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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
NOTICE
■
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( →P. 315)
■ 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 your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, and transmission fluid, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
398 What to do if...■Warning lights
P. 307
or
P. 3 0 5P. 307
P. 3 0 6P. 307
P. 3 0 6P. 307
P. 3 0 6P. 307
P. 308
or
P. 3 0 6P. 308
P. 3 0 6P. 308
P. 309
or*1: Slip indicator comes on.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.P. 3 0 7
Brake system warning
lightElectric power steering system
warning light
Slip indicator light*1
Charging system warning
lightCruise control indicator
light*2
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lamp
Tire pressure warning
light
SRS warning lightLow windshield washer fluid
warning light
ABS warning lightMaintenance required
reminder light
Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light
