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7-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises
seconds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.
5 Stop the vehicle in a safe place by
the road.
■ If emergency stopped
The functions of the air conditioning, etc.
may be partially limited in order to reduce
the power consumption of the battery.
If the door can be opened, open the
door and exit the vehicle.
If the door cannot be opened, open
the window using the power win-
dow switch and ensure an escape
route.
If the window can be opened, exit
the vehicle through the window.
If the door and window cannot be
opened due to the rising water,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside
of the vehicle equals the water pres-
sure outside of the vehicle and then
open the door after waiting for the
rising water to enter the vehicle, and
exit the vehicle.
When the outside water level exceeds half
the height of the door, the door cannot be
opened from the inside due to water pres-
sure.
■ Water level exceeds the floor
When the water level exceeds the floor and
time has passed, the electrical equipment
■ If the engine has to be turned off while
driving
Turning the engine off while driving will
not cause loss of steering or braking con-
trol. However, power assist for these sys-
tems may be lost making it difficult to
steer or brake before stopping the vehi-
cle depending on the remaining charge
in the battery or usage conditions. Decel-
erate as much as possible before turning
off the engine.
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is rising
This vehicle is not designed to be
able to drive on roads that are
deeply flooded with water. Do not
drive on roads where the roads may
be submerged or the water may be
rising. It is dangerous to remain in
the vehicle, if it is anticipated that
the vehicle will be flooded or set
adrift. Remain calm and follow the
following.
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