Lexus LC Cabriolet (2021 year). Manual in english - page 9

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4-2. Driving procedures

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and
released manually.

Push the switch to set the parking
brake

The parking brake indicator light will turn
on.
Press and hold the parking brake switch if
an emergency occurs and it is necessary to
operate the parking brake while driving.

Pull the switch to release the park-
ing brake

• Operate the parking brake switch while

depressing the brake pedal.

• Using the parking brake automatic

release function, the parking brake can
be released by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. When using this function,
slowly depress the accelerator pedal.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator
light turn off.

Turning the automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, press and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display

When the automatic mode is turned
on, the parking brake operates as fol-
lows.



When the shift position is shifted
from P, the parking brake will be
released, and the parking brake
indicator light will turn off.



When the shift position is shifted to
P, the parking brake will be set, and
the parking brake indicator light will
turn on.

Operate the shift lever and P position
switch with the vehicle stopped and the
brake pedal depressed.

Parking brake

The parking brake can be set or
released automatically or manually.
In automatic mode, the parking
brake can be set or released auto-
matically according to shift lever
operation. Also, even in automatic
mode, the parking brake can be set
or released manually.

Operating instructions

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Turning the automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display

Parking brake operation

When the engine switch is not in ON, the

parking brake cannot be released using

the parking brake switch.

When the engine switch is not in ON,

automatic mode (automatic brake setting

and releasing) is not available.

Parking brake automatic release func-

tion

When the shift position is shifted from P,

the parking brake will be released in

automatic mode.

When all of the following conditions are

met in manual mode, the parking brake

can be released by depressing the accel-

erator pedal.

• The driver’s door is closed

• The driver is wearing the seat belt

• The shift position is in D, M or R

If “EPB frequently operated Wait a min-

ute” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

If the parking brake is operated repeatedly

over a short period of time, the system may

restrict operation to prevent overheating. If

this happens, refrain from operating the

parking brake. Normal operation will return

after about 1 minute.

If “EPB Activation Stopped Incom-

pletely” or “EPB unavailable” is dis-

played on the multi-information display

Operate the parking brake switch. If the

message does not disappear after operat-

ing the switch several times, the system may

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor

sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

Parking brake indicator light

Depending on the engine switch mode,

the parking brake indicator light will turn

on and stay on as described below:

ON: Comes on until the parking brake is

released.

Not in ON: Stays on for approximately 15

seconds.

When the engine switch is turned off with

the parking brake set, the parking brake

indicator light will stay on for about 15

seconds. This does not indicate a mal-

function.

When the parking brake switch mal-

functions

Automatic mode (automatic brake setting

and releasing) will be turned on automati-

cally.

Parking the vehicle

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P.184

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven

with the parking brake engaged. “EPB

applied” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display (with the vehicle reached a

speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).

If the brake system warning light comes

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P.388

Usage in winter time

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P.296

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Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator

(green) comes on. While the system is
holding the brake, the brake hold operated
indicator

(yellow) comes on.

Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on

in the following conditions:

The driver’s door is not closed.

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

“EPB Activation Stopped Incompletely”

or “EPB Malfunction Visit your dealer” is

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play.

If any of the conditions above are detected

when the brake hold system is enabled, the

WARNING

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone.

The parking brake may be released unin-

tentionally and there is the danger of the

vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift the

shift position to P, set the parking brake

and make sure that the vehicle does not

move.

When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and

check the warning messages.

When the parking brake cannot be

released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking

brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking

performance and increase brake wear.

Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-

ately if this occurs.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the
brake applied when the shift posi-
tion is in D, M or N with the system
on and the brake pedal has been
depressed to stop the vehicle. The
system releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed with
the shift position in D or M to allow
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

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system will turn off and the brake hold

standby indicator light will go off. In addi-

tion, if any of the conditions are detected

while the system is holding the brake, a

warning buzzer will sound and a message

will be shown on the multi-information dis-

play. The parking brake will then be set

automatically.

Brake hold function

If the brake pedal is left released for a

period of about 3 minutes after the sys-

tem has started holding the brake, the

parking brake will be set automatically. In

this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a

message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

To turn the system off while the system is

holding the brake, firmly depress the

brake pedal and press the button again.

The brake hold function may not hold the

vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep

incline. In this situation, it may be neces-

sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A

warning buzzer will sound and the multi-

information display will inform the driver

of this situation. If a warning message is

shown on the multi-information display,

read the message and follow the instruc-

tions.

When the parking brake is set automati-

cally while the system is holding the

brakes

Perform any of the following operations to

release the parking brake.

Depress the accelerator pedal. (The

parking brake will not be released auto-

matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

Operate the parking brake switch with

the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator
light goes off. (

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P.204)

When an inspection at any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer is nec-

essary

When the brake hold standby indicator

(green) does not illuminate even when the

brake hold switch is pressed with the brake

hold system operating conditions met, the

system may be malfunctioning. Have the

vehicle inspected at any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to

Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or

“Brake Hold Malfunction Visit Your

Dealer” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer.

