Advice For Driving Fuel Cell Vehicles; Fuel Cell System Indicator Usage; Accelerator Pedal/Brake Pedal Operation; When Braking - Toyota Mirai 2017 Owner's Manual

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2. Fuel cell vehicle

Advice for driving fuel cell vehicles

To maximize fuel economy and range, pay attention to the fol-
lowing:
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Fuel cell system indicator usage

Maintaining the fuel cell system indicator to Eco area on the
multi-information display can extend your driving range. (→P. 110)
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Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation

Drive the vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion.
Mild acceleration and deceleration can help curb wasteful fuel con-
sumption.
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When braking

Make sure to depress the brake gently and allow for a long stopping
distance. This enables collection of more electrical energy gener-
ated during deceleration.
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Heavy traffic
Repeated acceleration and deceleration as well as long stops at
traffic lights, will decrease fuel economy. Check traffic reports
ahead of time and avoid traffic jams as much as possible. If caught
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to
move forward slowly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal to help curb wasteful fuel consumption.
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Driving with high power output
Similar to an electric vehicle, a fuel cell vehicle uses the most fuel in
high output driving such as driving on a steep uphill or at high
speeds. Moderate the vehicle speed and maintain a steady speed.