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electric motor power
. Sounds or vibrations from the engine
compartment due to a rise in engine
acceleration while charging the high voltage battery
. Relay operation sounds from the engine compartment and rear of the vehicle
. Operation sounds and electric motor
sounds when depressing the brake pedal
. Vibrations when changing from electric
motor driving to engine driving or else
when the engine is restarted while
stopped
! Pedestrian alert system
When driving only using electric motor
power (forward and reverse traveling), a
sound will be made to alert people in the
vicinity that the vehicle is in close proximity. This alert system will operate when
the vehicle speed is approximately 15
mph (24 km/h) or less.
The pedestrian alert sound may be difficult
for people in the surrounding area to hear
in the following cases.
. The vehicle is in a noisy area.
. The vehicle is in the rain or strong
wind.
It may be more difficult to hear the sound
from the rear of the vehicle than from the
front.
! Regarding electromagnetic waves
High voltage parts and cables (orange)
incorporate electromagnetic shielding.
They emit almost the same amount of
electromagnetic waves as conventional
vehicles or home electronic appliances.
However, some noise may be emitted
when using radio parts. When installing
radio parts, consult your SUBARU dealer.
! Screen display
You can display the following information
on the multi function display.
. Status of the high voltage battery
. Energy flow between the engine, e lectric motor, high voltage battery and wheels
Power from the engine will be displayed in
orange, power from the electric motor will
be displayed in green and the energy flow
charging the high voltage battery will be
displayed in aqua.
Display
Display
Status
When the electric
motor is assisting
the engine
When driving only
by the electric motor power
When charging the
high voltage battery with the regenerative brakes
Status
When driving only
by the engine
power
When charging the
high voltage battery while driving
using the engine
power