2011 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 189

2-1. Driving procedures NOTICE n 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. l It may be difficult to control your vehicle. l The vehicle will make abnormal sounds. l The vehicle will behave abnormally. Replace a flat tire with a new one. (→P. 535) n 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. l Engine stalling l Short in electrical components l Engine damage caused by water immersion 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. l Brake function l Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid system, transmission, etc. l Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. If the P position control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible to shift the shift position to "P", or from "P" to other positions. 2 When driving 163 PRIUS_U (OM47685U) DVD