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4-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Modes can be changed by pressing
the power switch with the brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)
“ACCESSORY”
“POWER ON”
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.
■ Stopping the hybrid system in an
emergency
● If you want to stop the hybrid system in
an emergency while driving the vehi-
cle, press and hold the power switch
for more than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succession.
(P.604)
However, do not touch the power
switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the hybrid system off
while driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control. However,
power assist for the steering wheel
may be lost making it difficult to steer
smoothly before stopping the vehicle
depending on the remaining charge in
the 12-volt battery or usage conditions.
In this situation, you should pull over
and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
● If the power 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.
● When restarting the hybrid system
after an emergency shutdown, shift the
shift position to N and press the power
switch shortly and firmly.
■ When parking
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases
to enter the vehicle and may lead to an
accident caused by light-headedness, or
may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated
area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the hybrid system.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the
hybrid system operating for a long
time. If such a situation cannot be
avoided, park the vehicle in an open
space and ensure that exhaust fumes
do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Do not leave the hybrid system oper-
ating in an area with snow build-up, or
where it is snowing. If snowbanks build
up around the vehicle while the hybrid
system is operating, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle.
Changing power switch modes
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