-

ditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency.

To improve air conditioning performance,

perform the following operations:

●

Turn off eco air conditioning mode

(



P.263)

●

Adjust the fan speed (



P.259, 262)

●

Turn off Eco drive mode

■

Automatic deactivation of Sport mode

If the engine switch is turned off after driv-

ing in Sport mode, the driving mode will be

changed to Normal mode.

■

Driving mode pop-up display (vehicles

with 10.3-inch display model)

When the driving mode is changed, the

selected driving mode will be temporarily

displayed on the side display. (



P.255)

■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the
brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a
slippery road surface

■

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of brak-
ing force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a
panic stop situation.

■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding
when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces

■

Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi-
cle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of the
ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability
when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering perfor-
mance.

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and perfor-
mance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to
various driving situations. Be
aware, however, that these systems
are supplementary and should not
be relied upon too heavily when
operating the vehicle.

Summary of the driving assist
systems

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■

Secondary Collision Brake

When the airbag sensor detects a colli-
sion, the brakes and brake lights are
automatically controlled to reduce the
vehicle speed and that helps reduce
the possibility of further damage due to
a secondary collision

■

TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power and
prevent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerat-
ing on slippery roads

■

Active Cornering Assist (ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle from drift-
ing to the outer side by performing
inner wheel brake control when
attempting to accelerate during cor-
nering

■

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward move-
ment of the vehicle when starting on an
uphill

■

EPS (Electric Power Steering)

Employs an electric motor to reduce
the amount of effort needed to turn the
steering wheel

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems are

operating

The slip indicator light will flash while the

TRAC/VSC systems are operating.

■

Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow,

the TRAC system may reduce power from

the engine to the wheels. Pressing the

switch to turn the system off may

make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in

order to free it.

To turn the TRAC system off, quickly press
and release the

switch.

The “Traction Control Turned Off” will be
shown on the multi-information display.

Press the

switch again to turn the

system back on.

■

Disabling both TRAC and VSC systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off,
press and hold the

switch for more

than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.

The VSC OFF indicator light will come on

and the “Traction Control Turned Off” will
be shown on the multi-information display.

Press the

switch again to turn the

system back on.

: Pre-collision brake assist and pre-colli-

sion braking will also be disabled. The
PCS warning light will come on and the
message will be shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. (



P.189)

■

When the message is displayed on the

multi-information display showing that

TRAC has been disabled even if the

switch has not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the

information continues to show, contact your

Lexus dealer.

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■

Operating conditions of hill-start assist

control

When the following four conditions are met,

the hill-start assist control will operate:

●

The shift lever is in a position other than P

or N (when starting off forward/back-

ward on an upward incline).

●

The vehicle is stopped.

●

The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

●

The parking brake is not engaged.

■

Automatic system cancelation of hill-

start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn off in any

of the following situations:

●

The shift lever is shifted to P or N.

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed.

●

The parking brake is engaged.

●

2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the

brake pedal is released

■

Sounds and vibrations caused by the

ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and hill-

start assist control systems

●

A sound may be heard from the engine

compartment when the brake pedal is

depressed repeatedly, when the engine is

started or just after the vehicle begins to

move. This sound does not indicate that a

malfunction has occurred in any of these

systems.

●

Any of the following conditions may

occur when the above systems are oper-

ating. None of these indicates that a mal-

function has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the vehi-

cle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard also after

the vehicle comes to a stop.

• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after

the ABS is activated.

• The brake pedal may move down slightly

after the ABS is activated.

■

Active Cornering Assist operation

sounds and vibrations

When Active Cornering Assist is operated,

operation sounds and vibrations may be

generated from the brake system, but this is

not a malfunction.

■

EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is operated, a

motor sound (whirring sound) may be

heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC and

VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC systems

off, the systems will be automatically re-

enabled in the following situations:

●

When the engine switch is turned off

●

If only the TRAC system is turned off, the

TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed

increases. If both the TRAC and VSC

systems are turned off, automatic re-

enabling will not occur when vehicle

speed increases.

■

Secondary Collision Brake operating

conditions

The vehicle speed is approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h) or more and the airbag sensor

detects a collision. (The Secondary Colli-

sion Brake will not operate when the vehi-

cle speed is below approximately 6 mph

[10 km/h].)

■

Secondary Collision Brake automatic

cancellation

The Secondary Collision Brake is automati-

cally canceled in the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed drops below approxi-

mately 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses during

operation

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed a

large amount

■

Operating conditions of Active Corner-

ing Assist

The system operates in the following situa-

tions.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The system determines that the vehicle is

drifting to the outer side when attempting

to accelerate during cornering

●

The brake pedal is released

■

Reduced effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem

The effectiveness of the EPS system is

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reduced to prevent the system from over-

heating when there is frequent steering

input over an extended period of time. The

steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.

