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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
420
Maintaining/increasing the hybrid
battery's charge while driving
In certain situations, it can be useful to control
the hybrid battery's charge level while the vehicle
is being driven. The hybrid battery functions
Hold and Charge while driving are available in
all drive modes.
The "Hold" and "Charge" function
buttons
These functions are activated from the center
display's Function view.
Hold
Battery level sustained for
later use.
This function saves the hybrid
battery's charge for use at a
later time such as when driving
in an urban area or residential
neighborhood.
Hold is available regardless of the
hybrid battery's charge level.
The vehicle will function as in normal hybrid driv-
ing and will use energy from e.g., regenerative
braking to support the gasoline engine.
Charge
Engine charges hybrid
battery
.
This function is only available when the hybrid
battery's charge level is low and can recharge the
battery up to 33%, after which the
Hold function
will be activated automatically.
Symbol in the instrument panel
The symbol will appear in the instrument
panel when either of these functions is activated.
See also the article "Hybrid-related symbols and
messages" for additional information.
Related information
•
Hybrid-related symbols and messages
(p. 408)
•
Drive modes (p. 420)
•
Using the electric motor in city driving
(p. 419)
•
Driving economically (p. 385)
Drive modes
Selecting a drive mode affects the vehicle's driv-
ing characteristics to help make driving more
enjoyable or easier in certain types of situations.
The following systems are adapted to help pro-
vide the best vehicle performance in the respec-
tive drive modes:
•
Steering
•
Engine/transmission/All Wheel Drive*
•
Brakes
•
Suspension control
•
Instrument panel
•
Climate system settings
Select the drive mode best suited to the current
driving conditions.
Please be aware that not all modes can be
selected in all driving situations. The selected
mode will be displayed in the instrument panel.
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