1734-1. Before driving
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Driving
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 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. 379, 394)
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, etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
454Alphabetical index
Engine
“ACC” position....................... 177
Accessory mode ................... 181
Compartment ........................ 302
Engine switch ................ 176, 180
Hood ..................................... 298
How to start
the hybrid system ....... 176, 180
Identification number............. 429
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 361
Ignition switch
(power switch) ............ 176, 180
Overheating .......................... 420
Power switch ................. 176, 180
Engine coolant ......................... 306
Capacity ................................ 433
Checking ............................... 306
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 222
Engine coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 370
Engine oil.................................. 303
Capacity ................................ 431
Checking ............................... 303
Oil pressure warning light ..... 369
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 222Engine switch .................. 176, 180
Auto power off function ......... 182
Changing the power switch
modes................................. 181
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ................. 361
Starting the hybrid
system ........................ 176, 180
EPS (Electric Power
Steering)................................. 213
Function ................................ 213
Warning light ......................... 371
EV drive mode.......................... 186
EV indicator................................ 75
Flat tire.............................. 379, 394
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid
Brake .................................... 434
Transmission ........................ 434
Washer ................................. 308
Fog lights ................................. 198
Replacing light bulbs..... 347, 355
Switch ................................... 198
Wattage ................................ 437
Follow me home system ......... 194
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 372
Front position lights ................ 193
Light switch ........................... 193
Replacing light bulbs..... 349, 356
Wattage ................................ 437
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