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5-1. Before driving
Driving
ilar to conventional vehicles, and it is
necessary to refrain from activities such
as sudden acceleration. Refer to “Plug-
in Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips”
(P.100).
■ Driving in the rain
● Drive carefully when it is raining,
because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and
the road could be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
as the road surface could be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driv-
ing on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water
between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
■ ECO Accelerator Guidance
(P.202)
It is easier to drive in an Eco-friendly
manner by driving while referring to the
ECO Accelerator Guidance display.
Also, by using the ECO Accelerator
Guidance it is easier to increase the
“Eco Score” evaluation.
● When starting off: While staying within
the ECO Accelerator Guidance range,
gradually depress the accelerator
pedal and accelerate to the desired
speed. If excessive acceleration is
avoided, the “Start” score will
increase.
● When driving: After accelerating to the
desired speed, release the accelera-
tor pedal and drive at a stable speed
within the ECO Accelerator Guidance
range. By keeping the vehicle within
the ECO Accelerator Guidance range,
the “Cruise” score will increase.
● When stopping: When stopping the
vehicle, early releasing the accelera-
tor pedal will cause the “Stop” score to
increase.
■ Restraining the hybrid system out-
put (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake ped-
als are depressed at the same time,
the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
● A warning message is displayed on
the multi-information display while the
system is operating.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observ-
ing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
● For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 km (600 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high
speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low
gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for
extended periods.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle regis-
tration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P.586)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■ When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the
“READY” indicator is illuminated. This
prevents the vehicle from creeping.
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