170 2-1. Driving procedures
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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.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not race the engine for
more than 5 seconds in any position except the N or P position when the
brake is applied or when chocks are used in the wheels. This may cause
the transmission fluid to overheat.
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. 377, 385)
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 oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, differential, etc.
Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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371 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
Indicates that a door or the
trunk is not fully closed.Check that both side doors
and the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
Remaining fuel
(Approximately 7.0 L
[1.8 gal., 1.5 Imp. gal.] or
less)Refuel the vehicle.
(On the instru-
ment cluster)Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)*
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center
panel)Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)*
Warns the front passenger
to fasten his or her seat
belt.Fasten the seat belt.
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warning
light (if equipped)
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too high.Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and shift the shift lever
to P.
If the light goes off after a lit-
tle while, the vehicle can be
driven. If the light does not
go off, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
449 Alphabetical index
FT86_EE
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering.......... 369
Seat belt reminder................. 371
Warning lights
Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 369
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light ....................... 371
Anti-lock brake system .......... 369
Brake assist system .............. 369
Brake system ........................ 368
Charging system ................... 368
Cruise control
indicator light ...................... 369
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 369
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 369
Engine oil pressure ............... 368
Low fuel level ........................ 371
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 369
Open door ............................. 371
Pretensioners ........................ 369
Seat belt reminder light ......... 371
Slip indicator light .................. 369
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 369, 373
SRS airbags .......................... 369
Washer
Checking ............................... 315
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 236
Switch ................................... 220Washing and waxing ............... 284
Wheels ...................................... 322
Window glasses ........................ 81
Window lock switch .................. 81
Windows
Power windows ....................... 81
Rear window defogger .......... 258
Washer ................................. 220
Windshield wipers ................... 220
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking................... 49
Replacing the battery ............ 326
Wireless remote control key ... 49W
