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Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information*
Silent Key Start
When starting your vehicle, your gas engine may not
start because your vehicle is equipped with silent
key start. This fuel-saving feature allows your vehicle
to be ready to drive without requiring your gas
engine to be running. Look for the ready indicator
in your information display. When the indicator
illuminates, your vehicle has started and is ready
to drive.
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation
When you charge your vehicle, you add electrical
energy that is then used to propel the vehicle.
Estimated electric range is shown in blue next to
gasoline range at the bottom of the right information
display. The system maximizes the use of electric-
only operation in Pure EV drive mode. System
conditions may require engine operation; however,
the system uses electric power whenever possible.
When your vehicle depletes its plug-in power, the
system automatically switches to hybrid operation,
using both the gasoline engine and electric motor, to
power your vehicle and maximize fuel economy.
Your plug-in hybrid is equipped with standard
hydraulic braking and regenerative braking.
Regenerative braking captures brake energy and
stores it in the high voltage battery for driving use.
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High-voltage Lithium-ion Battery System
This is a high-voltage, lithium-ion battery system. The
pack is located underneath the vehicle. It uses an
advanced active liquid heating and cooling system
to regulate high-voltage battery temperature and
help maximize the life of the high-voltage battery.
The high-voltage battery does not require regular
service maintenance.
Low Engine Use
The Low Engine Use operation is necessary to
maintain proper engine lubrication at sufficient
temperature. Low Engine Use automatically
activates when you drive your vehicle with limited
engine operation.
Note: When the Low Engine Use operation begins,
a message appears in the information display. If the
low-engine-use function does not complete before
you switch your vehicle off, it continues the next time
you start your vehicle and the message reappears.
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