Engine On due to
The engine is on because the vehicle is in neutral gear.
Shift out of neutral gear to return to electric mode.
Neutral Gear
The engine is on because the vehicle is in low gear.
Shift out of low gear to return to electric mode.
Low Gear
The engine is on to charge the high-voltage battery.
The vehicle returns to electric mode once the battery
is charged.
Battery Charging
The engine is on to maintain engine oil quality. The
vehicle returns to electric mode when low engine use
mode is complete. See Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Opera-
tion in your owner manual.
Low Use
(Energi Only)
The engine is on due to high or low high-voltage battery
temperature. This is a normal operating condition. The
vehicle returns to electric mode automatically when
possible.
Battery Temperature
(Energi Only)
The engine is on to optimize vehicle operation. The
vehicle returns to electric mode when possible.
Normal Operation
The engine is on to provide increased powertrain
braking. This can occur when you turn on the grade
assist feature, when speed control is on or when driving
with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Turning off
grade assist or speed control may allow the vehicle to
return to electric mode.
Engine Braking Active
Status
This indicates which mode is active within
the vehicle system.
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