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2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
If the plug-in hybrid system opera-
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tion mode cannot be changed
In the following situations, the plug-in
hybrid system operation mode cannot
be changed even if the AUTO EV/HV
mode switch or EV/HV mode selection
switch is pressed. (In this case, the
warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display when the
switch is pressed.)
When electricity needed for EV driving
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is not remaining (when in EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode)
When the traction battery is almost
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completely charged (hybrid battery
[traction battery] charge mode)
When switching from EV mode to
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another mode using the switch
After switching from EV mode to HV
●
mode or hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge mode and the power
switch is turned off, the system
returns to EV mode the next time the
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vehicle is started.
After switching from EV mode to
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AUTO EV/HV mode and the power
switch is turned off, the system does
not return to EV mode the next time
the vehicle is started.
*
: If there is not enough charge remain-
ing in the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) to allow EV driving, the system
switches to HV mode.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
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charge mode
The following may occur to protect the
●
system, etc.
• Cannot switch to hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge mode or cannot
cancel it
• Gasoline engine does not start or
stops even after switching to hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge mode
If a load to the system is large, such
●
as when the power consumption of
the air conditioning system is large or
when the temperature of the engine
coolant is high, it may take longer time
than usual to charge using the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge
mode, or charging to the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) may not be per-
formed.
When using the hybrid battery
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(traction battery) charge mode
Observe the following precautions
when using the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge mode while park-
ing.
Failure to do so may lead to death or
serious health hazard, as the gasoline
engine operates when in the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge
mode.
Do not stop the vehicle near flam-
●
mable materials.
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Do not use the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge mode in a
closed area where ventilation is
insufficient, such as in a garage or
area with snow buildup.
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Control when driving in
each mode
When in EV mode
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In EV mode, EV driving (driving
WARNING
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