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5-2. Driving procedures
shift lever is in P or the shift lever but-
ton is not pressed, and the power
switch is in ACC or ON (the hybrid
system is not operating), a buzzer
sounds and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. If this continues, the power
switch will automatically turn to OFF.
However, this function cannot entirely
prevent the 12-volt battery discharge.
Do not leave the vehicle with the power
switch in ACC or ON for long periods of
time when the hybrid system is not oper-
ating.
If the hybrid system is stopped with
the shift lever in a position other
than P, the power switch will not be
turned to OFF. Perform the follow-
ing procedure to turn the switch to
OFF:
1 Check that the parking brake is
set.
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Check that “IGNITION ON” is
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display and press the power
switch shortly and firmly.
4 Check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” on the multi-
information display is off.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
● Do not leave the power switch in
ACC or ON for long periods of time
without the hybrid system on.
● If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION
ON” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display, the power switch is
not in OFF. Exit the vehicle after
turning the power switch to OFF.
When stopping the hybrid
system with the shift lever in
a position other than P
■ To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not stop the hybrid system with
the shift lever in a position other P or
the shift lever button pressed. If the
hybrid system is stopped with the shift
lever in a position other than P or the
shift lever button pressed, the power
switch will not be turned to OFF but
instead remain ON. If the vehicle is
left in ON, 12-volt battery discharge
may occur.