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PURER DRIVING PLEASURE
Planning your trips and driving economically can help increase driving
range using the electric motor while simultaneously reducing your envi-
ronmental impact. The ability to maximize driving range varies depend-
ing on the circumstances and conditions in which the vehicle is driven.
Some factors you can influence and others you cannot. Greatest range
is achieved during very favorable conditions when all factors have a
positive impact.
Plan your trips by always
Charging the hybrid battery before driving.
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Preconditioning the vehicle.
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Drive economically by
Activating the
drive mode.
Pure
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Reducing the temperature in the passenger compartment and reduc-
•
ing blower speed.
Maintaining a consistent speed and planning ahead to help minimize
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braking.
Selecting
in function view at higher speeds on trips that exceed
Hold
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the hybrid battery's range.
Maintaining the recommended tire inflation pressure and checking it
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regularly.
Keeping the windows closed while driving.
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Factors you cannot influence
The traffic situation.
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Road condition and topography.
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Ambient temperature and headwinds.
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See your Owner's Manual for more tips on increasing driving range and
driving economically.
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