08
IF THE VEHICLE WILL NOT
START
If you have a flat tyre whilst
driving
If a tyre goes flat whilst you are driving:
Confirm the EV battery is not low
on the charge gauge
śꢀ Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and let the vehicle slow down
whilst driving straight ahead. Do
not apply the brakes immediately or
attempt to pull off the road as this
may cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident. When the
vehicle has slowed to such a speed
that it is safe to do so, brake carefully
and pull off the road. Drive off the
road as far as possible and park on
firm, level ground. If you are on a
divided highway, do not park in the
median area between the two traffic
lanes.
śꢀ Be sure the gear is in P (Park). The
vehicle starts only when the gear is in
P (Park).
śꢀ Check the 12-volt battery connections
to be sure they are clean and tight.
śꢀ Turn on the interior light. If the light
dims or goes out when you operate
the starter, the 12V battery is drained.
Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it.
This could cause damage to your vehicle.
śꢀ When the vehicle is stopped, press the
hazard warning flasher button, shift
the gear to P (Park), apply the parking
brake, and press the Start/Stop button
to the OFF position.
śꢀ Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on the
side of the vehicle that is away from
traffic.
śꢀ When changing a flat tyre, follow
the instructions provided later in this
chapter.
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