When Parking The Vehicle; Avoiding Damage To Vehicle Parts; If You Get A Flat Tire While Driving - Toyota INNOVA Owner's Manual

NOTICE

When parking the vehicle

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On vehicles with automatic transmission, 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

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● 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 pump.
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
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damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
● Diesel engine: Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-load
driving. Stop the engine only after the turbocharger has cooled down.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
Diesel engine: In an extremely cold environment, idle the engine for more
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than 30 seconds after starting the engine. Do not race the engine while
idling.
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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 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.
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Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. (P. 668)
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