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8-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
more, or press it briefly 3 times
or more in succession.
5 Stop the vehicle in a safe place
by the road.
■ If emergency stopped
The functions of the air conditioning, etc.
may be partially limited in order to
reduce the power consumption of the
12-volt battery.
If the door can be opened, open
the door and exit the vehicle.
If the door can not be opened,
open the window using the
power window switch and ensure
an escape route.
If the window can be opened,
exit the vehicle through the win-
dow.
If the door and window cannot be
opened due to the rising water,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to
the point that the water pressure
inside of the vehicle equals the
water pressure outside of the
vehicle and then open the door
after waiting for the rising water
to enter the vehicle, and exit the
vehicle. When the outside water
level exceeds half the height of
the door, the door cannot be
opened from the inside due to
■ If the hybrid system has to be
turned off while driving
Turning the hybrid system off while
driving will not cause a loss of steer-
ing 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 condi-
tions. Decelerate as much as possible
before turning off the hybrid system.
If the vehicle is sub-
merged or water on the
road is rising
This vehicle is not designed to
be able to drive on roads that
are deeply flooded with water.
Do not drive on roads where
the roads may be submerged
or the water may be rising. It is
dangerous to remain in the
vehicle, if it anticipated that the
vehicle will be flooded or set a
drift. Remain calm and follow
the following.