2204-1. Before driving
PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE)
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. 478, 492
■ 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 retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer 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.
If the shift control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible to
shift the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. When the shift posi-
tion cannot be changed from P to any other position, the front wheels will
lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the
ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this case, transport the vehi-
cle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.
557Alphabetical index
PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE)
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 529
Checking ............................... 381
Oil pressure warning light ..... 445
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 327
Engine switch........................... 224
Auto power off function ......... 228
Changing the power switch
modes................................. 227
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 435
Starting the hybrid system .... 224
Engine switch light (power
switch light) ........................... 342
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Function ................................ 318
Warning light ......................... 445
EV indicator .............................. 122
EV drive mode .......................... 231
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 80Flat tire.............................. 478, 492
Floor mats .................................. 34
Fluid
Brake .................................... 534
Transmission ........................ 533
Washer ................................. 387
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs..... 425, 428
Switch ................................... 250
Wattage ................................ 536
Footwell lights ......................... 342
Front doors .............................. 144
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 425
Switch ................................... 250
Wattage ................................ 536
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 450
Front position lights
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 430
Front seats ............................... 187
Adjustment ............................ 187
Cleaning................................ 367
Correct driving posture ........... 36
Head restraints ..................... 199
Seat heaters ......................... 341F
