Suzuki ACROSS 2020 Series Owner's Manual page 86

using only the electric motor)
possible. However, depending on
the situation, EV driving may be
canceled and both gasoline engine
and electric motor are used
(P.84). Also, if a little electricity is
remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery), HV mode is auto-
matically selected. To drive in EV
mode long, observe the followings.
 Avoid sudden acceleration and
sudden deceleration, and be
sure to drive smoothly.
If you repeatedly accelerate, the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge will deplete quickly. Also,
EV driving may be canceled by
rapid acceleration or vehicle
speed.
 Restrain your speed as much as
possible. The distance that can
be driven in EV mode will reduce
considerably at high speeds.
*
: The EV driving range can be checked
using the multi-information display.
(P.173)
When in AUTO EV/HV mode
■
Only the electric motor is used for
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EV driving during normal driving,
but when the accelerator pedal is
strongly depressed, the gasoline
engine starts. (P.84)
Also, when the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) level is low, the mode
switches to HV mode automatically
the same as in EV mode.
AUTO EV/HV mode is suitable for
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
driving conditions when more
*
is
power is required, such as for driv-
ing uphill or accelerating suddenly.
However, because the gasoline
engine will start more easily, it is
recommended to drive in EV mode
usually.
*
: The EV driving range can be checked
using the multi-information display.
(P.173)
When in HV mode
■
The vehicle can be used in the
same way as a standard hybrid
vehicle.
In HV mode, controls are primarily
carried out as follows in accor-
dance with the driving conditions.
 The gasoline engine stops
the vehicle is stopped.
 During start off, the electric
motor (traction motor) drives the
vehicle.
 During normal driving, the gaso-
line engine and electric motor
(traction motor) are controlled
effectively, and the vehicle is
driven with optimum fuel effi-
ciency. Also, when necessary,
the electric motor (traction
motor) operates as an electrical
generator to charge the hybrid
battery (traction battery).
 When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, drive force
from both the gasoline engine
and the electric motor (traction
motor) is used to accelerate.
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when