1974-1. Before driving
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Driving
PRIUS +_OM_OM47888E_(EE)NOTICE
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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, dr ive 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 the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
●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. 404, 418
■ 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 deale r 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, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible to
shift the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. When the shift posi-
tion cannot be changed from P to any other position, the front wheels will
lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the
ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this case, transport the vehi-
cle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.
483Alphabetical index
PRIUS +_OM_OM47888E_(EE)
Engine oilCapacity ................................ 455
Checking ............................... 319
Oil pressure warning light ..... 377
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 265
Engine switch........................... 201 Auto power off function ......... 203
Changing the power switch modes................................. 203
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 369
Starting the hybrid system .... 201
Engine switch light (power switch light) ........................... 280
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function ................................ 248
Warning light ......................... 377
EV indicator .............................. 114
EV drive mode .......................... 206
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 80 Flat tire.............................. 404, 418
Floor mats .................................. 34
Fluid
Brake .................................... 460
Transmission ........................ 459
Washer ................................. 325
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs..... 359, 362
Switch ................................... 218
Wattage ................................ 462
Footwell lights ......................... 280
Front doors .............................. 142
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 359
Switch ................................... 218
Wattage ................................ 462
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 381
Front position lights Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs............. 364
Front seats ............................... 165 Adjustment ............................ 165
Cleaning................................ 305
Correct driving posture ........... 36
Head restraints ..................... 177
Seat heaters ......................... 279
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 361
Turn signal lever ................... 213
Wattage ................................ 462F
