Control When Driving In Each Mode - Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2022 Owner's Manual

! Normal Mode
The system switches automatically be-
tween being powered by only the electric
motor and powered by both the electric
motor and engine according to the driving
conditions and changes in the charge level
of the high voltage battery.
When in EV driving, the EV (Electric
Vehicle) mode lamp illuminates on the
combination meter (color LCD). Refer to
"EV (Electric Vehicle) mode lamp" FP198.
NOTE
. When the charge level of the high
voltage battery is high, EV driving is
used. However the engine may start
automatically at times of high load or
when driving at high speed.
. When the charge level of the high
voltage battery is low, both the engine
and electric motor are used for driving.
However if the charge level recovers as
a result of regenerative braking or other
charging, EV driving can be used again.
! Hybrid Battery Save Mode
When in Hybrid Battery Save Mode, the
vehicle drives in a way that maintains the
charge level of the high voltage battery.
When in the mode, the Hybrid Battery
Save Mode indicator illuminates on the
combination meter (color LCD).
For information about how to change to
Hybrid Battery Charge Mode, refer to
"Hybrid system operation mode selection
switch" FP35.
! Hybrid Battery Charge Mode
WARNING
Observe the following precautions
when using the Hybrid Battery
Charge Mode while parking.
Failure to do so may lead to death or
serious health hazard, as the gaso-
line engine operates when in the
Hybrid Battery Charge Mode.
. Do not stop the vehicle near
flammable materials.
. Do not use the Hybrid Battery
Charge Mode in a closed area
where ventilation is insufficient,
such as in a garage or an area
with snow buildup.
Electricity generated in the gasoline en-
gine can be charged in the high voltage
battery by switching to the Hybrid Battery
Charge Mode.
When in the mode, the Hybrid Battery
Charge Mode indicator illuminates.
For information about how to change to
Hybrid Battery Charge Mode, refer to
Hybrid system features
"Hybrid system operation mode selection
switch" FP35.
NOTE
. The system may not be able to
switch to the Hybrid Battery Charge
Mode due to the state of the hybrid
system. Refer to "Switching to the
Hybrid Battery Charge Mode" FP35.
. Charging time differs depending on
the driving state of the vehicle when
driving in Hybrid Battery Charge Mode.
. When in the Hybrid Battery Charge
Mode, the gasoline engine runs to
charge the battery and fuel consump-
tion becomes higher compared with
driving in Normal Mode.
& Control when driving in each
mode
! Driving using only the electric motor
In Normal Mode, EV driving is possible.
However, depending on the situation, EV
driving may be canceled and both the
gasoline engine and the electric motor
may be used. Also, if a little electricity is
remaining in the high voltage battery,
Driving using both the electric motor and
engine is automatically selected. In order
to drive only on the electric motor power for
a long time, observe the following.
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