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ing the power switch.
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Release the brake pedal and
check that "ACCESSORY" or
"IGNITION ON" is not shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.
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Automatic hybrid system shut
off feature
●
The vehicle is equipped with a
feature that automatically shuts off
the hybrid system when the shift
lever is in P with the hybrid system
operating for an extended period.
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The hybrid system will automati-
cally shut off after approximately 1
hour if it has been left operating
while the shift lever is in P.
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The message asking if you wish to
enable/disable the automatic
hybrid system shut off feature will
sometimes be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Leaving the vehicle as is or select-
ing "Perform Auto Off" keeps the
automatic hybrid system shut off
feature enabled, and selecting
"Keep Vehicle On" disables the
automatic hybrid system shut off
feature.
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The timer for the automatic hybrid
system shut off feature will reset if
the brake pedal is depressed or if
the shift lever is in a position other
than P.
●
After the vehicle is parked, if the
door is locked with the door lock
switch (P.134) from the inside
or the mechanical key (P.467)
from the outside, the automatic
hybrid system shut off feature will
be disabled. The timer for the
automatic hybrid system shut off
feature will be re-enabled if the
driver's door is opened.
4-2. Driving procedures
WARNING
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Stopping the hybrid system
in an emergency
●
If you want to stop the hybrid
system in an emergency while
driving the vehicle, press and
hold the power switch for more
than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession. (P.435)
However, do not touch the
power switch while driving
except in an emergency. Turn-
ing the hybrid system off while
driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control.
However, power assist for the
steering wheel may be lost mak-
ing it difficult to steer smoothly
before stopping the vehicle
depending on the remaining
charge in the 12-volt battery or
usage conditions. In this situa-
tion, you should pull over and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
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If the power switch is operated
while the vehicle is running, a
warning message will be shown
on the multi-information display
and a buzzer sounds.
●
When restarting the hybrid sys-
tem after an emergency shut-
down, shift the shift lever to N
and press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
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