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If the vehicle breaks down
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If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move
it to the shoulder and use the hazard warning
flashers and/or the warning triangle etc.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on
page 6-52.
If you need to push your vehicle, put the op-
eration mode of the power switch in ON and
put the select position in “N” (NEUTRAL)
position.
WARNING
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If you are unable to safely assess the vehi-
cle due to vehicle damage, do not touch
the vehicle. Leave the vehicle and contact
emergency services. Advise emergency
responders that this is a Plug-in Hybrid
Electric vehicle.
If the ready indicator goes out
while driving
Vehicle operation and control are affected if
the ready indicator goes out while driving.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be
aware of the following:
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The brake booster may becomes inoper-
ative and the pedal effort will increase.
Press down the brake pedal harder than
usual.
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The power steering system may not op-
erate, the steering wheel feels heavy
when turning it.
Emergency starting
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If the Plug-in Hybrid EV system cannot be
started because the auxiliary battery is weak
or dead, the battery from another vehicle can
be used with jumper cables to start the Plug-
in Hybrid EV system.
WARNING
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To start the Plug-in Hybrid EV system us-
ing jumper cables from another vehicle
and perform the correct procedures ac-
cording to the instruction below. Incor-
rect procedures could result in a fire, ex-
plosion, electric shock or damage to the
vehicles.
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Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away
from the battery because the battery may
produce an explosion.
CAUTION
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The Plug-in Hybrid EV system cannot be
started by pulling or pushing the vehicle.
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Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt,
shorting can damage both vehicles.
CAUTION
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Use the proper cables suitable for the battery
size to prevent overheating of the cables.
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Check the jumper cables for damage and
corrosion before use.
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Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
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Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
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Do not attempt jump starting the auxiliary
battery while the drive battery is being
charged. Doing so could damage the charg-
ing equipment or the vehicle.
NOTE
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If the auxiliary battery is disconnected, the
operation mode of the power switch is mem-
orized. When a booster battery is connected
by jumper cables, the operation mode re-
turns to the state before the auxiliary battery
ran down.
Pay due attention if you do not know the op-
eration mode before the auxiliary battery
was fully discharged.
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If the auxiliary battery is fully discharged
with the select position in the “P” (PARK)
position, the select position cannot be
changed to other position from the “P”
(PARK) position in some cases. In such a
case, the front wheels have been locked.
Therefore, the vehicle cannot be moved.
If the vehicle breaks down
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For emergencies
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