Hs-1. Hybrid System Features - Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2022 Owner's Manual

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Hybrid system features

HS-1. Hybrid system features

The hybrid system is a system excellent in
both economical efficiency of electric
vehicles and practicality of hybrid vehicles.
1) Gasoline engine
2) Electric motor (traction motor)
EV driving can be performed using elec-
tricity charged from an external power
source. The EV driving range will vary in
accordance with conditions such as vehi-
cle speed, the amount of charge remaining
in the high voltage battery and the usage of
the climate control system. The gasoline
engine may also be used simultaneously
in accordance with driving conditions.
If the amount of electricity remaining in the
high voltage battery becomes low, the
vehicle is automatically controlled in such
a way that it can be driven as a hybrid
vehicle through the joint use of the gaso-
line engine.
NOTE
. Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be dri-
ven using electricity charged from an
external power source. However, as the
gasoline engine is used depending on
the situation even in driving using only
the electric motor, and the gasoline
engine is provided on board as a power
source in driving using both the electric
motor and engine. For that reason it is
necessary to refuel the vehicle. Check
the fuel amount and refill immediately
when the fuel level becomes low. Refer
to "Fuel" FP301.
. If the vehicle is not used for a long
time, the 12 V battery may discharge. In
this event, charge the 12 V battery. In
order to prevent the high voltage bat-
tery from becoming extremely low in
charge, charge the high voltage battery
from an external power source or start
the hybrid system at least once every 2
or 3 months, and turn the ignition
switch off after the gasoline engine
has stopped automatically. (If the gaso-
line engine does not start up even after
approximately 10 seconds have passed
since the Hybrid READY indicator light
came on, the ignition switch can be
turned off without any further action.)
. When the vehicle is left with the
charge cable connected, the electricity
consumption amount of the 12 V bat-
tery increases due to controls, such as
the system checking and operating.
When the charge cable is not needed,
immediately disconnect it from the
vehicle.
. There may be no engine sound or
vibration even though the vehicle is
able to move with the Hybrid READY
indicator light is illuminated. For safety,
apply the parking brake and make sure
to shift the select lever position to "P"
when parked.
. The following sounds or vibrations
may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not malfunctions.
– Electric motor sounds may be
made by the vehicle.
– Sounds may be heard from the
high voltage battery when the
hybrid system starts or stops.
– Relay operating sounds such as
a snap or soft clank will be emitted
from the high voltage battery, the
cargo area, when the hybrid system
is started or stopped.
– Sounds from the hybrid system
may be heard when the back door is