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4-2. Driving procedures
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EV drive mode
Turns EV drive mode on/off
When EV drive mode is turned on, “EV
MODE” will be displayed on the multi-
information display. Pressing the switch
when in EV drive mode will return the
vehicle to normal driving (using the gas-
oline engine and electric motor [traction
motor]).
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Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on
It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it cannot be
turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
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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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The temperature of the hybrid system is low.
The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 32
F (0
C) for a long
period of time etc.
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The gasoline engine is warming up.
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The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy Monitor” display is low.
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Vehicle speed is high.
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The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
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The windshield defogger is in use.
In EV drive mode, electric power is supplied by the hybrid battery (traction
battery), and only the electric motor (traction motor) is used to drive the vehi-
cle.
This mode allows you to drive in residential areas early in the morning and late
at night, or in indoor parking lots etc. without concern for noises and gas emis-
sions.
However, when the vehicle proximity notification system is active, the vehicle
may produce sound.
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