Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2015 XV Crosstrek Hybrid Owner's Manual | Seite 396

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Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the hybrid system

Starting and stopping the
hybrid system
The main power source of this vehicle is
the engine. The electric motor supports
the engine. When the engine starts, the
hybrid system will start.

consciousness and/or death.
. Do not start the hybrid system
near dry foliage, paper, or other
flammable substances. When the
engine is running, the exhaust
pipe and exhaust emissions can
create a fire hazard at high
temperatures.

& General precautions when
starting the hybrid system
WARNING
. Never start the hybrid system
from outside the vehicle (except
when using the remote engine
start system). It may result in an
accident.
. Do not leave the hybrid system
running in an enclosed environment with poor ventilation (e.g.,
in a closed garage). Prolonged
operation of a electric motor
vehicle in an enclosed environment can cause a harmful buildup of exhaust gas, which contains carbon monoxide. Carbon
monoxide is harmful to your
health. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause headaches, dizziness or in extreme cases, un-

CAUTION
. Do not stop the hybrid system
during driving. Otherwise, the
catalyst may overheat and burn.
. When starting the hybrid system,
be sure to sit in the driver’s seat
(except when using the remote
engine start system).
. If the Hybrid READY Indicator
Light does not illuminate even
after the engine has started, have
the vehicle inspected by a
SUBARU dealer.

NOTE
. Avoid rapid racing and rapid acceleration immediately after the hybrid
system has started.
. For a short time after the hybrid
system has started, the engine speed is

kept high. When the warm-up is completed, the engine speed lowers automatically.
. On rare occasions, it may be difficult
to start the hybrid system depending
on the fuel and the usage condition
(repeated driving of a distance in which
the engine has not warmed up sufficiently). In such a case, it is recommended that you change to a different
brand of fuel.
. On rare occasions, transient knocking may be heard from the engine when
the accelerator is operated rapidly
such as a rapid start-up and a rapid
acceleration. This is not a malfunction.
. The hybrid system may not start
immediately after the terminal of the 12
V auxiliary battery has been reconnected when replacing the 12 V auxiliary battery, etc. In this case, set the
ignition switch to the “ON” position
and start the hybrid system after over
10 seconds have passed. Idling may be
unstable immediately after the hybrid
system has started but this is not a
malfunction.
. The remaining power of the high
voltage battery may decrease when the
hybrid system has been stopped overnight in a state where it is sufficiently
charged. However, this is a result of the
high voltage battery self-discharge and