Toyota Prius 2011 Manual page 163

NOTICE
If you get a flat tire while driving
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A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
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It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
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The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
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The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. (P. 535)
When encountering flooded roads
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Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
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Engine stalling
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Short in electrical components
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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 your Toyota dealer check the following.
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Brake function
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Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
system, transmission, etc.
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Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the P position control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possi-
ble to shift the shift position to "P", or from "P" to other positions.
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