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2574-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick road.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
● Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-start assist control
may not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.
■ When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■ When the TRAC/VSC system is turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As this is the system to help ensure vehicle stability and driving force,
do not turn the TRAC/VSC system off unless necessary.
4758-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift position to N and release the parking brake.
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is instal led in luggage compartment. ( P. 507)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet,
cables or chains may become dam aged, broken debris may hit people and
cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the power switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the
parking lock.
■ Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
●The towing eyelets are only for the vehicle equipped with them. Do not use
the towing eyelets for another vehicle, and do not use the towing eyelets
for this vehicle on another vehicle.
● Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
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Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause a fire to occur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.
588Alphabetical index
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Bluetooth® audio ..................... 317
Bluetooth® phone .................... 319
Deleting the call history......... 339
Making a call ......................... 322
Managing the contacts.......... 335
Message function.................. 329
Phone settings ...................... 334
Receiving a call..................... 325
Speaking on the phone ......... 326
Bottle holders .......................... 373
Brake Fluid ...................................... 542
Parking brake........................ 181
Regenerative braking.............. 76
Warning light ......................... 478
Brake assist ............................. 252
Brake Override System ........... 151
Break-in tips ............................. 151
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........................... 92
Card holder .............................. 375
Care Aluminum wheels.................. 395
Exterior ................................. 394
Interior................................... 398
Panoramic roof ..................... 397
Radar sensor ........................ 201
Seat belts .............................. 399
Cargo capacity ......................... 165
Cargo hooks............................. 376
CD player .................................. 289
Chains....................................... 263 Child restraint system............... 59
Booster seats definition .......... 60
Booster seat installation ......... 69
Convertible seat definition ...... 60
Convertible seat installation.... 67
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 53
Infant seat definition ............... 60
Infant seat installation ............. 66
Installing CRS with LATCH system .................................. 64
Installing CRS with seat belt ....................................... 66
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 70
LATCH system ....................... 63
Child safety ................................ 58
12-volt battery precautions......................... 429
Airbag precautions.................. 44
Back door precautions .......... 121
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 36
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Power window lock switch .... 146
Power window precautions......................... 148
Rear door child-protectors .... 117
Removed key battery precautions......................... 450
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 40
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 367
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