Toyota Corolla Hatchback 2023 Manual page 127

NOTICE
■ When parking the vehicle
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 acceler-
ate suddenly if the accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle
parts
● 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 motor.
● When driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible
to avoid damaging the wheels,
underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driv-
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
vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Information on what to do in case
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of a flat tire ( P.334,346)
■ When encountering flooded
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
● 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
becomes flooded or stuck in mud
or sand, be sure to have your Toy-
ota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in the quantity and
quality of the engine oil, tran-
saxle fluid, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bear-
ings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the func-
tion of all joints, bearings, etc.
Sudden start restraint
control (Drive-Start Con-
trol [DSC])
When the following unusual
operation is performed with the
accelerator pedal depressed,
the engine output may be
restrained.
 When the shift lever is shifted
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to R .
 When the shift lever is shifted
from P or R to forward drive
shift position such as D
When the system operates, a mes-
sage appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message and
follow the instruction.
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: Depending on the situation, the
shift position may not be
changed.
■ Drive-Start Control (DSC)
When the TRAC is turned off
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