NOTICE
When driving over bumps on
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the road, drive as slowly as pos-
sible to avoid damaging the
wheels, underside of the vehi-
cle, etc.
If you get a flat tire while driv-
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ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause
the following situations. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and gradu-
ally depress the brake pedal to
slow down the vehicle.
It may be difficult to control your
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vehicle.
The vehicle will make abnormal
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sounds or vibrations.
The vehicle will lean abnor-
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mally.
Information on what to do in case
of a flat tire (
When encountering flooded
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roads
Do not drive on a road that has
flooded after heavy rain etc.
Doing so may cause the following
serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
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Short in electrical components
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Engine damage caused by
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water immersion
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have your Toy-
ota dealer check the following:
Brake function
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Changes in quantity and quality
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of oil and fluid used for the
engine, transaxle, transfer
(AWD models), rear differential
(AWD models), etc.
HIGHLANDER_U
P.464)
4-1. Before driving
Lubricant condition for the pro-
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peller shaft (AWD models),
bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the func-
tion of all joints, bearings, etc.
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