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Battery save mode switch
To save the remaining power in the main
drive lithium-ion battery while driving, the
battery save mode can be used. This mode
helps preserve the electrical power in the
main drive lithium-ion battery for later use,
such as in a residential area, or to use at your
destination. The battery save mode can also
be used to reduce electric power consumption
from the main drive lithium-ion battery dur-
ing high-speed driving.
To switch to the battery save mode, press the
battery save mode switch with operation
mode of the power switch in ON.
If the battery save mode switch is pressed, the
engine will start in order to preserve the
remaining power of the main drive lithium-
ion battery and the vehicle will operate in the
series hybrid mode or the parallel hybrid
mode depending on the remaining power in
the main drive lithium-ion battery.
To cancel battery save mode, press the battery
save mode switch again.
When the operation mode of the power
switch is put in OFF, the battery save mode
will be canceled.
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If the battery save mode is activated, the fol-
lowing display appears on the information
screen in the multi-information display.
NOTE
The engine may stop when the vehicle stops
or even when the vehicle is in motion
depending on driving condition.
Even if the battery save mode switch is
pressed, the engine may not start depending
on the condition of the remaining main drive
lithium-ion battery capacity or the Plug-in
Hybrid EV system control.
Additionally, the battery save mode may not
be activated depending on the remaining fuel
quantity.
Battery save mode switch
NOTE
When the battery charge mode switch or the
EV switch is pressed while driving in the
battery save mode, the mode changes to the
selected mode.
Refer to "Battery charge mode switch" on
page 5-66 or "EV switch" on page 5-62.
If the battery save mode switch is pressed,
the mode is returned to the battery save
mode.
Features and controls
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