80 2-1. Electric vehicle system
Highway( or freeways) driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
Air conditioning
• Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help reduce excessive electricity consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recirculated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioning system and reduce electricity consumption as well.
In winter: Excessive or unnecessary heating should be avoided. Also, electricity consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
• When the ALL AUTO( ECO) switch on the air conditioner operation switch is turned ON, the air conditioning system prioritizes the use of direct heating such as seat heaters to warm the surroundings of the occupants and reduce electricity consumption by the air conditioner.
• When using the Remote Air Conditioning System( �P. 501) while the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle, electricity consumption immediately after starting off will be reduced because air conditioning is operated mainly using electricity from an external power source.
Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper tire inflation pressure can cause poor electricity consumption.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on dry roads will lead to poor electricity consumption. Use tires that are appropriate for the season.
Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor electricity consumption. Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage.