Toyota PRIUS 2023 Manual page 168

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4-1. Before driving
Vehicles are similar to conventional
vehicles, and it is necessary to
refrain from activities such as sud-
den acceleration. (P.351)
■ Driving in the rain
● Drive carefully when it is raining,
because visibility will be reduced,
the windows may become fogged-
up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to
rain, because the road surface will
be especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when
driving on an expressway in the
rain, because there may be a
layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from
operating properly.
■ ECO Accelerator Guidance
(P.93)
It is easier to drive in an Eco-friendly
manner by driving while referring to
the ECO Accelerator Guidance dis-
play. Also, by using the ECO Accel-
erator Guidance it is easier to
increase the "Eco Score" evaluation.
● When starting off:
While staying within the ECO Accel-
erator Guidance range, gradually
depress the accelerator pedal and
accelerate to the desired speed. If
excessive acceleration is avoided,
the "Start" score will increase.
● When driving:
After accelerating to the desired
speed, release the accelerator
pedal and drive at a stable speed
within the ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance range. By keeping the vehicle
within the ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance range, the "Cruise" score will
increase.
● When stopping:
When stopping the vehicle, early
releasing the accelerator pedal will
cause the "Stop" score to increase.
■ Restraining the hybrid system
output (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake
pedals are depressed at the same
time, the hybrid system output
may be restrained.
● A warning message is displayed
on the multi-information display
while the system is operating.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle,
observing the following precautions
is recommended:
● For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high
speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low
gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed
for extended periods.
■ Operating your vehicle in a for-
eign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle
registration laws and confirm the
availability of the correct fuel.
(P.519)
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
■ When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the
brake pedal while stopped with
the "READY" indicator is illumi-
nated. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
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