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2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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Plug-in hybrid system
The plug-in hybrid system oper-
ates in the following modes.
The multi-information display can
be used to check which mode the
plug-in hybrid system is currently
being driven in. (P.160)
■ EV mode
When a sufficient amount of
electricity is remaining after
charging
*1
, EV driving is per-
formed using electricity stored in
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
*2
When in EV mode, the EV drive
mode indicator illuminates.
*1
:The amount of remaining charge
can be checked on the SOC
(State of Charge) gauge.
(P.165)
*2
:Depending on the situation, EV
driving may be canceled and
both gasoline engine and electric
motor are used. (P.82)
■ AUTO EV/HV mode
Normally, the electricity stored
in the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is used for EV driving.
However, when more power is
required, such as for driving
uphill or accelerating suddenly,
the gasoline engine starts and
provides powerful acceleration
by strongly depressing the
accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is in a condi-
tion where EV driving is possi-
ble, EV mode and AUTO EV/HV
mode can be switched by oper-
ating the switch. (P.78)
When in AUTO EV/HV mode, the
AUTO EV/HV mode indicator illumi-
nates.
■ HV mode
When in HV mode, the vehicle is
driven using both the gasoline
Plug-in hybrid system
operation mode
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