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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
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Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.
The engine will stop, and the meter display
will be extinguished.
Release the shift lever when pressing the
engine switch.
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Release the brake pedal and check
that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNI-
TION ON” is not shown on the
multi-information display.
Modes can be changed by pressing
the engine switch with the brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)
1
OFF
*
The emergency flashers can be used.
The multi-information display will not be
displayed.
2
ACC
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
3
ON
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
*
: If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the engine, the engine
switch will remain ON, will not turn to
OFF.
Q Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON (the
engine is not running) for more than 20
minutes with the shift lever in P, the engine
switch will automatically turn to OFF.
However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave the
vehicle with the engine switch in ACC or
ON for long periods of time when the
WARNING
Q Stopping the engine in an emergency
O If you want to stop the engine in an
emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for
more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.
(oP.574)
However, do not touch the engine
switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while
driving will not cause loss of steering
or braking control. However, power
assist for these systems may be lost
making it difficult to steer or brake
before stopping the vehicle depending
on the remaining charge in the battery
or usage conditions. In this situation,
you should pull over and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
O If the engine switch is operated while
the vehicle is running, a warning mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-infor-
mation display and a buzzer sounds.
O When restarting the engine after an
emergency shutdown, shift the shift
lever to N and press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.
Changing engine switch modes