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5-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle
5-1.Before driving
The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
Starting the fuel cell system
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P.172
Driving
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1
With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
position to D.
Check that the shift position indica-
tor shows D.
2
If the parking brake is set,
release the parking brake.
(P.184)
If the parking brake is in automatic
mode, the parking brake is release
automatically when shifting the shift
lever to any position other than P.
(P.184)
3
Gradually release the brake
pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
Stopping
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1
Depress the brake pedal.
2
If necessary, set the parking
brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the
shift position to P. (P.180)
Parking the vehicle
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1
Depress the brake pedal to
stop the vehicle completely.
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2
If the parking brake is
released, set the parking
brake. (P.184)
3
Shift the shift position to P.
(P.180)
Check that the shift position indica-
tor shows P and the parking brake
indicator is illuminated.
4
Press the power switch to
stop the fuel cell system.
5
Slowly release the brake
pedal.
6
Lock the door, making sure
that you have the electronic
key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels
as needed.
Starting off on a steep
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uphill
1
Firmly depress the brake
pedal and shift the shift posi-
tion to D.
The hill-start assist control will be
activated.
2
Set the parking brake.
(P.184)
3
Release the brake pedal and
gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the
vehicle.
4
Release the parking brake.
(P.184)
Sudden start restraint
control (Drive-Start Con-
trol [DSC])
When the following unusual