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Acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS)
Features and controls 5-23
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For short waiting periods, such as at traffic
signals the vehicle can be left in selector lever
position and held stationary with the service
brake.
For longer waiting periods with the electric
motor unit running, place the selector lever in
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and apply the
parking brake, while holding the vehicle sta-
tionary with the service brake.
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,
and then move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unat-
tended, always switch off the electric motor
unit and carry the key.
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While driving at low speeds, such as in park-
ing lots, the acoustic vehicle alerting system
(AVAS) alerts people who may not hear your
vehicle approaching.
The system sounds when the vehicle speed is
approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or less.
The acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS)
will operate under the following conditions:

When the vehicle speed is approximately
2 mph (3 km/h) or less and the brake
pedal is not depressed.
WARNING
 While driving on a slippery road, do not
use the “B” position. Abruptly releasing
the accelerator pedal can apply strong
regenerative braking causing the vehicle
to skid which could result in an accident.
NOTE

When the main drive lithium-ion battery
level is full or nearly full, or the main drive
lithium-ion battery temperature is too high or
too low, the regenerative braking force may
be reduced and stronger effort may be
required to operate the brakes.
Operation of the transmission
CAUTION
 Before selecting a position with the electric
motor unit running and the vehicle station-
ary, fully depress the brake pedal to prevent
the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the
transmission is engaged, the brakes should
only be released when you are ready to drive
away.
 Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at
all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
 Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
Waiting
CAUTION
 Never hold the vehicle stationary on a hill
with the accelerator. Always apply the park-
ing brake and/or service brake.
Parking
CAUTION
NOTE
 On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when next you drive
the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the
“P” (PARK) position.
Acoustic vehicle alerting
system (AVAS)
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