Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2009 Manual page 177

NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
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Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake ped-
als together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
When parking the vehicle
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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.
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
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long time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
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.
When encountering flooded roads
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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 water immersion
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In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following.
Brake function
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Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
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transaxle, rear motor transaxle, etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
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ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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