Before driving

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Immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the hybrid system from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-board computer. Never leave the key ...

Hill-start assist control
Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on an incline or slippery slope. To engage hill-start assist control, further depress the brake peda ...

Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving. Driving With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. Release the parking brake. Gradually release the brake peda ...