236 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 . 535 )
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 .
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 .)
“ ACCESSORY ”
“ POWER ON ” 1 OFF
The emergency flashers can be used .
2 ACC *
Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used . “ ACCESSORY ” will be displayed on the multi-information display . 3 ON
All electrical components can be used . “ POWER ON ” will be displayed on the multi-information display . * : Setting can be customized .
( �P . 604 )
■ Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACC for more than 20 minutes or ON ( the EV system is not operating ) for more than 20 minutes with the shift position in
P , the power switch will automatically turn off . However , this function cannot entirely prevent the 12-volt
battery discharge . Do not leave the vehicle with the power switch in ACC or ON for long periods of time