sound may be heard. This does not indicate
a malfunction.
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When the accumulator tank pressure is
low
When the accumulator tank pressure is low,
the air suspension compressor and valves
may operate repeatedly even though the
vehicle height is not being changed. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
WARNING
Situations in which the operation of
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the electronically modulated air sus-
pension should be temporarily dis-
abled
In the following situations, make sure to
temporarily disable all functions of the
vehicle height control of the electroni-
cally modulated air suspension and then
stop the hybrid system. Otherwise, the
vehicle height may change and part of
your body may be caught under the vehi-
cle, possibly causing injury.
When the vehicle is parked on a curb
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If any of the wheels is not touching the
ground
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If the vehicle needs to be jacked up
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If the vehicle is to be tied down
If the vehicle is to be towed
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Vehicle height control precautions
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In the following situations, make sure to
check the safety of the area around the
vehicle, as the vehicle height may change
and part of someone's body may be
caught in the vehicle, possibly causing
injury or the vehicle may be damaged.
When opening a door
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When unlocking the doors using the
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smart access system with push-button
start
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When changing the vehicle height
using the vehicle height adjustment
switch
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NOTICE
Parking precaution
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If the vehicle is parked for a long time, the
vehicle height may change due to
changes in the ambient temperature.
When parking the vehicle, make sure
that the area above and below the vehi-
cle is clear, so that the vehicle will not
contact anything if its height changes.
Be careful when parking the vehicle in an
area with a low ceiling or near low hang-
ing objects, as the vehicle height will
increase when passengers exit the vehi-
cle and exit control of access mode
operates.
Selecting the vehicle height
To adjust the vehicle height to one
appropriate for road and driving con-
ditions, press the vehicle height adjust-
ment switch.
Turns high mode on/off.
When high mode is enabled, the high
mode indicator on the meter will illuminate.
The vehicle height will increase by approxi-
mately 0.8 in. (20 mm) from its normal
position.
When the vehicle height is increased by a
control of access mode press the vehicle
height adjustment switch twice to
enable/disable high mode.
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