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How to Towing (
only in emergency
)
1)
Hook a towrope to the tow hook of the vehicle body.
2) Start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
If the Plug-in Hybrid EV System cannot be started, put the operation mode of the power switch in "ON".
3) Move the select position in "N" (Neutral) position.
4) Press down the Electric parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal.
The indicator in the combination meter will turn off.
5) Turn on the hazard warning lamps to if required by law. (Follow the local driving laws and regulations.)
6) During towing make sure that close contact is maintained between the drivers of both vehicles, and that
the vehicles travel at low speed.
WARNING;
If the vehicle is towed with the operation mode in "ON" without starting the Plugin Hybrid EV System, the auxiliary
battery may be fully discharged during towing. In this case, the brake performance becomes very poor and the
steering wheel becomes very heavy.
CAUTION;
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For vehicle equipped with the Adaptive Cruise Control system (ACC) and Forward Collision Mitigation system
(FCM), stop these systems to prevent an unexpected accident or unexpected operation during towing.
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When the vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle with all the wheels on the ground, make sure that the towing
speed and distance given below are never exceeded, avoiding damage to the transaxle.
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Towing speed: 30 km/h (19 mph)
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Towing distance: 30 km (19 miles)
To turn off FCM
You can switch the system from ON to OFF if you hold the “FCM ON/OFF” switch pressed when the operation
mode is set to “ON”.
When you turn off the system, the following massage appears on the screen and the indicator comes on.
To turn off ACC
Press the “ACC ON/OFF switch” when ACC is in the ‘ON state’ to turn off ACC.
FCM ON/OFF switch
ACC ON/OFF switch
Electric parking brake switch
Front Towing hooks