Warning message and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to

indicate a system malfunction or to inform

the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-

ing message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and follow

the instructions.

If the brake hold operated indicator

flashes

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P.391

WARNING

When the vehicle is on a steep incline

When using the brake hold system on a

steep incline exercise caution. The brake

hold function may not hold the vehicle in

such a situation.

When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when

the gripping ability of the tires has been

exceeded. Do not use the system when

stopped on a slippery road.

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NOTICE

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed

for use when parking the vehicle for a

long period of time. Turning the engine

switch off while the system is holding the

brake may release the brake, which

would cause the vehicle to move. When

operating the engine switch, depress the

brake pedal, shift the shift position to P

and set the parking brake.

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Operating the

switch turns on

the lights as follows:

The front position, tail, license

plate and instrument panel lights
turn on.

The headlights and all the

lights listed above turn on.

The headlights, daytime run-

ning lights (

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P.209) and all the

lights listed above turn on and off
automatically.

AUTO mode can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

Daytime running light function

To make your vehicle more visible to other

drivers during daytime driving, the daytime

running lights turn on automatically when-

ever the engine is started and the parking

brake is released with the headlight switch
in the

position. (Illuminate brighter

than the front position lights.) Daytime run-

ning lights are not designed for use at night.

Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything

that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-

shield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-

ing the level of ambient light and may cause

the automatic headlight system to malfunc-

tion.

Automatic light off system

When the light switch is in

: The

headlights turn off automatically if the

engine switch is turned to ACC or turned

off.

When the light switch is in

: The

headlights and all the lights turn off auto-

matically if the engine switch is turned to

ACC or turned off.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine

switch to ON, or turn the light switch to

position once and then back to

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.

Turning on the headlights

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Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is

turned off or turned to ACC and the

driver’s door is opened while the lights are

turned on.

Automatic headlight leveling system

The level of the headlights is automatically

adjusted according to the number of pas-

sengers and the loading condition of the

vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not

interfere with other road users.

Battery-saving function

In order to prevent the battery of the vehi-

cle from discharging, if the light switch is in
the

position when the engine

switch is turned off the battery saving func-

tion will operate and automatically turn off

all the lights after approximately 20 min-

utes.
When the engine switch is turned to ON,

the battery-saving function will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed,

the battery-saving function is canceled

once and then reactivated. All the lights will

turn off automatically 20 minutes after the

battery-saving function has been reacti-

vated:

When the headlight switch is operated

When a door is opened or closed

Welcome light illumination control

The front position, tail lights and license

plate lights automatically turn on at night

when the doors are unlocked using the

entry function or wireless remote control if
the light switch is in the

position.

Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be

changed.

(Customizable features:



P.435)

With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high beams
once.

You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.

This system allows the headlights and
front position lights to be turned on for
30 seconds when the engine switch is
off.
Pull the lever toward you and release it
with the light switch is in

after turn-

ing the engine switch off.

Pull the lever toward you and release it

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

Turning on the high beam head-
lights

Follow me home system

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again to turn off the lights.

When any of the following conditions is
met, while the headlights (low beam)
are on, the cornering lights will addi-
tionally turn on and light up the direc-
tion of movement for the vehicle. This is
to ensure excellent visibility when
either driving at intersections or park-
ing at night.



The steering wheel is operated



The turn signal lever is operated



The shift position is in R (both left
and right side cornering lights)

Cornering light control

The lights illuminate when the vehicle

speed is approximately 30 km/h (19

mph) or less. However, the lights turn off

when the vehicle speed increases to

approximately 35 km/h (22 mph) or

more.

After the lights remain illuminated for 30

minutes, they automatically turn off.

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

Turn the headlight switch to the

position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will

Cornering lights

Automatic High Beam

The Automatic High Beam uses an
in-vehicle front camera to assess
the brightness of streetlights, the
lights of a vehicle ahead, etc., and
automatically turns the high beam
on or off as necessary.

WARNING

Limitations of the Automatic High

Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High

Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to

observe your surroundings and turning

the high beam on or off manually if nec-

essary.

To prevent incorrect operation of the

Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High
Beam system

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come on when the system is operating.

High beam automatic turning on or off

conditions

When all of the following conditions are

met, the high beam will be automatically

turned on (after approximately 1 second):

• Vehicle speed is above approximately

30 - 40 km/h (19 - 25 mph)

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with head-

lights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the road

ahead.

If any of the following conditions are met,

the high beam will be automatically

turned off:

• Vehicle speed drops below approxi-

mately 25 - 30 km/h (16 - 19 mph)

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail

lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road

ahead.

