2704-7. Driving tips
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◆Delays
Repeated  acceleration  and  deceleration,  as  well  as  long  waits  at
traffic  lights,  will  lead  to  bad  fuel  economy.  Check  traffic  re ports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When drivi ng
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the v ehicle to
move  forward  slightly  while  avoid ing  overuse  of  the  accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control  excessive gasoline consumption.
◆Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before st op-
ping  at  a  toll  booth  or  similar,  allow  plenty  of  time  to  releas e  the
accelerator  and  gently  apply  the  brakes. A  greater  amount  of  el ec-
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
◆Air conditioning
Use  the  air  conditioning  only  when  necessary.  Doing  so  can  help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tempe rature is high, use the recircu-
lated  air  mode.  Doing  so  will  help  to  reduce  the  burden  on  the  air
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasolin e engine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will cons ume fuel.
Also, fuel consumption  can be improved by avoiding overuse of t he
heater.
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make  sure  to  check  the  tire  inflation  pressure  frequently.  Impr oper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on
dry  roads can lead to poor  fuel economy. Use tires that are  app ro-
priate for the season.
◆Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead  to poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing  a large roof rack will also cause
poor fuel economy. 
4007-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a h ard brush. 
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights. 
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
● When  washing  the  vehicle,  do  not  spray  the  camera  or  its  surrou nding
area  directly  with  a  high  pressure  washer.  Shock  applied  from  high  pres-
sure water may cause the device to not operate normally.
● Do  not  bring  the  nozzle  tip  close  to  boots  (rubber  or  resin  man ufactured
cover),  connectors  or  the  following  parts.  The  parts  may  be  dam aged  if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
■ Roof molding (if equipped)
Do not hold or pull a roof molding when climbing onto the vehicle or shaking
the  vehicle  as  the  roof  molding  may  become  disengaged  and  water  may
leak into the vehicle.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts • Suspension parts
• Brake parts