5-1 . Before driving
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●During normal driving , do not turn off the EV system . Turning the EV system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or
braking control , however , power assist to the steering will be lost . This will make it more difficult to
steer smoothly , so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so .
In the event of an emergency , such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way : �P . 509
●Use regenerative braking to maintain a safe speed when
driving down a steep hill . Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness . ( �P . 241 )
● If “ Regenerative braking limited . Press brake to decelerate .” appears on the multi-information display , firmly depress the brake pedal to decelerate the vehicle . ( �P . 525 )
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel , the seat , or the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving . Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control .
● Always check that all passengers ’ arms , heads or other parts of their body are not outside the vehicle .
●Do not drive the vehicle offroad . This is not a Symmetrical AWD vehicle designed for off-road driving . Proceed with all due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road .
●Do not drive across a river or through other bodies of water . This may cause electric / electronic components to short circuit , damage the EV system or cause other serious damage to the vehicle .
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit . Even if the legal
speed limit permits it , do not drive over 85 mph ( 140 km / h ) unless your vehicle has highspeed capability tires . Driving over 85 mph ( 140 km / h ) may result in tire failure , loss of control and possible injury . Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your
vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds .
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking , acceleration
and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to control the vehicle .
● Sudden acceleration or regenerative braking due to shift changing could cause the vehicle to skid , resulting in an accident .
●After driving through a puddle , lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes
are functioning properly . Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from functioning properly . If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly , steering control may be affected .
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