1795-1. 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 ho ld 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 possibl e 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. 432)
■ 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:
● Fuel cell system stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Fuel cell system 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:
● Fuel cell system
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of transmission fluid, 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.
■ If the vehicle will not shift out of the P position
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery is discharged. Check the
12-volt battery in this situation.
517Alphabetical index
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer sounds ... 418
If a warning light turns on...... 418
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 426
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 452
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 449
If the fuel cell system will not start .................................... 447
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ......................... 410
If you have a flat tire ............. 432
If you lose your keys ..... 129, 131
If you think something is wrong.................................. 417
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 463
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 409
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 411
If your vehicle overheats ....... 457
Emergency shut off system...... 92
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ................................. 432
Energy monitor ........................ 118
Enhanced VSC ......................... 295
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 296 Function ................................ 296
Warning light ......................... 419
Event data recorder (EDR) .......... 9 Flat tire ..................................... 432
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Brake .................................... 470
Transmission ........................ 470
Washer ................................. 373
Front interior lights ................. 318 Wattage ................................ 471
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
Front seats ............................... 151
Adjustment............................ 151
Cleaning ............................... 356
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 153
Head restraints ..................... 158
Power easy access system .. 153
Seat heaters ......................... 316
Seat position memory ........... 153
Front side marker lights ......... 201
Light switch ........................... 201
Replacing light bulbs ............ 405
Front turn signal lights ........... 199
Replacing light bulbs ............ 405
Turn signal lever ................... 199
Fuel Capacity................................ 468
Fuel gauge............................ 111
Hydrogen station information ......................... 528
Refueling .............................. 213
Type.............................. 213, 468
Warning light......................... 420F
