7-1. Essential information
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press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.
If the vehicle is sub-
merged or water on the
road is rising
This vehicle is not designed to
be able to drive on roads that
are deeply flooded with water.
Do not drive on roads where
the roads may be submerged
or the water may be rising. It is
dangerous to remain in the
vehicle, if it anticipated that the
vehicle will be flooded or set a
drift. Remain calm and follow
the following.
5 Stop the vehicle in a safe place
by the road.
WARNING
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If the engine has to be turned off
while driving
If the door can be opened, open
Power assist for the brakes and steer-
ing wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and
the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible
before turning off the engine.
the door and exit the vehicle.
If the door cannot be opened,
open the window using the
power window switch and ensure
an escape route.
If the window can be opened,
exit the vehicle through the win-
dow.
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If the door and window cannot be
opened due to the rising water,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to
the point that the water pressure
inside of the vehicle equals the
water pressure outside of the
vehicle and then open the door
after waiting for the rising water
to enter the vehicle, and exit the
vehicle. When the outside water
level exceeds half the height of
the door, the door cannot be
opened from the inside due to
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