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Interior features
● The gasoline engine starts automati-
cally when the remaining charge of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
decreases. When using a power outlet
in an area with poor ventilation or an
enclosed area, such as a garage or a
place where snow has piled up, prop-
erly use an air intake and exhaust
device to prevent lack of oxygen and
fullness of exhaust gas. If such device
cannot be used, do not use the power
outlet.
■ Use of a power outlet while driving
● In situations such as the following, do
not use an electric device while driv-
ing. Also, do not use a device if it can-
not be secured within the vehicle.
• When a device is likely to distract the
driver and be a hindrance to safe driv-
ing, such as a TV, video/DVD player,
etc.
• When an inadequately secured device
is likely to fall over in case of sudden
braking or an accident
• When a device is likely to cause fire if it
falls or generates heat
• When a device is likely to cause burns,
such as a toaster, microwave, electric
heater, electric kettle, coffee maker,
etc.
• When a device is likely to fall under the
pedals and prevent the brake pedal
from being depressed, such as a hair
dryer, AC adapter, mouse, etc.
● Do not use devices which produce
steam while the windows are closed.
Doing so may cause the windows to
fog up, reducing visibility and making it
difficult to drive safely. Also, the steam
may damage or negatively affect other
devices. If the device must be used,
stop the vehicle and open the windows
before use.
■ To avoid short circuit or malfunction
Observe the following precautions. Fail-
ure to do so may lead to the power out-
lets not operating correctly or damage to
the vehicle or a connected device.
● Do not set a toaster or other device
which generates heat near the interior
components or on a seat. Heat may
cause these parts to melt or burn.
● Do not use devices which are sensitive
to vibration or heat in the vehicle.
These devices may malfunction due to
vibration while driving or heat while
the vehicle is parked in the sun.
● When not using a power outlet, make
sure to close the lid. If foreign matter
or a liquid enters the power outlet, it
may cause a malfunction or short cir-
cuit.
■ Using the power outlet while parked
or stopped
● Water may leak from the exhaust pipe
while the engine running if the power
outlet is used for a long time. However,
this is not a malfunction.
● At extremely low temperatures, water
may freeze in the exhaust pipe and
make it difficult to start the engine, or
an odor may come from the exhaust
pipe. In this case, stop using the power
outlet, and then drive the vehicle for 15
to 30 minutes.
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