Should this occur, refrain from excessive

steering input or stop the vehicle and turn

the engine off. The EPS system should

return to normal within 10 minutes.

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate effectively

when

●

The limits of tire gripping performance

have been exceeded (such as exces-

sively worn tires on a snow covered

road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while driving

at high speed on wet or slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the ABS is

operating may exceed that of normal

conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the

vehicle’s stopping distance. Always

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle

in front of you, especially in the following

situations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-

covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in the road

●

When driving over roads with pot-

holes or uneven surfaces

■

TRAC/VSC may not operate effec-

tively when

Directional control and power may not

be achievable while driving on slippery

road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC

system is operating.

Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions

where stability and power may be lost.

■

Active Cornering Assist does not

operate effectively when

●

Do not rely solely upon Active Cor-

nering Assist. Active Cornering Assist

may not operate effectively when

accelerating down slopes or driving on

slippery road surfaces.

●

When Active Cornering Assist fre-

quently operates, Active Cornering

Assist may temporarily stop operating

to ensure proper operation of the

brakes, TRAC, VSC.

■

Hill-start assist control does not oper-

ate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start assist

control. Hill-start assist control may

not operate effectively on steep

inclines and roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start

assist control is not intended to hold

the vehicle stationary for an extended

period of time. Do not attempt to use

hill-start assist control to hold the vehi-

cle on an incline, as doing so may lead

to an accident.

■

When the TRAC/VSC is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always

drive carefully. Reckless driving may

cause an accident. Exercise particular

care when the indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems are

turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a

speed appropriate to the road condi-

tions. As these are the systems to help

ensure vehicle stability and driving force,

do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off

unless necessary.

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WARNING

■

Secondary Collision Brake

Do not overly rely on the Secondary

Collision Brake. This system is designed

to help reduce the possibility of further

damage due to a secondary collision,

however, that effect changes according

to various conditions. Overly relying on

the system may result in death or serious

injury.

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the speci-

fied size, brand, tread pattern and total

load capacity. In addition, make sure that

the tires are inflated to the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure level.

The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will

not function correctly if different tires are

installed on the vehicle.

Contact your Lexus dealer for further

information when replacing tires or

wheels.

■

Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or

modifying the suspension will affect the

driving assist systems, and may cause a

system to malfunction.

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4-6.Driving tips



Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the battery.



Vehicles without run-flat tires: Have
the vehicle fitted with four snow tires
or purchase a set of tire chains for
the front tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same size and
brand, and that chains match the size of the
tires.



Vehicles with run-flat tires: It is rec-
ommended that the vehicle is fitted
with four snow run-flat tires or pur-
chase a set of tire chains for the
front tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same size and
brand, and that chains match the size of the
tires.

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.

Preparation for winter

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a loss of

vehicle control and cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air

pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120

km/h), regardless of the type of snow

tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some

wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the vehicle

being unable to be driven safely, and may

cause death or serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit specified for the tire chains being

used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-

ever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces

or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt

steering, sudden braking and shifting

operations that cause sudden engine

braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering

a curve to ensure that vehicle control

is maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).

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Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:



Do not try to forcibly open a window
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.



To ensure proper operation of the
climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on
the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.



Check for and remove any excess
ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s
roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.



Remove any snow or mud from the
bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a
safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced
speed suitable to road conditions.



Park the vehicle and move the shift
lever to P without setting the park-
ing brake. The parking brake may
freeze up, preventing it from being
released. If the vehicle is parked
without setting the parking brake,
make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous
because it may cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly, possibly lead-
ing to an accident.

When the parking brake is in automatic
mode, release the parking brake after shift-
ing the shift lever to P. (



P.157)



If the vehicle is left parked with the
brakes damp in cold temperatures,
there is a possibility of the brakes
freezing.



If the vehicle is parked without set-
ting the parking brake, confirm that
the shift lever cannot be moved out
of P

: The shift lever will be locked if it is

attempted to be shifted from P to any
other position without depressing the
brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem
with the shift lock system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow

tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire

retailers.

This is because the removal and attach-

ment of snow tires affects the operation

of the tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle without apply-

ing the parking brake, make sure to

chock the wheels. If you do not chock the

wheels, the vehicle may move unexpect-

edly, possibly resulting in an accident.

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Use the correct tire chain size when
mounting the tire chains. Chain size is
regulated for each tire size.

Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter

0.39 in. (10 mm) in width

0.98 in. (25 mm) in length

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter

0.55 in. (14 mm) in width

0.98 in. (25 mm) in length

Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary depending on location and
type of road. Always check local regu-
lations before installing chains.

