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8-1. Essential information
more, or 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 danger-
ous to remain in the vehicle,
if it is anticipated that the
vehicle will be flooded or
set adrift. Remain calm and
follow the following.
5 Stop the vehicle in a safe
place by the road.
IIf emergency stopped
The functions of the air conditioning,
etc. may be partially limited in order
to reduce the power consumption of
the 12-volt battery.
If the door can be opened,
open the door and exit the
vehicle.
WARNING
IIf the EV system has to be
turned off while driving
If the door cannot be opened,
open the window using the
power window switch and
ensure an escape route.
Turning the EV system off while
driving will not cause a loss of
steering or braking control. How-
ever, power assist for the steering
wheel may be lost making it diffi-
cult to steer smoothly before stop-
ping the vehicle depending on the
remaining charge in the 12-volt
battery or usage conditions.
If the window can be opened,
exit the vehicle through the
window.
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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 vehi-
cle and then open the door
after waiting for the rising
water to enter the vehicle, and
exit the vehicle.
Decelerate as much as possible
before turning off the EV system.
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