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.
Automatic Shutdown
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With intelligent access*, this feature automatically shuts down
your vehicle if it has been idling for an extended period of time. The
ignition also turns off in order to save battery power. Before your
vehicle shuts down, a message appears in the information display,
allowing you to temporarily override the shutdown feature.
NOTE
You cannot permanently switch off the automatic
shutdown feature. When you switch it off temporarily, it turns on
at the next ignition cycle. See
Starting
and
Stopping the Engine
chapter of your
Owner's Manual
for more details.
High-voltage Lithium-ion Battery System
The battery pack does not require regular service maintenance.
It is in the rear cargo area. Make sure you keep the vented battery
compartment, located on the rear package shelf and between the
rear speakers, free of any potential obstructions.
The battery pack should be serviced only by an authorized
technician. Improper handling can result in personal injury or
death. Refer to your
Owner's Manual
for more details.
Unique Driving Characteristics
When you charge your vehicle, you add electrical energy that is
then used to propel the vehicle in plug-in power mode. You can
view your estimated electric range on the Energy Use screen on the
left-hand information display. You can also configure MyView to
include detailed vehicle range information.
The system maximizes the use of electric-only operation in plug-in
power mode. System conditions may require engine operation;
however, the system uses plug-in power whenever possible.
When your vehicle depletes its plug-in power, the system
automatically switches to Hybrid mode, using both the gasoline
engine and electric motor, to power your vehicle and maximize
fuel economy.
NOTE
It is normal for your electric range estimate to vary from
charge to charge, due to changes in average energy usage. Driving
style, drive route, extreme temperatures and use of the climate
controls can affect your energy usage.
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
more details.
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