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HYBRID SYSTEM
HS-1. HYBRID SYSTEM FEATURES shsaa
The hybrid system is a system excellent in both economical efficiency of electric vehicles and practicality of hybrid vehicles.
The EV driving range will vary in accordance with conditions such as vehicle speed, the amount of charge remaining in the high voltage battery and the usage of the climate control system. 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.
NOTE
. However, as the gasoline engine is used depending on the situation even in driving using only the electric motor, and the gasoline engine is provided on board as a power source in driving using both the electric motor and engine. For that reason it is necessary to refuel the vehicle. Check the fuel amount and refill immediately when the fuel level becomes low. Refer to“ Fuel” FP314.
. If the vehicle is not used for a long time, the 12 V battery may discharge. In this event, charge the 12 V battery. In order to prevent the high voltage battery from becoming extremely low in charge, and turn the ignition switch off after the gasoline engine has stopped automatically.( If the gasoline engine does not start up even after approximately 10 seconds have passed since the Hybrid READY indicator light came on, the ignition switch can be turned off without any further action.)
. There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move with the Hybrid READY indicator light is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the select lever position to“ P” when parked.
. The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are not malfunctions.
– Electric motor sounds may be
made by the vehicle. – Sounds may be heard from the
high voltage battery when the
hybrid system starts or stops. – Relay operating sounds such as a
snap or soft clank will be emitted from the high voltage battery, the cargo area, when the hybrid system is started or stopped. – Sounds from the hybrid system
may be heard when the back door
is open. – Sounds may be heard from the
transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling. – Engine sounds may be heard when
accelerating sharply. – Sounds may be heard due to
regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed or as the
accelerator pedal is released. – Vibration may be felt when the
gasoline engine starts or stops. – Cooling fan sounds may be heard
from the air intake.
. For details about maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal, contact your SUBARU dealer. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
HYBRID SYSTEM OPERATION MODE shsaa01
The system switches automatically between being powered by only the electric motor and powered by both the electric motor and engine according to the driving conditions and changes in the charge level of the high voltage battery.
When in EV driving, the EV indicator illuminates on the combination meter. Refer to“ EV( Electric Vehicle) Indicator”