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5-2. Driving procedures
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”
“IGNITION ON”
1 OFF
*
The emergency flashers can be used.
2 ACC
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
3 ON
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
*
: If the shift lever is in a position other
than P or the shift lever button is
pressed when turning off the hybrid
system, the power switch will remain
ON, will not turn to OFF.
■ Auto power off function
● If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON (the
hybrid system is not operating) for
more than 20 minutes with the shift
lever is in P or the shift lever button is
not pressed, the power switch will
automatically turn to OFF.
● If the 12-volt battery is low with the
■ Stopping the hybrid system in an
emergency
● If you want to stop the hybrid sys-
tem in an emergency while driving
the vehicle, press and hold the
power switch for more than 2 sec-
onds, or press it briefly 3 times or
more in succession. (P.526)
However, do not touch the power
switch while driving except in an
emergency. Turning the hybrid sys-
tem off while driving will not cause a
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 warn-
ing message will be shown on the
multi-information display and a
buzzer sounds.
● When restarting the hybrid system
after an emergency shutdown, shift
the shift lever to N and press the
power switch shortly and firmly.
Changing power switch
modes
A
B
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