4025-6. Driving tips
cautions to ensure your driving
enjoyment and to help prevent the
closure of areas to off-road vehi-
cles:
Drive your vehicle only in areas
where off-road vehicles are per-
mitted to travel.
Respect private property. Get
owner’s permission before enter-
ing private property.
Do not enter areas that are
closed. Honor gates, barriers
and signs that restrict travel.
Stay on established roads. When
conditions are wet, driving tech-
niques should be changed or
travel delayed to prevent dam-
age to roads.
WARNING
QOff-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precau- tions to minimize the risk of death, serious injury or damage to your vehi-
cle:
ODrive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by
driving in dangerous places.
ODo not grip the steering wheel
spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands
and especially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
OAlways check your brakes for effec-tiveness immediately after driving in sand, mud, water or snow.
OAfter driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there is no grass, bush, paper,
rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the
underbody. If the vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody, a break-
down or fire could occur.
OWhen driving off-road or in rugged
terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause
loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
NOTICE
QTo prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the hybrid battery (traction battery),
hybrid system or other components does not occur.
OWater entering the engine compart-
ment may cause severe damage to the hybrid system.
OWater entering the hybrid transmis-sion will cause deterioration in transmission quality. The malfunc-
tion indicator may come on, and the vehicle may not be drivable.
OWater can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature failure, and may
also enter the hybrid transaxle case, reducing the gear oil’s lubri-cating qualities.
591Alphabetical Index
Electronic sunshade .................... 250
Jam protection function .............. 251
Operation ................................... 250
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........ 508
If a warning light turns on ........... 508
If a warning message is displayed
................................................. 518
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
................................................. 546
If the electronic key does not operate
properly.................................... 544
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened..................................... 543
If the hybrid system will not start 541
If the vehicle is submerged or water
on the road is rising ................. 501
If you have a flat tire........... 522, 533
If you lose your keys .................. 543
If you think something is wrong.. 506
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 555
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 500
If your vehicle needs to be towed
................................................. 503
If your vehicle overheats ............ 551
Emergency brake signal .............. 392
Emergency flashers ..................... 500
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
..................................................... 522
Energy monitor ............................. 193
Engine
Compartment ............................. 455
Exhaust gas precautions.............. 47
Hood .......................................... 452
How to start the hybrid system... 273
Identification number.................. 559
If the hybrid system will not start 541
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 500
Overheating ............................... 551Power switch .............................. 273
Engine coolant
Capacity ..................................... 562
Checking .................................... 457
High coolant temperature warning
light .......................................... 509
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 398
Warning light .............................. 509
Engine coolant temperature gauge
..................................................... 172
Engine oil
Capacity ..................................... 561
Checking .................................... 455
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 398
Warning light .............................. 509
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Function ..................................... 392
Warning light .............................. 510
EV/HV mode selection switch........ 86
EV driving range ........................... 102
EV mode ..........................................85
Exhaust gas precautions ............... 47
Extended Headlight Lighting system
..................................................... 289
F
Flat tire ................................... 522, 533
Tire pressure warning system .... 465
Floor mats ....................................... 32
Fluid
Brake .......................................... 564
Hybrid transmission.................... 563
Rear differential .......................... 564
Washer ....................................... 459
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................491
Switch......................................... 293
Footwell lights............................... 419
Front fog lights
