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193 4-1. Before driving 4 Dr g WARNING Observe the following precautions. ■ When starting the vehicle ■ When driving the vehicle ● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel- • Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident. • When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly. • Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera- • Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result- ● The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is ● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. ● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid ● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving ● Do not adjust the display, the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or ● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body |