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.
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
427What to do if...
■ Warning lights P. 318
or
P. 3 1 7 P. 318
P. 3 1 7 P. 318
P. 3 1 7 P. 320
P. 320
or
P. 3 1 8 P. 320
P. 3 1 8 P. 320
P. 320
or
P. 3 1 8 P. 320
P. 3 1 8
* : The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction. Brake system warning
light Slip indicator
Automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem warning light
Charging system warn-
ing light Cruise control indicator
light
*Low engine oil pressure
warning light Open door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lamp Low fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning light Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning light
Tire pressure warning
light
Automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature warning light
Electric power steering
warning light
