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2-1. Driving procedures

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For efficient use

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Put the shift lever into “D” when driving.

In the “N” position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gen-

erated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will be discharged, requiring

unnecessary engine power to recharge.

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Drive your vehicle smoothly.

Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and decel-

eration will make more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) with-

out having to use gasoline engine power.

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Avoid repeated acceleration.

Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power,

resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with

the accelerator pedal slightly released.

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Put the shift lever into “P” when parking.

In the “N” position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.

Leaving the shift lever in the “N” position for an extended period of time may

discharge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is dis-

charged.