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195 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 engine oil, transmission fluid, etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. 
     
        
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425 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
VERSO_WE_OM64550E_EURO5Adding distilled water (vehicles with gasoline engine)
Remove the vent plug.
Add distilled water.
If the “MAX” line cannot be seen, check the fluid level by looking
directly at the cell.
Put the vent plug back on and close it securely.
Low O.K.
Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
After recharging the battery (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the sys-
tem.
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or
depress the brake pedal with the shift lever in “N” (manual transmis-
sion).
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine. 
     
        
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496 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 (5-passenger models)
 (7-passenger models)Warns the rear pas-
sengers to fasten their 
seat belts.
If a rear passenger 
fastens their seat belt 
and then unfastens it, 
the warning message 
will appear on the dis-
play and a buzzer
*1 
will sound.Fasten the seat belts.
(Flashing)Indicates that the 
parking brake is still 
engaged. 
A buzzer sounds to 
indicate that parking 
brake is still engaged 
(with the vehicle hav-
ing reached a speed 
of more than 5 km/h [3 
mph]).Release the parking 
brake.
              *2Indicates that the Mul-
tidrive or automatic 
transmission fluid 
temperature is too 
high.
A buzzer also sounds.Stop the vehicle in a 
safe place and shift 
lever to “P”.
If the light does not go 
off, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or 
repairer, or another duly 
qualified and equipped 
professional.
              *3
Indicates that engine 
oil level is low.
A buzzer also sounds.Check the level of 
engine oil, and add if 
necessary.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure