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4-1. Before driving
Driving
is performed with the accelerator
pedal depressed, the hybrid system
output may be restrained.
When the shift lever is shifted 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 message
appears on the multi-information dis-
play. Read the message and follow the
instruction.
*
: Depending on the situation, the shift
position may not be changed.
Q Drive-Start Control (DSC)
When the TRC is turned off (P.304),
sudden start restraint control also does not
operate. If your vehicle have trouble escap-
ing from the mud or fresh snow due to sud-
den start restraint control operation,
deactivate TRC (P.304) so that the vehi-
cle may become able to escape from the
mud or fresh snow.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
Q Things that must not be carried in the
trunk
The following things may cause a fire if
loaded in the trunk:
O Receptacles containing gasoline
O Aerosol cans
Q Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals
from being depressed properly, may
block the driver’s vision, or may result in
items hitting the driver or passengers,
possibly causing an accident.
O Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk
whenever possible.
O Do not place cargo or luggage in or on
the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats
(when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
• In front of Center Display
O Secure all items in the occupant com-
partment.
Q Load and distribution
O Do not overload your vehicle.
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