During certain events (such as vehicle
servicing) your low voltage 12-volt battery
may become disconnected or disabled.
Once the battery is reconnected and after
driving the vehicle, the engine may
continue to operate for three to five
seconds after the key is turned to off. This
is a normal condition.
Braking:
Your hybrid is equipped with
standard hydraulic braking and
regenerative braking. Regenerative braking
is performed by your transmission and it
captures brake energy and stores it in your
high voltage battery.
Driving to optimize fuel economy
Note:
Having your engine running is not
always an indication of inefficiency. In some
cases, it is actually more efficient than
driving in electric mode.
Your fuel economy should improve
throughout your hybrid's break-in period.
As with any vehicle, fuel economy can be
significantly impacted by your driving
habits and accessory usage. For best
results, keep in mind these tips:
•
Keep the tires properly inflated and
only use the recommended size.
•
Aggressive driving increases the
amount of energy required to move
your vehicle. In general, better fuel
economy is achieved with mild to
moderate acceleration and
deceleration. Moderate braking is
particularly important since it allows
you to maximize the energy captured
by the regenerative braking system.
Additional Tips:
•
Do not carry extra loads.
•
Be mindful of adding external
accessories that may increase
aerodynamic drag.
•
Observe posted speed limits.
•
Perform all scheduled maintenance.
•
There is no need to wait for your engine
to warm up. The vehicle is ready to
drive immediately after starting.
EV+ Mode
Your vehicle will recognize your frequent
destinations and allow for more EV driving
as you approach them. For example, when
nearing your home it should be easier to
stay in electric mode. The EV indicator will
display EV+ when this mode is active. You
should see this approximately 1/8 mile
(200 meters) from a frequent destination.
See
Information Displays
(page 84).
Note:
Frequent destinations are learned by
your vehicle after two to four weeks of use.
These destinations can be cleared with a
Lifetime Summary reset through the
Settings menu.
Note:
The EV+ feature can be turned on or
off through the Driver Assist section of the
Settings menu.
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