● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
● When the heater is switched on
■ Regenerative braking
● In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and decelera-
tion force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
• The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or S.
•
The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or S.
● While the GPF system is operating to regenerate the exhaust gas filter, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) may not be recharged.
Switching the plug-in hybrid system operation modes
Press the AUTO EV/HV mode switch or EV/HV mode selection switch to change
modes as the following table shows.
When the operation mode is changed, the illuminated indicator will also change.
In order to make EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode available, charge the hybrid
battery (traction battery) from an external power source before using the vehicle.
Even if charging the hybrid battery (traction battery) has not been completed,
the vehicle can be driven. However, if there is not enough charge remaining, it is
possible that the vehicle cannot be driven in EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode or
the EV driving range will become shorter.
Current mode
Mode after switching
EV mode AUTO EV/HV mode
AUTO EV/HV mode EV mode
HV mode
AUTO EV/HV mode
*12
Current mode Mode after switching
EV mode HV mode
AUTO EV/HV mode HV mode
▶ AUTO EV/HV mode switch
*12 :
If there is not enough charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery) to allow
EV driving, AUTO EV/HV mode will not be selectable.
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