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4-1. Before driving
When the following unusual opera-
tion is performed with the accelera-
tor pedal depressed, the engine
WARNING
■If the vehicle becomes stuck (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud,
etc. This may damage the driveline components or propel the vehicle for-ward or backward, causing an acci-
dent.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time during driving, as this may restrain the hybrid system output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■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, under- side 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 vehicle.
●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.448, 459)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so
may cause the following serious dam- age 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
becomes flooded or stuck in mud or sand, 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, differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
Sudden start restraint con-
trol (Drive-Start Control
[DSC])
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Alphabetical Index
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........ 435
If a warning light turns on ........... 435
If a warning message is displayed
................................................. 445
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
................................................. 472
If the electronic key does not operate
properly.................................... 470
If the hybrid system will not start 468
If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water ........................................ 427
If you have a flat tire........... 448, 459
If you lose your keys .................. 469
If you think something is wrong.. 434
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 480
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 426
If your vehicle needs to be towed
................................................. 429
If your vehicle overheats ............ 477
Energy monitor ............................. 123
Engine ........................................... 485
ACC ................................... 190, 193
Compartment ............................. 383
Engine switch ..................... 189, 191
Hood .......................................... 380
How to start the hybrid system. 189,
191
Identification number.................. 485
If the hybrid system will not start 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 426
Ignition switch (power switch) .. 189,
191
Overheating ............................... 477
Power switch ...................... 189, 191
Tachometer ................................ 122
Engine coolant .............................. 385
Capacity ..................................... 488
Checking .................................... 385
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 337
Engine coolant temperature gauge
...............................................95, 100
Engine oil....................................... 383
Capacity ..................................... 486
Checking .................................... 383
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 337
Warning light .............................. 436
Engine oil maintenance data ....... 385
Engine switch (power switch) ... 189,
191
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 426
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 329
Warning light .............................. 438
EV drive mode ............................... 195
EV indicator .....................................76
Extended headlight lighting function
..................................................... 208
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system .... 392
Vehicles with a spare tire ........... 459
Vehicles without a spare tire ...... 448
Floor mats ....................................... 32
Fluid
Brake .......................................... 490
Hybrid transmission.................... 489
Washer ....................................... 387
Fog lights
Switch......................................... 218
Wattage ...................................... 492
