PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)
3255-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. D oing 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 i s 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 e ngine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (whe re 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. Wh en 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, transp ort the vehi-
cle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.
777Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ................................. 678
Energy monitor ........ 216, 255, 261
Engine Accessory mode ................... 334
Compartment ........................ 586
Engine switch........................ 332
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 56
Hood ..................................... 583
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 332
Identification number ............ 718
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 695
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 651
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 332
Overheating .......................... 707
Power switch......................... 332
Engine coolant ......................... 590 Capacity ................................ 721
Checking ............................... 590
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 491
Engine oil ................................. 587 Capacity ................................ 720
Checking ............................... 587
Oil pressure warning light ..... 660
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 491 Engine switch .......................... 332
Auto power off function ......... 334
Changing the power
switch modes ..................... 334
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 651
Starting the hybrid system .... 332
EPS (Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 486 Function ................................ 486
Warning light......................... 661
EV auto mode ............................ 85
EV driving range ...................... 106
EV mode ..................................... 85
EV/HV mode selection switch ....................................... 88
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56
Flat tire ..................................... 678
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Brake .................................... 723
Transmission ........................ 722
Washer ................................. 598
Fog lights ................................. 356
Replacing light bulbs ............ 646
Switch ................................... 356
Footwell lights ......................... 524
Front doors .............................. 275
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light................. 662
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