When starting off on a uphill
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The hill-start assist control is available. (P. 369)
Driving in the rain
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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
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become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially slip-
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pery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may
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be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
Engine speed while driving
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In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due
to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driving condi-
tions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
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When the accelerator pedal is released
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Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)
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When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine
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output may be restrained.
A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is
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operating. (P. 545)
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