80 2-1 . Electric vehicle system
release the accelerator and gently apply the brakes . A greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slowing down .
Air conditioning
• Use the air conditioning only when necessary . Doing so can help reduce excessive electricity consumption .
In summer : When the ambient temperature is high , use the recirculated air mode . Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioning system and reduce electricity consumption as well .
In winter : Excessive or unnecessary heating should be avoided . Also , electricity consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the heater .
• When using the Remote Air Conditioning System ( �P . 413 ) while the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle , electricity consumption immediately after starting off will be reduced because air conditioning is operated mainly using electricity from an external power source .
Improper tire inflation pressure can cause poor electricity consumption .
Also , as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction , their use on dry roads will lead to poor electricity consumption . Use tires that are appropriate for the season .
Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor electricity consumption . Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage .
Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently .