Toyota VELLFIRE 2010 Manual page 220

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218 4-1. Before driving
Note
ÿ While driving
• Do not step on the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal at the same time while driving. If
you step on the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time, the hybrid system output
may be suppressed.
•To stop on a slope, use the accelerator pedal or
Do not step on both key pedals at the same time.
ÿ When parking
Be sure to apply the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. If the parking brake is not
applied and the shift lever is in P, the vehicle may start to move or may suddenly start if the
accelerator pedal is depressed by mistake.
ÿ To prevent damage to parts
•To prevent damage to the power steering motor, do not turn the steering wheel all the way
for a long time.
•To prevent damage to the disc wheel, etc., be careful when passing over steps.
Please drive slowly.
ÿ If a tire blows out while driving
A tire may be punctured or damaged in the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and apply the brakes gradually to slow down.
•Handle is taken
• Abnormal sound or vibration
•Vehicle tilts abnormally
See P. 505, 517 for what to do if a tire is flat.
ÿ Notes on driving on flooded roads
Do not drive on roads that have been flooded due to heavy rain, etc., as it may cause
serious damage such as the following.
• Engine stall
-Electrical equipment shorts
•Engine damage due to inhalation of water In
the unlikely event that you drive on a flooded road and become submerged in water, be sure to have your
Toyota dealer perform the following inspections.
•Brake effectiveness
•Changes in the amount and quality of oil and fluid in the engine, transmission, etc.
• Improper lubrication of bearings and joints