: The vehicle speed at which the high

beams are automatically turned on/off
may vary depending on the country for
which the vehicle is approved.

Front camera detection information

The high beam may not be automatically

turned off in the following situations:

• When oncoming vehicles suddenly

appear from a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by

another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead are hidden from

sight due to repeated curves, road divid-

ers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from the

faraway lane on wide road

• When vehicles ahead have no lights

The high beam may be turned off if a

vehicle ahead that is using fog lights with-

out using the headlights is detected.

House lights, street lights, traffic signals,

and illuminated billboards or signs may

cause the high beam to switch to the low

beams, or the low beams to remain on.

The following factors may affect the

amount of time taken to turn the high

beam on or off:

• The brightness of headlights, fog lights,

and tail lights of vehicles ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles

ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has opera-

tional lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled

vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradient,

curve, condition of the road surface etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of

luggage

The high beam may be turned on or off

when the driver does not expect it.

Bicycles or similar objects may not be

detected.

In the situations shown below, the system

may not be able to accurately detect sur-

rounding brightness levels. This may

cause the low beams to remain on or the

high beams to cause problems for pedes-

trians, vehicles ahead or other parties. In

these cases, manually switch between the

high and low beams.

• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sand-

storms etc.)

• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist,

ice, dirt etc.

• The windshield is cracked or damaged.

• The front camera is deformed or dirty.

• Surrounding brightness levels are equal

to those of headlights, tail lights or fog

lights.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail

lights that are either switched off, dirty,

changing color, or have improperly

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adjusted aim.

• When driving through an area of inter-

mittently changing brightness and dark-

ness.

• When frequently and repeatedly driving

ascending/descending roads, or roads

with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces

(such as stone-paved roads, gravel tracks

etc.).

• When frequently and repeatedly taking

curves or driving on a winding road.

• There is a highly reflective object ahead

of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or

dirty.

• The vehicle is listing or titling, due to a flat

tire, a trailer being towed etc.

• The driver believes that the high beam

may be causing problems or distress to

other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

• The vehicle is used in a territory in which

vehicles travel on the opposite side of the

road of the country for which the vehicle

is approved, for example using a vehicle

designed for right-hand traffic in a left-

hand traffic territory, or vice versa.

Switching to high beam

Push the lever away from you.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will
turn off and the high beam indicator will
turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to acti-
vate the Automatic High Beam system
again.

Switching to low beam

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will
turn off.
Press the switch to activate the Automatic
High Beam system again.

Temporarily switching to the low
beams

Pull the lever toward you and then
return it to its original position.

The high beams remain on while the lever
is pulled toward you, however, after the
lever is returned to its original position, the
low beams remain on for a certain amount
of time. Afterwards, the Automatic High
Beam will be activated again.

Turning the high beam on/off
manually

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Temporarily switching to the low beams

It is recommended to switch to the low

beams when the high beam may cause

problems or distress to other drivers or

pedestrians nearby.

Turns the rear fog light on

Releasing the switch ring returns it to

Operating the switch ring again turns the
rear fog light off.

Rear fog light can be used when

The headlights are turned on.
Each time the headlights are turned off, the

rear fog light is turned off.

Fog light switch

When in difficult driving conditions,
such as in rain and fog, turn on the
rear fog light to notify following
vehicles the existence of your vehi-
cle.

Turning on the rear fog light

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Operating the

lever operates

the wipers or washer as follows. When
AUTO is selected, the wipers will
operate automatically when the sen-
sor detects falling rain. The system
automatically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.

Off

Rain-sensing operation

Low speed operation

High speed operation

Temporary operation

When AUTO is selected, the sensor
sensitivity can be adjusted by turning
the switch ring.

Increases the sensitivity

Decreases the sensitivity

Windshield wipers and
washer

Operating the lever can switch
between automatic operation and
manual operation, or can use the
washer.

NOTICE

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may dam-

age the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

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Washer/wiper dual opera-

tion

Pulling the lever operates the wipers and
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
(After operating several times, the wipers
operate once more time after a short delay
to prevent dripping. However, the dripping
prevention does not operate while the
vehicle is moving.)
When the engine switch is in ON and the
headlights are on, if the lever is pulled, the
headlight cleaners will operate once. After
this, the headlight cleaners will operate
every 5th time the lever is pulled.

The windshield wiper and washer can be

operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

Raindrop sensor

The raindrop sensor judges the amount

of raindrops.

An optical sensor is adopted. It may not

operate properly when sunlight from the

rising or setting of the sun intermittently

strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are

present on the windshield.

If the wiper is turned to AUTO position

while the engine switch is in ON, the wip-

ers will operate once to show that AUTO

mode is activated.

If the temperature of the raindrop sensor

is 85°C (185°F) or higher, or -30°C (-

22°F) or lower, automatic operation may

not occur. In this case, operate the wipers

in any mode other than AUTO.

