Starting off on a steep uphill
Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed, and
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then shift the shift position to D.
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal.
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Release the parking brake.
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When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (P. 408)
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For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it
is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. (P. 414)
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Driving in the rain
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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
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Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
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Restraining the hybrid system output (Brake Override System)
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When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.
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A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating. (P. 594)
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"ECO Accelerator Guidance" (P. 128)
It is easier to drive in an Eco-friendly manner by driving while referring to the
"ECO Accelerator Guidance" display. Also, by using the "ECO Accelerator
Guidance", it is easier to increase the Eco score evaluation.
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When starting off:
While staying within the "ECO Accelerator Guidance" range, gradually
depress the accelerator pedal and accelerate to the desired speed. If exces-
sive acceleration is avoided, the "Eco-Start" score will increase.
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When driving:
After accelerating to the desired speed, release the accelerator pedal and
drive at a stable speed within the "ECO Accelerator Guidance" range. By
keeping the vehicle within the "ECO Accelerator Guidance" range, the "Eco-
Cruise" score will increase.
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When stopping:
When stopping the vehicle, early releasing the accelerator pedal will cause
the "Eco-Stop" score to increase.
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