Toyota 2015 Entune, Manual

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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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Refilling fuel
Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be driven using electricity charged from an exter-
nal power source, however the gasoline engine that is provided on board as
a power source for driving in HV mode needs to be filled with fuel. Check the
fuel amount and refill immediately when the fuel level becomes low.
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P. 178)
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Gasoline engine operation in EV mode
Even if there is a sufficient amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) and EV driving range (
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P. 58, 273) is being displayed
on the multi-information display etc., the gasoline engine may operate auto-
matically in the following circumstances (EV driving will be returned to auto-
matically after EV driving becomes possible again):
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When the heater etc. is in use.
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When the temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high
speeds, etc.
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When the temperature of the hybrid system is low.
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When power is needed temporarily, for example when accelerating sud-
denly.
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When vehicle speed is more than approximately 62 mph (100 km/h).
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When the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly, the vehicle is driven up a
hill, etc.
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When the outside temperature is low (less than about 14°F [-10°C])
The gasoline engine may also operate in circumstances other than those
listed above, depending on conditions.