Silent Key Start
When starting your vehicle,
you may not hear your engine
because your hybrid-electric
vehicle is equipped with silent
key start. This fuel-saving
feature allows your vehicle
to be ready to drive without
requiring your gas engine to be
running. Look for the ‘ready to drive’ indicator light
in your information display. When the light displays,
your vehicle has started and is ready to drive.
ECOSelect
This feature is designed to offer the best possible fuel economy
with only a slight impact to vehicle performance and comfort. To
activate ECOSelect, press the
button on the center console
and a graphic shows on your information display.
With ECOSelect active, you may notice:
»
Less aggressive heating and cooling.
»
Softer acceleration and changes in engine, braking and cruise
control behavior.
See the Unique Driving Characteristics chapter in your Owner's
Manual for more information.
Unique Driving Characteristics
This hybrid vehicle combines electric and gasoline propulsion
to provide breakthrough performance and improved efficiency.
Familiarizing yourself with these unique characteristics will provide
an optimal driving experience from your new vehicle.
Conditions that may cause the engine to start up or remain
running include:
considerable vehicle acceleration, vehicle speed
above 85 mph (137 km/h) (although this may vary during certain
climate or road conditions), ascending a hill and the engine is not
warm enough to provide a requested cabin temperature.
Driving:
The gas engine automatically starts and stops to provide
power when needed and to save fuel when not needed. While
coasting at low speeds, coming to a stop, or standing, the gas
engine normally shuts down and the vehicle operates in
electric-only mode.
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.
Stopping:
The gas engine may shut off to conserve fuel as you
come to a stop. Restarting the vehicle is not required. Simply step
on the accelerator when you are ready to drive.
EV+ Mode
Your vehicle recognizes your frequent destinations and allows
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 displays EV+ when this mode is active. You should
see this about 1/8 mile (200 m) from a frequent destination.
You can clear your frequent destinations with a Driving History
reset through the Settings menu. You can also switch the EV+
feature off through the Driver Assist section of the Settings menu.
See the Information Display chapter in your Owner's Manual
for details.
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