Important points for the plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system features
The plug-in hybrid system is a system excellent in both economical efficiency
of electric vehicles and practicality of hybrid electric vehicles.EV driving can be
performed using electricity charged from an external power source.If the amount
of electricity remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low, the
vehicle is automatically controlled in such a way that it can be riven as a hybrid
electric vehicle through the joint use of the gasoline engine.
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WARNING
The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is powered only
by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine noise, the pedestrians may
misjudge the vehicle's movement. Even though the vehicle is equipped with the acoustic
vehicle alerting system, drive with care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice
the vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy.
INFORMATION
■ EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when the vehicle is driven using only the electric motor
(traction motor) or the gasoline engine is stopped.
Through a customization setteing, the on/off operation of the EV indicator can be
changed.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid electric vehicle
Because there is no engine sound or vibration, it is easy to mistake the hybrid electric
vehicle for being off when it is actually still running, as indicated by the "READY"
indicator being illuminated. For safety, make sure to always shift the shift position to P and
apply the parking brake when parked.
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The EV driving range will vary in accordance with conditions such as vehicle speed,
the amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery) and the usage
of the air conditioning system. The gasoline engine may also be used simultaneously in
accordance with driving conditions.
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