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What to do in an emergency
If you Have a Flat Tire While
Driving
If a tire goes flat while you are driving:
• Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and let the vehicle slow down
while driving straight ahead. Do not
apply the brakes immediately to
slow down the vehicle, but use the
paddle shifter (left side lever) to
increase regenerative braking con-
trol. Do not attempt to pull off the
road suddenly as this may cause
loss of vehicle control. When the
vehicle has slowed to such a speed
that it is safe to do so, brake care-
fully and pull off the road. Drive off
the road as far as possible and park
on firm, level ground. If you are on
a divided highway, do not park in
the median area between the two
traffic lanes.
• When the vehicle is stopped, press
the hazard warning flasher button,
shift to P(Park), apply the parking
brake, and place the POWER but-
ton in the OFF position.
• Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.
• Follow the instructions provided
later in this chapter.
Confirm the EV Battery SOC
Level
• Confirm that the vehicle is in
P(Park). The vehicle can only be
started when the gear is in
P(Park).
• Confirm the State of Charge (SOC)
% Level on the charge gauge or in
the head unit display
• Inspect the 12V auxiliary battery
connections in the EV motor com-
partment to make sure they are
clean and tight
• Turn on the headlamps. If the
headlamps are not illuminating
properly, the 12V auxiliary battery
voltage may be low
Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. This could cause damage to
your vehicle. See instructions for
"Jump Starting" provided in this
chapter.
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