2304-1. Before 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.
● Diesel engine only: Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-
speed driving or hill climbing. Stop the engine only after the turbocharger
has cooled down.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
■ 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. 592, 610)
■ 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 engine oil and transaxle fluid, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
688Alphabetical index
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If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 565
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 567
If your vehicle overheats ....... 636
Engine
“ACC” position....................... 244
Accessory mode ................... 248
Compartment ........................ 487
Engine switch ................ 243, 246
Hood ..................................... 483
How to start
the engine................... 243, 246
Identification number............. 649
If the engine will not start ...... 625
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 641
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 565
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 243, 246
Overheating .......................... 636
Engine coolant ......................... 495
Capacity ................................ 659
Checking ............................... 495
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 355
Engine coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 577
Engine immobilizer system ...... 83
Engine oil ................................. 490
Capacity ................................ 653
Checking ............................... 490
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 355
Warning lights ....................... 581
Oil pressure warning
messages ........................... 587
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 493
Engine switch
(ignition switch)............. 243, 246
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 452
EPS (Electric Power
Steering)................................. 348
Function ................................ 348
Warning light ......................... 577
Flat tire.............................. 592, 610
Floor mats .................................. 32
Fluid
Brake .................................... 662
Clutch................................... 661
Multidrive .............................. 660
Washer ................................. 501
Fog lights ................................. 274
Replacing light bulbs..... 547, 560
Switch ................................... 274
Wattage ................................ 667
Follow me home system ......... 270
Front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light......... 580
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