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more than 2 seconds or 3 times suc‐
cessively within 3 seconds. If the ve‐
hicle is still moving, you can restart
the hybrid system without depress‐
ing the brake pedal by pressing the
engine start/stop button with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
ACC (Accessory)
Press the engine start/stop
button while it is in the OFF
position without depressing
the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks (if equipped
with anti-theft steering column lock)
and electrical accessories are opera‐
tional.
If the engine start/stop button is in the
ACC position for more than 1 hour, the
button is turned off automatically to
prevent battery discharge.
ON
Press the engine start/stop
button while it is in the ACC
position without depressing
the brake pedal.
Reddish orange
The warning lights can be checked be‐
fore the hybrid system is started. Do
not leave the hybrid system start/stop
button in the ON position for a long
time. The battery may discharge, be‐
cause the engine is not running.
START/RUN
To start the hybrid system,
depress the brake pedal and
press the engine start/stop
button with the shift lever
in the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position. For your safety,
start the hybrid system with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position.
Amber
NOTICE
If you press the engine start/stop
button without depressing the brake
pedal for automatic transaxle vehi‐
cles, the hybrid system will not start
and the engine start/stop button
changes as follows:
OFF ACC ON OFF or ACC
NOTICE
If you leave the engine start/stop
button in the ACC or ON position for
a long time, the battery will dis‐
charge.
WARNING
Not illuminated
• Never press the engine start/stop
button while the vehicle is in mo‐
tion. This would result in loss of di‐
rectional control and braking func‐
tion, which could cause an acci‐
dent.
• The anti-theft steering column
lock (if equipped) is not a substi‐
tute for the parking brake. Before
leaving the driver's seat, always
make sure the shift lever is engag‐
ed in P (Park), set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine
off. Unexpected and sudden vehi‐
cle movement may occur if these
precautions are not taken.
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