HYBRID SYSTEM
Hybrid system is a system excellent in both economical efficiency of electric vehicles and practicality of hybrid vehicles . EV driving can be performed using electricity charged from an external power source . The gasoline engine may also be used simultaneously in accordance with driving conditions . If the amount of electricity remaining in the high voltage battery becomes low , the vehicle is automatically controlled in such a way that it can be driven as a hybrid vehicle through the joint use of the gasoline engine .
Operation mode
Hybrid Mode switch
The hybrid system operation modes can be selected using the switch . The hybrid system operates in the 3 modes . The combination meter ( color LCD ) can be used to check which mode the hybrid system is currently being driven in .
Press and hold the switch : Hybrid Battery Charge mode
Hybrid Battery Charge mode
To charge the high voltage battery using electricity generated by gasoline operation .
Press the switch : Normal mode , Hybrid battery Save mode
Hybrid Battery Save mode
When the high voltage battery is almost fully charged , the Hybrid Battery Charge Mode is automatically canceled and the operation mode will be switched to Hybrid Battery Save Mode .
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◆ Some functions are available on certain models . ◆ For detailed operating and safety information , please refer to your Owner ’ s Manual .