NOTE
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When moving out of mud, sand or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
allow the Plug-in Hybrid EV system output
to increase. In such situations, switching to
“LOCK” with the S-AWC drive mode
switch and temporarily turning off the Ac-
tive Stability Control (ASC) with the “ASC
OFF” switch will make it easier to move out
your vehicle.
Refer to “Operation under adverse driving
conditions: If your vehicle becomes stuck in
sand, mud or snow” on page 9-21.
On snowy or icy roads
Set the drive mode to “SNOW” in accord-
ance with the road conditions, and then grad-
ually depress the accelerator pedal for a
smooth start.
CAUTION
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Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning. Skidding occurs and con-
trol of the vehicle could be lost.
NOTE
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The use of snow tyres and/or snow traction
device (tyre chains) is recommended.
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Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use regenerative
braking.
Driving on sandy or rough
roads
Set the drive mode to “LOCK” and then
gradually depress the accelerator pedal for a
smooth start. Keep the pressure on the accel-
erator pedal as constant as possible, and drive
at low speed.
Climbing/descending sharp
grades
Your vehicle may not provide sufficient hill
climbing ability and regenerative brake on
steep slope. Avoid driving on steep slopes
even though the vehicle is a 4-wheel drive
vehicle.
Inspection and maintenance
following rough road
operation
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After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following
inspection and maintenance procedures:
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Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.
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Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal in order to
dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do
not function properly, we recommend
you to have the brakes checked as soon
as possible.
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Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core.
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Check the inside of the vehicle. If water
entry is found, dry the carpet etc.
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