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7-1. Essential information

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seconds or more, or press it briefly 
3 times or more in succession.

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Stop the vehicle in a safe place by 
the road.

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If the door can be opened, open the 
door and exit the vehicle.

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If the door cannot be opened, open 
the window using the power window 
switch and ensure an escape route.

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If the window can be opened, exit 
the vehicle through the window.

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If the door and window cannot be 
opened due to the rising water, 
remain calm, wait until the water 
level inside the vehicle rises to the 
point that the water pressure inside 
of the vehicle equals the water pres-
sure outside of the vehicle and then 
open the door after waiting for the 
rising water to enter the vehicle, and 
exit the vehicle. When the outside 
water level exceeds half the height 
of the door, the door cannot be 
opened from the inside due to water 
pressure.

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Water level exceeds the floor

When the water level exceeds the floor and 

time has passed, the electrical equipment 

will get damaged, the power windows will 

WARNING

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If the engine has to be turned off while 

driving

Power assist for the brakes and steering 

wheel will be lost, making the brake 

pedal harder to depress and the steering 

wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as 

much as possible before turning off the 

engine.

If the vehicle is submerged 
or water on the road is rising

This vehicle is not designed to be 
able to drive on roads that are 
deeply flooded with water. Do not 
drive on roads where the roads may 
be submerged or the water may be 
rising. It is dangerous to remain in 
the vehicle, if it anticipated that the 
vehicle will be flooded or set a drift. 
Remain calm and follow the follow-
ing.