1754-1. Before driving
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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. 415, 430)
■ 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.
491Alphabetical index
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Engine
“ACC” position....................... 179
Accessory mode ................... 183
Compartment ........................ 335
Engine switch ................ 178, 182
Hood ..................................... 331
How to start
the hybrid system ....... 178, 182
Identification number............. 465
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 395
Ignition switch
(power switch) ............ 178, 182
Overheating .......................... 455
Power switch ................. 178, 182
Engine coolant ......................... 339
Capacity ................................ 469
Checking ............................... 339
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 253
Engine coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 404
Engine oil.................................. 336
Capacity ................................ 467
Checking ............................... 336
Oil pressure warning light ..... 404
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 253
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................. 395
Starting the hybrid
system ........................ 178, 182
EPS (Electric Power
Steering)................................. 244
Function ................................ 244
Warning light ......................... 405
EV drive mode.......................... 188
EV indicator................................ 77
Flat tire.............................. 415, 430
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Brake .................................... 470
Transmission ........................ 470
Washer ................................. 341
Fog lights ................................. 201
Replacing light bulbs..... 381, 389
Switch ................................... 201
Wattage ................................ 473
Follow me home system ......... 197
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 407
Front position lights ................ 196
Light switch ........................... 196
Replacing light bulbs..... 383, 390
Wattage ................................ 473
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