Hybrid System Operation
Once the hybrid READY indicator light is illuminated in the combination meter, the vehicle may be driven.
However, the gasoline engine does not idle like a typical automobile and will start and stop automatically.
It is important to recognize and understand the hybrid READY indicator light provided in the combination
meter. When lit, it informs the driver that the vehicle is on and operational even though the gasoline
engine may be off and the engine compartment is silent.
Vehicle Operation
• With the XV Crosstrek Hybrid, the gasoline engine may stop and start at any time while the hybrid
READY indicator light is on.
• Never assume that the vehicle is shut off just because the engine is off.
Always look for the hybrid READY indicator light status. The vehicle is shut off when the hybrid
READY indicator light is off.
• The vehicle may be powered by:
1. The drive motor only.
2. The gasoline engine only.
3. A combination of both the drive motor and the gasoline engine.
Combination Meter Hybrid READY Indicator Light
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The illustration above is a typical example. For some models, the combination meter may be slightly
different than that shown in the illustration.
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