1554-1. Before driving
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Driving
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10526U
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. 423)
■ When encounterin g 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, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
505Alphabetical index
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10526U
Emergency flashers ................ 396
Engine....................................... 452ACCESSORY mode ............. 166
Compartment ........................ 341
Engine switch................ 162, 165
Hood ..................................... 338
How to start the engine......................... 162, 165
Identification number ............ 451
If the engine will not start ...... 434
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 162, 165
Overheating .......................... 443
Engine coolant ......................... 345
Capacity ................................ 454
Checking ............................... 345
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 285
Warning light ......................... 411
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 86
Engine immobilizer system ...... 74
Engine oil ................................. 342 Capacity ................................ 452
Checking ............................... 342
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 285
Engine switch .................. 162, 165
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 279
Warning light ......................... 409
Event data recorder (EDR) .......... 8 Flat tire ..................................... 423
Floor mats .................................. 22
Fluid
Brake .................................... 455
Continuously variable transmission ....................... 455
Washer ................................. 352
Front interior light ................... 301
Wattage ................................ 457
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights............... 302 Wattage ................................ 457
Front seats ............................... 127
Adjustment............................ 127
Cleaning ............................... 324
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Head restraints ..................... 130
Seat heaters ......................... 298
Front turn signal lights ........... 176
Replacing light bulbs ............ 384
Turn signal lever ................... 176
Wattage ................................ 457
Fuel ........................................... 200 Capacity................................ 452
Fuel gauge.............................. 86
Fuel pump shut off system ... 407
Information............................ 458
Refueling .............................. 200
Type...................................... 452
Warning light......................... 411
Fuel filler door ......................... 200 Refueling .............................. 200
Fuel pump shut off system..... 407
Fuses ........................................ 377F
