2018 TOYOTA MIRAI ESP

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OVERVIEW
HYDROGEN FUEL CELL SYSTEM
& SAFETY FEATURES
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
HYDROGEN FUEL CELL
SYSTEM & SAFETY FEATURES
Fuel cell vehicles efficiently use electricity, which is generated by a \
chemical
reaction between hydrogen and oxygen in a fuel cell stack. Excess electr\
icity is
stored in a traction battery that is used to power high voltage systems \
and assist on
initial acceleration.
The fuel is H
2 (compressed hydrogen gas), so the exhaust, when running, is
only water and water vapor. As they do not emit CO
2 (Carbon Dioxide) and NOx
(Nitrogen Oxides) at the tailpipe, fuel cell vehicles are considered z\
ero emission
vehicles.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hydrogen Fuel Cell
System are shown on the Multi-Information Display.
Fill with fuel at hydrogen stations compliant with SAE J2601.
If you have questions about hydrogen station compliance, consult your Au\
thorized
Mirai Fuel Cell Toyota Dealer.
Observe the notices and cautions shown at the hydrogen station.
The filling time and amount may differ depending on the equipment of the\
hydrogen
station. It may make the possible driving distance shorter. - Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’\
s Manual.
- Drive vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration.
- Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on \
the highway.
- When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking ene\
rgy.
- Minimize use of the air conditioning.
When you arrive at the station, prepare for fueling:
1) Ensure vehicle is OFF and in Park with parking brake set.
2) Press the fuel door release button and refer to instructions in ‘\
Fuel door release button and cap section’ to prepare the vehicle to accept hydrogen fue\
l.
Note: Fuel door will not release the lock if power switch is ON or if READY
indicator is on. The fuel door will automatically re-lock if you don’t open within
30 seconds.
3) Now you are ready to refuel. Outside the vehicle at the pump, use th\
e station’s best practice guidelines and instructions on how to refuel using their n\
ozzle.
For assistance, call Customer Support toll free at 1-800-331-4331.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
TIPS FOR IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
BEFORE FUELING

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FEATURES & OPERATIONSAutomatic transmission
* The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “Br”\
when strong
regenerative braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a s\
top, etc.).
Park
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake*
Use when a higher level of response is desired, such as when driving in \
mountainous regions or overtaking.
Push
Push
ECO Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve fr\
equent
accelerating and braking.
ECO MODE
POWER MODE

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FEATURES & OPERATIONSPre-Collision System (PCS)
When a high possibility of a frontal collision is detected by the radar \
sensor, a
buzzer sounds and a message urging the driver to take evasive action app\
ears on
the multi-information display. If the driver then applies brakes, the s\
ystem applies
greater brake force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is depre\
ssed. If
the system determines that a collision is unavoidable, the brakes are au\
tomatically
applied to reduce the collision speed. The system is enabled each time t\
he power
switch is turned to ON mode.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before at\
tempting to
use it.
Each time the Pre-Collision System switch is pressed, the response to th\
e distance
changes as follows:
Press the PCS switch for 3 seconds or more.
Far
Near
Middle
(default setting)
CHANGING THE PRE-COLLISION WARNING TIMING
DISABLING THE PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM

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Star Safety System™
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Your vehicle comes standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which combines
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake-force
Distribution (EBD), Smart Stop Technology (SST), Traction Control (\
TRAC) and
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and important information on limitations
to these systems.
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control provides cooperative control of the A\
BS, TRAC,
VSC and EPS.
Enhanced VSC helps to maintain directional stability when loss of tracti\
on occurs
during a turn.
ENHANCED VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC)
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wh\
eel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing release\
s brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the tr\
action that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional c\
ontrol.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD\
) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehi\
cle to tilt
forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to \
sudden
stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness\
of all four
wheels.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and \
then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there\
’s only a split
second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more qui\
ckly than
just the driver alone can.
BRAKE ASSIST (BA)
SMART STOP TECHNOLOGY (SST)
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accele\
rator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are a\
pplied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles\
per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the acceler\
ator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without\
rolling
backward.