168 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.
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. 384, 393)
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.
376 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure
such as
• Natural causes (P. 377)
• Flat tire (P. 384, 393)Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure (including the spare
tire) to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a
few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even
if the tire inflation pressure
is adjusted, have the sys-
tem checked by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
When the light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning system
(P. 378)Have the system checked by
any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped
professional.
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.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
460 Alphabetical index
USB port ................................... 258
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 267
Wattage................................. 444
Vanity mirrors .......................... 267
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 433
Vehicle stability control .......... 225
VSC ........................................... 225
“VSC SPORT” mode ................ 226Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ......... 373
Seat belt reminder ................ 375
Warning lights
Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 373
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light ....................... 375
Anti-lock brake system.......... 373
Brake assist system .............. 373
Brake system ........................ 372
Charging system ................... 372
Cruise control
indicator light ...................... 373
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 373
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 373
Engine oil pressure ............... 372
Low fuel level ........................ 375
Low tire pressure .................. 375
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 373
Open door ............................. 375
Pretensioners........................ 373
Seat belt reminder light ......... 375
Slip indicator light.................. 373
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 373, 380
SRS airbags.......................... 373
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 375
Washer
Checking ............................... 312
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 233
Switch ................................... 217U
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