Toyota 2012 Highlander Owner's Manual page 146

2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
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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 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. 545)
NOTICE
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When driving the vehicle
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Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
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Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
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When parking the vehicle
Always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.
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Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
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Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
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When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
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