146 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. 520)
■ 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 transaxle 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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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 505
Downshifting ................. 160, 166
Electric power steering system................................ 506
Open door ............................ 508
Seat belt reminder ................ 508
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 506
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 506
Brake assist system ............. 506
Brake system........................ 505
Charging system .... .............. 506
Cruise control indicator
light .................................... 506
Electric power steering system................................ 506
Engine coolant temperature........................ 506
Engine oil pressure............... 506
Low fuel level........................ 508
Maintenance reminder light .................................... 508
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 506
Open door ............................ 508
Pretensioners ....................... 506
Seat belt reminder light ........ 508
Slip indicator ......................... 506
Smart key system ... .............. 512
SRS airbags ......................... 506
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 508
Washer fluid ......................... 508 Washer
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................229
Refilling .................................453
Switch....................................200
Washing and waxing ...............420
Weight Cargo capacity ......................224
Load limits .............................228
Weight ...................................552
Wheels ......................................464
Window glasses ........................84
Window lock switch ...................84
Windows
Power windows .......................84
Rear window defogger ..........253
Washer ..................................200
Windshield wipers ...................200
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............469
Wireless remote control ..........49
WMA disc ..................................280W
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■Warning lights
P. 506
or
P. 5 0 5P. 506
P. 5 0 6P. 508
P. 5 0 6P. 508
P. 508
or
P. 5 0 6P. 508
P. 5 0 6P. 508
P. 506
or
P. 5 0 6P. 506
Brake system warning
lightCruise control indicator
light
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Slip indicator light
Charging system warn-
ing lightTire pressure warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightLow windshield washer fluid
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
SRS warning lightDriver’s/front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
ABS warning lightElectric power steering sys-
tem warning light
BSM warning light
