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Driving
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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.
■ 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. 407, 422)
■ 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.
482Alphabetical index
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Engine
“ACC” position....................... 179
Accessory mode ................... 183
Compartment ........................ 327
Engine switch ................ 178, 182
Hood ..................................... 323
How to start
the hybrid system ....... 178, 182
Identification number............. 457
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 387
Ignition switch
(power switch) ............ 178, 182
Overheating .......................... 448
Power switch ................. 178, 182
Engine coolant ......................... 331
Capacity ................................ 461
Checking ............................... 331
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 246
Engine coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 396
Engine oil.................................. 328
Capacity ................................ 459
Checking ............................... 328
Oil pressure warning light ..... 396
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 246
Engine switch .................. 178, 182
Auto power off function ......... 184
Changing the power switch
modes................................. 183
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency................. 387
Starting the hybrid
system ........................ 178, 182
EPS (Electric Power
Steering)................................. 237
Function ................................ 237
Warning light ......................... 397
EV drive mode.......................... 188
EV indicator................................ 77
Flat tire.............................. 407, 422
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Brake .................................... 462
Transmission ........................ 462
Washer ................................. 333
Fog lights ................................. 200
Replacing light bulbs..... 373, 381
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage ................................ 465
Follow me home system ......... 196
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 399
Front position lights ................ 195
Light switch ........................... 195
Replacing light bulbs..... 375, 382
Wattage ................................ 465
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