160 2-1. Driving procedures
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 t he brake pedal to slow down and stop
the vehicle in a safe place.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 452)
■ 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 oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
544 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 423
Electric power steering
system ................................ 424
Open door ............................. 426
Seat belt reminder ................. 426
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 424
Brake assist system .............. 424
Brake system ........................ 423
Charging system .... ............... 424
Electric power steering system ................................ 424
Engine coolant
temperature ........................ 424
Engine oil pressure ............... 424
Low fuel level ........................ 426
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 426
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 424
Master warning light .............. 426
Open door ............................. 426
Pretensioners ........................ 424
Seat belt reminder light ......... 426
Slip indicator.......................... 424
SRS airbags .......................... 424
Tire pressure warning light .... 426
Warning messages Blind Spot monitor ......... 435, 436
Cruise control ........................ 435
EV drive mode....................... 436
Headlight ............................... 436
Hood...................................... 436
Hybrid system ....................... 434
Hybrid system overheat ........ 436
Maintenance.......................... 436
Moon roof .............................. 436
N position .............................. 436
Open door ............................. 436
Parking brake ........................ 436
P position .............................. 436
Smart key system.......... 435, 443
Steering lock ......................... 435 Traction battery ..................... 436
Trunk ..................................... 436
Washer fluid .......................... 436
Washer Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 233
Refilling ................................. 372
Switch ................................... 204
Washing and waxing ............... 344
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 228
Load limits ............................. 232
Weight ................................... 484
Wheels ...................................... 387
Window glasses ........................ 99
Window lock switch................... 99
Windows
Power windows ....................... 99
Rear window defogger .......... 249
Washer.................................. 204
Windshield wipers ................... 204
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 392
Wireless remote control .......... 68
WMA disc.................................. 264W
