Hybrid System Overview
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Components of the plug-in hybrid vehicle
pedal repeatedly when the hybrid
system is turned on, you may hear a
sound in the engine compartment.
None of these sounds indicate a
problem.
They are characteristics of hybrid
vehicles.
When the hybrid system is turned
on, the engine may run. This does
not indicate a malfunction. If the
"
" symbol is on, the hybrid sys
-
tem is operating. Even if the gaso
-
line engine is off, you can operate
the vehicle.
The HEV system may emit electro
-
magnetic waves which can affect
the performance of electronic
devices appliances, such as laptop
computers, which are not part of
the vehicle design.
If you park the vehicle for a long
time, the hybrid system will dis
-
charge. You need to drive the vehicle
several times per month to maintain
a charge.
When you start the hybrid system
in the "P" transmission position, the
"
" symbol is illuminated in the
cluster. The driver can drive the
vehicle even if the engine is stopped.
WARNING
When you leave the vehicle, you
should turn off the hybrid system. If
you depress the accelerator pedal
by mistake and the vehicle is not in
the "P" position, the vehicle will
accelerate. This may result in seri
-
ous injury or death.
Virtual Engine Sound System
(VESS)
Virtual Engine Sound System gener
-
ates engine sound for pedestrians
to hear vehicle sound because there
is limited sound while motor power
is used.
Virtual Engine Sound System could
be set in the audio or infotainment
system.
䳜 With the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ON position, if you
change the shift lever from P
(Parking) to any other position,
the VESS will operate.
䳜 When the gear is shifted to R
(Reverse), an additional warning
sound will be heard.
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