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1412-1. Driving procedures
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When 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.
● 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. 327)
■ 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 your Toyota dealer 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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When trouble arises
3215-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position,
the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24
seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20
more seconds. Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure
such as
• Natural causes ( → P. 322)
• Flat tire ( → P. 327) Adjust the tire inflation
pressure 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 system checked
by your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on
after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute:
Malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning system
( → P. 323) Have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.
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 your Toyota
dealer.Warning light Warning light/Details Correction procedure
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416Alphabetical index
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 145
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 339
Manual mode ........................ 148
Mode select switch ................147
Paddle shift switches............. 148
AUX port ................................... 217
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 298
Wattage ................................. 365
Battery
Checking ............................... 265
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 341
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 200
Bottle holders ........................... 224
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 263
Parking brake ........................ 156
Brake assist .............................. 184
Break-in tips ............................. 131
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 159 Care
Aluminum wheels .................. 237
Exterior.................................. 236
Interior ................................... 240
Seat belts .............................. 241
Cargo capacity ......................... 195
Chains ....................................... 202
Child restraint system
Booster seats,
definition ............................. 112
Booster seats,
installation........................... 116
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 112
Convertible seats,
installation........................... 116
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 104
Infant seats,
definition ............................. 112
Infant seats,
installation........................... 116
Installing CRS with
LATCH anchors .................. 117
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 119
Installing CRS with
top tether straps.................. 122B C
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424Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering .......... 318
Seat belt reminder ................. 320
Warning lights
Automatic headlight
leveling system .... .......... ..... 318
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light........................ 320
Anti-lock brake
system ................................ 318
Brake assist system .............. 318
Brake system ........................ 317
Charging system .... .......... ..... 317
Cruise control
indicator light....................... 318
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 318
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 318
Engine oil pressure ............... 317
Low fuel level ........................ 320
Low tire pressure................... 320 Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 318
Open door ............................. 320
Pretensioners ........................ 318
Seat belt reminder
light ..................................... 320
Slip indicator light .................. 318
SRS airbags .......................... 318
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 320
Washer
Checking ............................... 268
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 200
Switch ................................... 176
Washing and waxing ............... 236
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 195
Load limits ............................. 199
Weight ................................... 354
Wheels ...................................... 281
Window glasses ........................ 54
Window lock switch................... 54
Windows
Power windows ....................... 54
Rear window defogger .......... 215
Washer.................................. 176
Windshield wipers ................... 176
Winter driving tips ................... 200
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ................... 24
Replacing the battery ............ 287
Wireless remote control key.... 24W