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first drive features
Assist Charge Gauge
this meter displays the condition of the electric motor.
when the needle is between the center and PWR
01 ,
this indicates that the electric motor is providing
power to the drive wheels and the Li-ion battery is
discharging.
when the needle is between the center and CHG
02 ,
this indicates that the electric motor is generating
power to recharge the Li-ion battery.
For more information, refer to the “Hybrid System Overview” section and the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
Starting/Stopping the Hybrid System
depress the brake pedal.
press the ignition switch S tAR t/S tOP button to start
the hybrid system.
the ready to drive indicator light
01 will illuminate
in the meter and you may begin driving the vehicle.
nOte: It is important to make sure the InFInItI Intelligent
key
™ is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
TURNING THE HYBRID SYSTEM OFF
Move the shift lever to the P (PARk) position and
apply the parking brake.
press the ignition switch S tAR t/S tOP button to
turn the hybrid system off.
eMeRGency enGIne SHut OFF
t o shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving, perform one of the following procedures:
Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3 consecutive times, or
push and hold the push-button ignition switch for more than 2 seconds.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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