NOTE
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If the EV switch is pressed during the heat-
ing of the air conditioner, the message will
appear in the multi information display. (ex-
cept for vehicles with electric heater)
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When the SAVE/CHARGE mode switch or
the SPORT mode switch is pressed while
driving in the EV priority mode, the mode
changes to the selected mode.
If the EV switch is pressed, the mode is re-
turned to the EV priority mode.
However, the mode may not return to the EV
priority mode depending on the remaining
power in the drive battery.
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In any of the situations listed below, the EV
priority mode continues even if the engine is
automatically started.
•
When the accelerator pedal is fully de-
pressed.
•
When the vehicle speed is over 130 km/h
(80 mph).
•
When the demister switch is pressed.
NOTE
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If the ambient temperature is low, the engine
may start for heating when the Plug-in Hy-
brid EV system is started with air condition-
er performed.
If you want to stop the engine running, se-
lect the EV priority mode with the operation
mode of the power switch in ON before
starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV system.
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In the EV priority mode, the accelerator ped-
al response may be negative even if the ac-
celerator pedal is depressed or released.
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The motor output in the EV priority mode
may decrease due to the deteriorated drive
battery or the ambient temperature falls. In
such a case, start the engine by cancelling
the EV priority mode to secure the motor
output.
SAVE/CHARGE mode
switch
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If you press the switch with the operation
mode of the power switch in ON, you can
change the drive battery mode in the order of
SAVE, CHARGE, OFF, SAVE.
SAVE/CHARGE mode switch
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