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POWER FLOW
Your system has hybrid-specifi c
screens that display your vehicle power
settings. The power fl ow information
for your hybrid vehicle is available
through the home screen or under
Apps. It shows you where your vehicle
power is coming from and where it is
being used.
TRANSMISSION OPERATION
The engine and electric motor together
propel the vehicle through the
automatic transmission. This is normal
hybrid operation and helps deliver fuel
e ciency and performance.
REFUELING A HYBRID VEHICLE
To open your fuel door, press the
button on the le side of the
instrument panel. The fuel door may
take up to 15 seconds to open. If the
fuel fi ller door fails to open, a message
appears in the information display. See
the Fuel and Refueling chapter of your
Owner’s Manual for troubleshooting
information. You must complete the
refueling process within 20 minutes.
A er 20 minutes, you must press
the button on the le side of the
instrument panel again. The fuel pump
nozzle may automatically shut o if you
do not press the button again.
HYBRID BATTERY
Your vehicle consists of various high-
voltage components and wiring. All of
the high-voltage power fl ows through
specifi c wiring assemblies labeled as
such or covered with a solid orange
convolute, or orange striped tape, or
both. Do not come in contact with
these components.
A cool battery maintains battery
life and provides the best possible
performance. The high-voltage
battery is cooled by the vehicle’s
air conditioning system. When in
operation, there may be cool air
fl owing from the climate control vents
even if the cabin air conditioning or
blower is o .
You may also notice during extended
downhill driving that your engine
continues to run instead of shutting o .
During this engine braking, the engine
stays on, but it is not using any fuel. You
may also hear a slight whine or whistle
when operating your vehicle. This is the
normal operation of the electric motor
in the hybrid system.
SILENT KEY START
When starting your vehicle,
you may not hear your engine
because your hybrid-electric
vehicle is equipped with silent
key start. This fuel-saving
feature allows your vehicle to be
ready to drive without requiring
your gas engine to be running.
Look for the Ready indicator
light in your information display.
When the light displays, your
vehicle has started and is ready
to drive.
UNIQUE DRIVING
CHARACTERISTICS HEV
This hybrid vehicle combines
electric and gasoline propulsion
to provide breakthrough
performance and improved
e ciency. Familiarizing
yourself with these unique
characteristics will provide an
optimal driving experience
from your new vehicle.
Driving: The gas engine
automatically starts and
stops to provide power when
needed and to save fuel when
not needed. When coasting
at low speeds, coming to a
stop or standing, the gas
engine normally shuts down
and the vehicle operates in
electric-only mode.
Conditions that may cause the
engine to start up or remain
running include:
When the charge level of the
high-voltage battery is low, high
or low outside temperatures in
order to provide system heating
or cooling, towing a trailer,
certain selectable drive modes,
use of the paddle shi ers
while in drive (D), considerable
vehicle acceleration, ascending
a hill and when the engine is
not warm enough to provide a
requested cabin temperature.
Braking: Your hybrid has
standard hydraulic braking
and regenerative braking.
Regenerative braking is
performed by your transmission,
and it captures brake energy
and stores it in your
high-voltage battery.
Stopping: The gas engine may
shut o to conserve fuel as you
come to a stop. Restarting the
vehicle is not required. Simply
step on the accelerator when
you are ready to drive.
PEDESTRIAN ALERT
SYSTEM
Due to the quiet operation of
hybrid and electric vehicles
at low speeds, the system
creates a subtle sound to alert
pedestrians. The system is ON
when your vehicle is running
and not in park (P). Some
sound may be audible in the
passenger compartment.
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFORMATION*
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