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2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
external power source.
■ If the plug-in hybrid system
operation mode cannot be
changed
In the following situations, the plug-
in hybrid system operation mode
cannot be changed even if the
AUTO EV/HV mode switch or
EV/HV mode selection switch is
pressed. (In this case, the warning
message is displayed on the multi-
information display when the switch
is pressed.)
● When electricity needed for EV
driving is not remaining (when in
EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode)
● When the traction battery is
almost completely charged (hybrid
battery [traction battery] charge
mode)
■ When switching from EV mode
to another mode using the
switch
When the power switch is turned off,
operation mode switching is can-
celed and the system returns to EV
mode the next time the vehicle is
started.
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: If there is not enough charge
remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) to allow EV driv-
ing, the system switches to HV
mode.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode
● The following may occur to protect
the system, etc.
• Cannot switch to hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode or
cannot cancel it
• Gasoline engine does not start or
stops even after switching to
hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode
● If a load to the system is large,
such as when the power con-
sumption of the air conditioning
system is large or when the tem-
perature of the engine coolant is
high, it may take longer time than
usual to charge using the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge
mode, or charging to the hybrid
battery (traction battery) may not
be performed.
■ When in EV mode
In EV mode, EV driving (driving
WARNING
■ When using the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) charge
mode
Observe the following precautions
when using the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode
while parking.
Failure to do so may lead to death
or serious health hazard, as the
gasoline engine operates when in
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge mode.
● Do not stop the vehicle near
flammable materials.
● Do not use the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode
in a closed area where ventila-
tion is insufficient, such as in a
garage or area with snow
buildup.
Control when driving in
each mode
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