If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not

blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-

shield washer fluid reservoir.

Door opening linked windshield wiper

stop function

When AUTO is selected and the wind-

shield wipers are operating, if a door is

opened, the operation of the windshield

wipers will be stopped to prevent anyone

near the vehicle from being sprayed by

water from the wipers, provided the vehicle

is stopped. When the door is closed, wiper

operation will resume.

To protect the windshield wipers

If movement of the windshield wipers is

largely restricted by a foreign object such

as snow, the operation of the windshield

wipers may be stopped automatically to

protect the windshield wipers. In this case,

turn the windshield wiper switch off and

remove the foreign object, and then use the

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windshield wipers.

When stopping the engine in an emer-

gency while driving

If the windshield wipers are operating when

the engine is stopped, the windshield wipers

will operate in high speed operation. After

the vehicle is stopped, operation will return

to normal when the engine switch is turned

to ON, or operation will stop when the

driver’s door is opened.

Customization

The rain-sensing operation setting can be

changed.

(Customizable features:



P.435)

When the windshield wipers are not
being used, they retract to below the
hood. To enable the windshield wipers
to be lifted when parking in cold condi-
tions or when replacing a windshield
wiper insert, change the rest position of
the windshield wipers to the service
position using the wiper lever.

Raising the wipers to the service
position

Within approximately 45 seconds of
turning the engine switch off, move the
wiper lever to the

position and

hold it for approximately 2 seconds or
more.

The wipers will move to the service posi-
tion.

WARNING

Caution regarding the use of wind-

shield wipers in AUTO mode

The windshield wipers may operate

unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or

the windshield is subject to vibration in

AUTO mode. Take care that your fin-

gers or anything else do not become

caught in the windshield wipers.

Caution regarding the use of washer

fluid

When it is cold, do not use the washer

fluid until the windshield becomes warm.

The fluid may freeze on the windshield

and cause low visibility. This may lead to

an accident, resulting in death or serious

injury.

NOTICE

When there is no washer fluid spray

from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump may

be caused if the lever is pulled toward

you and held continually.

When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other

object. The nozzle will be damaged.

Changing the windshield wiper
rest position/Lifting the wind-
shield wipers

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Lifting the windshield wipers

While holding the hook portion

the wiper arm, lift the windshield wiper
from the windshield.

Lowering the windshield wipers to the

retracted position

With the windshield wipers placed on the

windshield, turn the engine switch to ON

and then move the wiper lever to an operat-

ing position. When the wiper switch is

turned off, the windshield wipers will stop at

the retracted position. Even if the wipers

deviate while the engine switch is OFF, the

wipers will return to the normal position.

NOTICE

When lifting the windshield wipers

Do not lift the windshield wipers when

they are in the retracted position

below the hood. Otherwise, they may

contact the hood, possibly resulting in

damage to a windshield wiper and/or

the hood.

Do not lift a windshield wiper by the

wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper

blade may be deformed.

Do not operate the wiper lever when

the windshield wipers are lifted. Oth-

erwise, the windshield wipers may

contact the hood, possibly resulting in

damage to the windshield wipers

and/or hood.

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

Turn the engine switch off.



When closing the soft top roof,
ensure that both side doors, side
windows and rear quarter windows
are closed.



Confirm the type of fuel.

Fuel types

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P.434

Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehi-

cle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-

modates the special nozzle on unleaded

fuel pumps.

Press the opener.

When the doors has been locked using the

entry function or wireless remote control,

Opening the fuel tank cap

Before refueling the vehicle

WARNING

When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while

refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so

may result in death or serious injury.

After exiting the vehicle and before

opening the fuel door, touch an

unpainted metal surface to discharge

any static electricity. It is important to

discharge static electricity before refu-

eling because sparks resulting from

static electricity can cause fuel vapors

to ignite while refueling.

Always hold the grips on the fuel tank

cap and turn it slowly to remove it.

A whooshing sound may be heard

when the fuel tank cap is loosened.

Wait until the sound cannot be heard

before fully removing the cap. In hot

weather, pressurized fuel may spray

out the filler neck and cause injury.

Do not allow anyone that has not dis-

charged static electricity from their

body to come close to an open fuel

tank.

Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are

harmful if inhaled.

Do not smoke while refueling the vehi-

cle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite

and cause a fire.

Do not return to the vehicle or touch

any person or object that is statically

charged.

This may cause static electricity to

build up, resulting in a possible ignition

hazard.

When refueling

Observe the following precautions to

prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel

tank:

Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the

fuel filler neck.

Stop filling the tank after the fuel noz-

zle automatically clicks off.

Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling.

Doing so may damage the vehicle, such

as causing the emission control system to

operate abnormally or damaging fuel

system components or the vehicle’s

painted surface.

Opening the fuel tank cap

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