Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual page 87

Plug-in hybrid system oper-
ation mode
The plug-in hybrid system oper-
ates in the following modes.
The multi-information display can be
used to check which mode the plug-in
hybrid system is currently being driven
in. (P.199, 211)
■ EV mode
When a sufficient amount of elec-
tricity is remaining after charging
EV driving is performed using elec-
tricity stored in the hybrid battery
*2
(traction battery).
When in EV mode, the EV drive mode
indicator illuminates.
*1
: The amount of remaining charge can
be checked on the SOC (State of
Charge) gauge. (P.187)
*2
: Depending on the situation, EV driv-
ing may be canceled and both gaso-
line engine and electric motor are
used. (P.90)
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
■ AUTO EV/HV mode
Normally, the electricity stored in
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is used for EV driving. However,
when more power is required, such
as for driving uphill or accelerating
suddenly, the gasoline engine
starts and provides powerful accel-
eration by strongly depressing the
accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is in a condition
*1
where EV driving is possible, EV
,
mode and AUTO EV/HV mode can
be switched by operating the
switch. (P.86)
When in AUTO EV/HV mode, the
AUTO EV/HV mode indicator illumi-
nates.
■
HV mode
When in HV mode, the vehicle is
driven using both the gasoline
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