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4-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
the engine switch with brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)
1 Off
*
The emergency flashers can be used.
2 ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
meters.
3 IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the
meters.
*
: If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
■ Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode
for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION
ON mode (with the engine not running) for
more than an hour with the shift lever in P,
the engine switch will automatically turn off.
However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave the
vehicle with the engine switch in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode for long
periods of time when the engine is not run-
ning.
If the engine is stopped with the shift
lever in a position other than P, the
engine switch will not be turned off but
instead be turned to ACCESSORY
mode. Perform the following proce-
dure to turn the switch off:
1 Check that the parking brake is set.
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” is
displayed on the multi-information
display and then press the engine
switch once.
4 Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” on
the multi-information display is off.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
● Do not leave the engine switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode for long periods of time without
the engine running.
● If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION
ON” is displayed on the meters while
the engine is not running, the engine
switch is not off.
Exit the vehicle after turning the
engine switch off.
When stopping the engine with
the shift lever in a position other
than P