When Stopping the EV System
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Shift the selector lever to the P position.
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Press the power switch. The READY indication is not displayed in the instrument cluster and the EV system stops, and then the power switch is switched OFF.
Other than for an emergency situation, do not attempt to stop the EV system while driving the vehicle:
If the EV system is stopped while driving the vehicle, loss of brake power and power steering functions could occur, making it difficult to control the vehicle which could result in an accident.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the power switch is switched OFF (READY indication is not displayed).
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Key battery
If the system detects that the key's remaining battery power is low when the power switch is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the instrument cluster or the KEY warning indication is displayed on the multi-information display.
Refer to Starting the EV System When the Key Battery is Dead (Search).
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Selector lever position
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Because the AUTO P (parking lock) function operates, the power switch can be switched OFF even with the selector lever in a position other than P, however, for reasons of safety, shift the selector lever to the P position and then switch the power switch OFF.
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If you switch the power switch OFF with the selector lever in a position other than P, a warning sound and a display indication notify you that the selector lever position and the shift position do not match.
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Power switch position
If you leave or try to leave the vehicle without switching the power switch OFF, the KEY warning light (red) flashing, a display indication, and a warning sound notify you that the power switch is not switched OFF.
