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WARNING
When the vehicle is stopped
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Do not depress the accelerator pedal
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unnecessarily.
If the shift position is any position other
than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-
ing an accident.
In order to prevent accidents due to
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the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while
stopped with the "READY" indicator is
illuminated, and apply the parking
brake as necessary.
If the vehicle is stopped on an incline,
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in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or back-
ward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake
as needed.
Avoid revving or racing the engine.
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Running the engine at high speed
while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which
could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.
When the vehicle is parked
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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters,
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spray cans, or soft drink cans in the
vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter
or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle
may cause the plastic lenses and plas-
tic material of glasses to deform or
crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing
the contents to spray over the interior
of the vehicle, and may also cause a
short circuit in the vehicle's electrical
components.
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4-1. Before driving
Do not leave cigarette lighters in the
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vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the
floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is
adjusted, causing a fire.
Do not attach adhesive discs to the
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windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on
the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act
as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
Do not leave a door or window open if
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the curved glass is coated with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored
one. Reflected sunlight may cause the
glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
Always apply the parking brake, shift
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the shift position to P, stop the hybrid
system and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
while the hybrid system is operating.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift
position in P but the parking brake is
not set, the vehicle may start to move,
possibly leading to an accident.
Do not touch the exhaust pipes while
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the "READY" indicator is illuminated
or immediately after turning the hybrid
system off.
Doing so may cause burns.
When taking a nap in the vehicle
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Always turn the hybrid system off. Other-
wise, if you accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal,
this could cause an accident or fire due
to hybrid system overheating. Addition-
ally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may col-
lect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
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