5-2 . Driving procedures
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When the “ S PEDAL DRIVE ” switch is pressed , the regenerative braking force , when the accelerator pedal is released , becomes stronger than usual .
■ When “ S PEDAL DRIVE ” cannot be used
In the following cases , the system does not operate .
● When “ X-MODE ” is activated
●When the brake system or EV system is malfunctioning
● When regenerative braking is limited
Regenerative braking may be restricted in the following situations :
When the temperature of the electric motor or power control unit is extremely high
■ Regenerative Braking
●The vehicle cannot be stopped by just releasing the accelerator
pedal . Step on the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped .
●If the power switch is turned off and then the EV system is
restarted , the “ S PEDAL DRIVE ” will be turned off .
●When driving at high speeds , the feeling of deceleration due to regenerative braking is smaller
than in a normal car .
●The maximum deceleration varies depending on the vehicle speed .
●The regenerative braking force may change depending on the battery condition .
The regenerative braking force may become weak when the traction battery is fully charged or when the temperature of the traction battery is low . The limit can be checked by the size of the charging area or the regeneration limit display in the power meter . ( �P . 153 )
If it seems there is slight feeling of deceleration due to the regenerative braking , step on the brakes to slow down or stop .
● “ S PEDAL DRIVE ” cannot be used when the following message is displayed on the multi-information display . When decelerating , firmly step on the brake to decelerate .
• “ S PEDAL DRIVE Unavailable XMODE Activated ”
• “ S PEDAL DRIVE Temporarily
Unavailable Press Brake to Decelerate ”
• “ S PEDAL DRIVE Temporarily
Unavailable See Owner ’ s Manual ”
■ Stop lights turning ON
When the regenerative braking
force exceeds a certain level , the stop lights turns on .
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Driving