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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
EV-Drive Mode cannot be
switched to. A buzzer also sounds. Use the EV-Drive
Mode when it
becomes available.
The EV-Drive Mode has been
automatically cancelled. A buzzer also sounds. Drive normally for a
short time.
■ After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( P. 428)
■ Approach warning message
In the following instances, there is the possibility that the approach warning
will not activate even when the vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases.
● When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same
speed or the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle.
● When the vehicle ahead is traveling at very low speed.
● Immediately after cruise control speed is set.
● At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed.
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InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
(Flashing)The elec-
tronic key
does not
operate
properly.
P. 542
Power
was
turned off
due to
the auto-
matic
power off
function.Next time when
starting the
hybrid system,
increase the
engine speed
slightly and
maintain that
level for approxi-
mately 5 min-
utes to recharge
the battery.
■ Changing the engine oil
Make sure to reset oil change system.
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NOTICE
■
While the engine oil level warning is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.
■ Engine oil maintenance message
The warning message is based on the projected driving range after engine
oil maintenance message is reset.
The system does not monitor the purity of the engine oil.
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When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
warned. Also, if you replace the compac t spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains on.
■ If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with t he tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 442)
■Jack point guide
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
The jack point guides are located under
the rocker panel. They indicate the jack
point positions.