■

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when

installing and removing chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a safe

location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires only.

Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on front tires as tightly

as possible. Retighten chains after driving

1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the instruc-

tions provided with the tire chains.

To enable the windshield wipers to be
lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-
tions are expected, change the rest
position of the windshield wipers from
the retracted position below the hood
to the service position using the wiper
lever. (



P.171)

Selecting tire chains

Regulations on the use of tire
chains

NOTICE

■

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters may not function correctly

when tire chains are fitted.

Windshield wipers

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

Specific design characteristics give
it a higher center of gravity than
ordinary passenger cars. This vehi-
cle design feature causes this type
of vehicle to be more likely to roll-
over. Utility vehicles have 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 anticipate
problems.



It is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as ordinary pas-
senger 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.

Your vehicle is not designed to be
driven off-road. However, in the event
that off-road driving cannot be
avoided, please observe the following
precautions to help avoid the areas
prohibited to vehicles.

Utility vehicle precautions

This vehicle belongs to the utility
vehicle class, which has higher
ground clearance and narrower
tread in relation to the height of its
center of gravity.

Utility vehicle feature

WARNING

■

Utility vehicle precautions

Always observe the following precau-

tions to minimize the risk of death or seri-

ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

●

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is significantly more likely to die than a

person wearing a seat belt. Therefore,

the driver and all passengers should

always fasten their seat belts.

●

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-

vers, if at all possible.

Failure to operate this vehicle cor-

rectly may result in loss of control or

vehicle rollover causing death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Loading cargo on the roof luggage

carrier will make the center of the

vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high

speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,

sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,

otherwise it may result in loss of con-

trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to

operate this vehicle correctly.

●

Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.

Because of its profile and higher cen-

ter of gravity, your vehicle is more sen-

sitive to side winds than an ordinary

passenger car. Slowing down will

allow you to have better control.

●

Do not drive horizontally across steep

slopes. Driving straight up or straight

down is preferred. Your vehicle (or

any similar off-road vehicle) can tip

over sideways much more easily than

forward or backward.

Off-road driving

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

Drive your vehicle only in areas
where off-road vehicles are permit-
ted to travel.



Respect private property. Get
owner’s permission before entering
private property.



Do not enter areas that are closed.
Honor gates, barriers and signs that
restrict travel.



Stay on established roads. When
conditions are wet, driving tech-
niques should be changed or travel
delayed to prevent damage to
roads.

■

Additional information for off-road driv-

ing



For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and

Puerto Rico:

To obtain additional information pertaining

to driving your vehicle off-road, consult the

following organizations.

●

State and Local Parks and Recreation

Departments

●

State Motor Vehicle Bureau

●

Recreational Vehicle Clubs

●

U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land

Management

WARNING

■

Off-road driving precautions

Always observe the following precau-

tions to minimize the risk of death or seri-

ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

●

Drive carefully when off the road. Do

not take unnecessary risks by driving

in dangerous places.

●

Do not grip the steering wheel spokes

when driving off-road. A bad bump

could jerk the wheel and injure your

hands. Keep both hands and especially

your thumbs on the outside of the rim.

●

Always check your brakes for effec-

tiveness immediately after driving in

sand, mud, water or snow.

●

After driving through tall grass, mud,

rock, sand, water, etc., check that

there is no grass, bush, paper, rags,

stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped

to the underbody. Clear off any such

matter from the underbody. If the vehi-

cle is used with these materials

trapped or adhering to the underbody,

a breakdown or fire could occur.

●

When driving off-road or in rugged

terrain, do not drive at excessive

speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike

objects, etc. This may cause loss of

control or vehicle rollover causing

death or serious injury. You are also

risking expensive damage to your

vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

NOTICE

■

To prevent water damage

Take all necessary safety measures to

ensure that water damage to the engine

or other components does not occur.

●

Water entering the engine air intake

will cause severe engine damage.

●

Water entering the automatic trans-

mission will cause deterioration in shift

quality, locking up of your transmission

accompanied by vibration, and ulti-

mately damage.

●

Water can wash the grease from

wheel bearings, causing rusting and

premature failure, and may also enter

the differentials and transmission

reducing the gear oil’s lubricating

qualities.

■

When you drive through water

If driving through water, such as when

crossing shallow streams, first check the

depth of the water and the bottom of the

riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and

avoid deep water.

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4-6. Driving tips

NOTICE

■

Inspection after off-road driving

●

Sand and mud that has accumulated

around brake discs may affect braking

efficiency and may damage brake sys-

tem components.

●

Always perform a maintenance

inspection after each day of off-road

driving that has taken you through

rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For

scheduled maintenance information,

refer to the “Warranty and Services

Guide/Owner’s Manual Supple-

ment/Scheduled Maintenance”.

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