234 5-2 . Driving procedures
WARNING
■ Stopping the EV system in an emergency
●If you want to stop the EV system in an emergency while driving the vehicle , press and hold the power switch for more than
2 seconds , or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession . ( �P . 509 )
However , do not touch the power switch while driving
except in an emergency . Turning the EV system off while driving will not cause a loss of
steering or braking control . However , power assist for the steering wheel may be lost making it difficult to steer smoothly before stopping the vehicle depending on the remaining charge in the 12-volt battery or usage conditions . In this situation , you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so .
●If the power switch is operated while the vehicle is running , a
warning message will be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer sounds .
●When restarting the EV system
after an emergency shutdown , press the power switch shortly and firmly .
■ When parking Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide ( CO ), which is colorless and odorless . Observe the following precautions .
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident caused by light-headedness , or
may lead to death or a serious health hazard .
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area , such as a garage , stop the EV
system .
●Do not leave the vehicle with the EV system operating for a long time . If such a situation
cannot be avoided , park the vehicle in an open space and ensure that exhaust fumes do
not enter the vehicle interior .
●Do not leave the EV system operating in an area with snow build-up , or where it is snowing .
If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the EV system is operating , exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle .
Changing power switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with the brake pedal released . ( The mode changes each time the switch is pressed .)