MY Owners Manual

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
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When the battery save switch is turned on
while driving in the battery charge mode, the
mode changes to the battery save mode.
If the battery charge switch is pressed, the
mode is returned to the battery charge mode.
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The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
(AVAS) is device that uses sound to alert
pedestrians of the presence of the vehicle.
The system operates when the vehicle speed
is about 35 km/h or less and the engine is not
running.
The sound starts when the AVAS is operated
with the following conditions.
 When the vehicle speed is about 3 km/h or
less with engine not running and the brake
pedal is not depressed.
 Since the engine will start also in the vehi-
cle stops if the battery charge switch is
pressed, do not use it for the around of the
garage or the vehicle in the situation such
as snow lay etc. while stopping and park-
ing.
Doing so, the exhaust gas enters into the
vehicle and there is a possibility of becom-
ing carbon monoxide poisoning.
Be sure to use at the well-ventilated place.
 Do not use the battery charge switch near
flammable which a dried grass or a paper
etc..
There is a possibility of becoming a fire
because the exhaust pipe is high tempera-
ture.
CAUTION
 I left something so as to close the front of the
vehicle, do not operate the battery charger
switch.
NOTE
 Use the battery charge switch before the
uphill climb.
 Even if the battery charge switch is pressed,
the battery charge mode may not be activated
depending on the remaining drive battery
capacity or the remaining fuel quantity and
the control.
WARNING
 It is recommended to use the battery charg-
ing switch before at least 20 minutes, if you
climb to continue the speed of more than
100km/h or the long slope (gradient of more
than 4 %) is expected. (According to a tow-
ing weight, it may not be able to continue the
speed.)
 When using the battery charge switch a long
time with vehicle stopping under high tem-
perature, it may not be charged.
 The charging time close to full charge of the
drive battery becomes longer depending on
the condition of the drive battery, a driving
condition or a environment.
 The engine may stop near full charge.
 If you press the battery charge switch, in
order to generate electricity using gasoline,
the fuel consumption will suffer.
We recommend you use considered environ-
ment.
 When the engine is started while parking,
there is a risk of penalties related to idling
stop ordinance.
You sho uld us e th e ba tte ry c h arg e sw i tc h
with confirming to the relevant municipality.
Also, if the engine is started, in order to con-
sume gasoline, be careful not to cause no
fuel.
NOTE
When the Battery save switch is
ON
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System (AVAS)
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