2.11.1. How to use the EV mode

When the READY to drive indicator light illuminates, EV mode is turned on every time the EV mode switch is pushed.

When the outside temperature is low, the engine may start. However, when the EV mode is turned on before the engine starts, the vehicle can be driven by only the Li-ion battery due to reduction of the engine starting.

If the system malfunction occurs, EV mode is automatically turned off.

If the accelerator pedal is depressed when the shift position is in the P (Park) position, the engine starts and EV mode is turned off.

If the Li-ion battery is fully charged by the regenerative braking on a long downhill road, EV mode is turned off to protect the Li-ion battery.

When the accelerator pedal is depressed to the floor on an uphill road or by abrupt acceleration, the engine starts and EV mode is turned off.

If the bonnet is opened when the READY to drive indicator light illuminates, the engine starts automatically and EV mode is turned off.

When the front defogger switch is turned on, the engine starts due to a warm-up operation, and EV mode cannot be used or it is turned off.

If the system judges that the forced charging is necessary, EV mode is turned off and the engine starts.

If the system judges that the warm-up operation is necessary, EV mode is turned off and the engine starts.

When the outside temperature is low, EV mode may not be used.

When the Li-ion battery charge is low, EV mode may not be used or is turned off.