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Parking
NOTE
When the main drive lithium-ion battery
level is full or nearly full, or the main drive
lithium-ion battery temperature is too high or
too low, the regenerative braking force may
be reduced. Refer to "Regenerative braking"
on page 3-4.
If the needle in the energy usage indicator
does not move to the left of the neutral point
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(A) while the accelerator pedal is released,
the regenerative brake will not work. Refer
to "Energy usage indicator" on page 5-128.
In the such case, before approaching a long
downhill road, reduce speed to prevent the
service brake from overheating.
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Driving safety
Parking
Parking on a hill
When parking on a hill, set the parking brake,
and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a
downhill, or away from the curb on an uphill.
If necessary, apply chocks to the wheels.
Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set
when parked and that the electrical parking
switch is pressed.
Parking with the Plug-in
Hybrid EV system running
Never leave the Plug-in Hybrid EV system
running while you take a short nap or rest.
Also, never leave the Plug-in Hybrid EV sys-
tem running in a closed or poorly ventilated
place.
WARNING
Leaving the Plug-in Hybrid EV system
running risks injury or death from acci-
dentally moving the selector lever or the
accumulation of toxic exhaust fumes in the
passenger compartment.
Where you park
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Your front bumper can be damaged if you
scrape it over curbs or parking stop blocks.
Be careful when traveling up or down steep
slopes where your bumper can scrape the
road.
WARNING
Do not park your vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry grass or
leaves can come in contact with a hot
exhaust, since a fire could occur.
When leaving the vehicle
Always carry the key and lock all doors and
the liftgate when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit
area.
Do not keep the steering wheel
fully turned for a long time
Move effort could be required to turn the
steering wheel.
Refer to "Electric power steering system
(EPS)" on page 5-75.
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