When the operation mode of the power
switch is put in OFF, the battery charge mode
will be cancelled.
If the battery charge mode is activated, the
following image is displayed on the informa-
tion screen in the multi-information display.
WARNING
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When you leave the vehicle, be sure to
stopped the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
Refer to “Parking” on page 7-06
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Only use the battery charge mode in a
well ventilated space.
The engine will start when the vehicle is in
the battery charge mode, and this can
cause carbon monoxide to build up caus-
ing carbon monoxide poisoning. Be sure
to use at the well-ventilated place.
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Do not use the battery charge mode near
flammable objects such as dried grass or
paper etc. There is a possibility of starting
a fire due to the high exhaust pipe temper-
ature.
CAUTION
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While the battery charge mode is activated,
do not cover the front of the vehicle with
anything including a car cover. Doing so
could cause the engine to overheat.
NOTE
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Even if the battery charge mode is selected,
the engine may not start depending on the
condition of the remaining drive battery ca-
pacity or the Plug-in Hybrid EV system con-
trol.
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In the following conditions, the battery
charge mode cannot be used even if the bat-
tery charge mode is selected, a buzzer will
sound and the message will appear in the
multi-information display.
•
When the engine coolant temperature is
high.
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When the remaining fuel quantity is low.
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In any of the situations listed below, the bat-
tery charge mode will be automatically can-
celled and the message will appear in the
multi-information display.
•
When the engine coolant temperature be-
comes high.
NOTE
•
When the remaining fuel quantity be-
comes low.
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It is recommended to use the battery charge
mode at least 20 minutes before you climb,
in order to continue a speed of more than
100 km/h (62 mph), or when a long slope
(gradient of more than 4 %) is expected.
(According to a towing weight, it may not be
able to continue the speed.)
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When using the battery charge mode with a
vehicle that has stopped in the heath a long
time, it may not charge.
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The charging time close to full charge of the
drive battery becomes longer depending on
the condition of the drive battery, a driving
condition or a environment.
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The engine may stop near full charge.
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If you use the battery charge mode, in order
to generate electricity using gasoline, the
fuel consumption will suffer.
We recommend you to consider the environ-
ment.
SAVE/CHARGE mode switch
7-30
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