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4-1. Before driving
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Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
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When the following unusual operation is performed, the hybrid system out-
put may be restrained.
• When the shift position is shifted from R to D/B, D/B to R, N to R, P to D/
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B
, P to R
appears on the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instruc-
tions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in
reverse.
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While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trou-
ble escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC
(P. 409) to cancel Drive Start Control so that the vehicle may become
able to escape from the mud or fresh snow.
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: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be changed.
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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
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For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
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For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 653)
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with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message
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