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4-4. Refueling
■When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the insi de switch
Using  the  lever  to  open  the  fuel  filler  door  may  not  allow  for  an  adequate
reduction  in  fuel  tank  pressure  before  refueling. To  prevent  fuel  from  spilling
out, turn the cap slowly when removing it. 
During refueling, fuel may spill out from the filler opening du e to air being dis-
charged  from  inside  the  fuel  tank.  Therefore,  fill  the  fuel  tan k  carefully  and
slowly. Open  the  back  door  and  remove  the
cover underneath the luggage compart-
ment light.
Pull  the  lever  backward  and  check  that
the fuel lid opens.
NOTICE
■
When refueling
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When  refueling  your  vehicle,  make  sure
that the fuel filler door lock is not pushed
by  the  fuel  nozzle  boot,  etc.,  as  this  may
cause a valve to close, possibly resulting
in a fuel spill.
If  the  fuel  filler  door  lock  has  been
pushed,  operate  the  fuel  filler  door
opener  switch  in  the  vehicle  before  con-
tinuing to refuel. 
     
        
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4-6. Driving tips
◆When braking
Make  sure  to  operate  the  brakes  gently  and  in  a  timely  manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy  can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.
◆Delays
Repeated  acceleration  and  deceleration,  as  well  as  long  waits  a t
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  avoiding  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. 
     
        
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5016-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■When using a high pressure car wash
● When washing the vehicle, do not let water of the high pressure  washer hit
directly or the vicinity of the camera. Due to the shock from t he high pres-
sure water, it is possible the device may not operate as normal .
● 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.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
● Keep  the  cleaning  nozzle  at  least  11.9  in.  (30  cm)  away  from  th e  vehicle
body.  Otherwise  resin  section,  such  as  moldings  and  bumpers,  ma y  be
deformed  and  damaged. Also,  do  not  continuously  hold  the  nozzle  in the
same place.
● Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. 
If  water  enters  the  air  conditioning  system  intake  located  near the lower
part  of  the  windshield,  the  air  conditioning  system  may  not  ope rate  cor-
rectly.
● Do  not  wash  the  underside  of  the  vehicle  using  a  high  pressure  car
washer.
■ When raising the windshield wiper arms
Make  sure  to  hold  the  hook  parts  of  the
wiper arms to raise them.
Do  not  hold  only  the  wiper  blades  when
raising them, or it may cause deformation
of the wiper blades.
Hook parts