Owner's Manual

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will illuminate. When the IBA OFF switch is
pushed again, the system will turn on and
the IBA OFF indicator light will turn off.
The IBA system will remain in the last ON
or OFF state it was left in until it is
manually changed by pressing the IBA
OFF switch.
Illumination of the IBA OFF indicator light
without a beep sound is an indication that
the IBA system is temporarily unavailable.
It will occur under the following conditions:
. When driving into a strong light (for
example, sunlight)
. When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H
or 4L position (for 4WD models)
The IBA OFF indicator light will turn off
when the system returns to its normal
operating conditions.
For the sensor maintenance, see “Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) system” earlier in
this section.
CAUTION
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and ensure
the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle.
Failure to follow these recommendations
may result in shortened engine life and
reduced engine performance.
. Avoid driving for long periods at con-
stant speed, either fast or slow. Do not
run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
. Do not accelerate at full throttle in any
gear.
. Avoid quick starts.
. Avoid hard braking as much as possi-
ble.
. Do not tow a trailer for the first 500
miles (805 km).
Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient
Driving Tips to help you achieve the most
fuel economy from your vehicle.
1. Use smooth accelerator and brake
pedal application.
.
Avoid rapid starts and stops.
.
Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
brake application whenever possi-
ble.
.
Maintain constant speed while com-
muting and coast whenever possi-
ble.
2. Maintain constant speed.
.
Look ahead to try and anticipate and
minimize stops.
.
Synchronizing your speed with traf-
fic lights allows you to reduce your
number of stops.
.
Maintaining a steady speed can
minimize red light stops and im-
prove fuel efficiency.
3. Use air conditioning (A/C) at higher
vehicle speeds.
.
Below 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to open windows to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load.
.
Above 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to use A/C to cool the
vehicle due to increased aerody-
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS