Charging; Pedestrian Alert System - Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2022 Owner's Manual

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Hybrid system features
When the high voltage battery is almost
fully charged, the Hybrid Battery Charge
Mode is automatically canceled and the
operation mode will be switched to Hybrid
Battery Save Mode.
The Hybrid Battery Charge Mode can be
canceled by pressing the Hybrid Mode
switch.
NOTE
. The maximum charge amount in the
Hybrid Battery Charge Mode is approxi-
mately 80% of the fully charged capa-
city for the charging from an external
power source.
. When the high voltage battery is
close to fully charged, it is not possible
to change to Hybrid Battery Charge
Mode even when the Hybrid Mode
switch is pressed.
. When the ignition switch is turned
off, operation mode switching is can-
celed and the system returns to Normal
Mode the next time the vehicle is
started.
. The following may occur to protect
the system.
– Hybrid Battery Charge Mode can-
not be selected or canceled.
– The gasoline engine will not start
or stop even after switching to
hybrid battery charge mode.
. If a load to the system is large, such
as when the power consumption of the
climate control system is large or when
the temperature of the engine coolant is
high, it may take longer than usual to
charge using the Hybrid Battery Charge
Mode, or charging to the high voltage
battery may not be performed.
& Charging
In order to make EV driving available,
charge the high voltage battery from an
external power source before using the
vehicle. Refer to "Charging" FP44.
NOTE
Even if charging of the high voltage
battery has not been completed, the
vehicle can be driven. However, if there
is not enough charge remaining, it is
possible that the vehicle cannot be
driven using only the electric motor or
the EV driving range will become short-
er.
& Pedestrian alert system
When driving with the gasoline engine
stopped, a sound which changes in vo-
lume in accordance with the driving speed
will sound in order to warn people nearby
of the vehicle's approach. The sound will
stop when the vehicle speed exceeds
approximately 22 mph (36 km/h).
The sound is produced continuously by the
system while the vehicle is reversing.
NOTE
. The pedestrian alert system warning
indicator light blinks when a malfunc-
tion occurs in the pedestrian alert
system. Contact a SUBARU dealer for
an inspection. Refer to "Pedestrian
alert system warning indicator light"
FP214.
. In the following cases, the pedes-
trian alert system may be difficult for
surrounding people to hear.
– In very noisy areas
– In the wind or the rain