Plug-in Hybrid EV System
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Main features
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It is operated as an electric vehicle in the EV
drive mode using the electrical power stored
in the drive battery,
*1
according to the re-
maining amount of the drive battery. It is also
automatic control
*2
for driving in series hy-
brid mode or parallel hybrid mode using en-
gine power from EV drive mode according to
the driving condition or if the charging level
of the drive battery is decreased.
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With the high performance motor, noise
and vibration during driving is mini-
mized and powerful acceleration can al-
so be obtained.
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With the regenerative brake, the drive
battery is automatically charged when
the accelerator is released.
*1
If there is a remaining amount in the drive
battery, it is actively driven in the EV
drive mode. The cruising range varies de-
pending on the remaining charge in the
drive battery, vehicle speed, and air condi-
tioner operating conditions.
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You can adjust the timing to switch to the
EV drive mode by using the save mode.
Refer to “SAVE/CHARGE mode switch”
on page 7-28. Refer to “Battery save
mode” on page 7-29.
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The vehicle can be charged from EV
charge power outlets (rated AC
220-240 V).
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Quick charging using the CHAdeMO
quick charger is possible. CHAdeMO is
a standard for quick charging of electric
vehicles originally started in Japan, and
the contents have also become interna-
tional standard.
EV drive mode
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The vehicle is driven by the motors us-
ing only electrical power stored in the
drive battery. However, EV drive mode
is cancelled depending on the drive bat-
tery level, vehicle speed, and air condi-
tioner operating conditions. Pay atten-
tion to the following points:
• Check the EV cruising range in the in-
formation screen. Refer to “EV cruis-
ing range display/Total cruising range
display” on page 6-15.
• Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds
avoiding quick acceleration/decelera-
tion. Repeated quick acceleration/
deceleration causes the drive battery
level to decrease quickly, which ex-
tremely reduces the EV cruising
range.
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If you want to drive the vehicle without
starting the engine as much as possible,
make the switch to the EV priority mode
by pressing the EV switch.
Refer to “EV switch” on page 7-25.
Series hybrid mode
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The vehicle is driven by the motors us-
ing only the electricity generated by the
engine. This mode is used when the
drive battery level is low, at quick accel-
eration, or when power is required like
climbing uphill.
NOTE
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While driving the Series hybrid mode, the
engine malfunction diagnostic system may
operate.
If this system operates, the engine sound will
decrease. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
Parallel hybrid mode
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The vehicle is driven by the power of the
engine, assisted by motors. This mode is
used during high-speed driving with bet-
ter engine efficiency.
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