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Hybrid system overview Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
僅 When the hybrid battery power is low,
the hybrid system automatically
recharges the hybrid battery.
僅 When the engine is running with the
shift dial in N (Neutral), the hybrid sys
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tem cannot generate electricity. The
hybrid battery cannot recharge with
the shift dial in N (Neutral).
NOTICE
In the hybrid system, the engine auto -
matically runs and stops. When the
hybrid system operates, the (
) indi
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cator is appeared.
In the following situation, the engine
may operate automatically.
僅 When the engine is ready to run.
僅 When the hybrid battery is being
charged.
僅 Depending on the temperature condi
-
tion of the hybrid battery.
Changing plug-in hybrid mode
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
Whenever you press the EV/HEV button,
Plug-in hybrid system drive mode will be
changed in sequential as:
1. Electric (CD) mode
2. Automatic (AUTO) mode
3. Hybrid (CS) mode
Each time the mode is changed, a corre
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sponding indicator is displayed on the
instrument cluster as follows.
Automatic (AUTO) mode
Type A
Type B
Hybrid (CS) mode
Type A
Type B
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