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Plug-in hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

2C_EVHEVButton

Pressing the EV/HEV button changes the plug-in hybrid system modes, between Electric (CD) mode and Hybrid (CS) mode.

Each time the mode is changed a corresponding indicator appears on the instrument cluster as follows.

Plug-in hybrid mode indicator
AUTO mode (Type A)

2C_PHEVAutoMode

AUTO mode (Type B)

2C_PHEVAutoMode_2

CS mode (Type A)

2C_PHEVCSMode

CS mode (Type B)

2C_PHEVCSMode_2

  • CD (Charge Depleting, Electric) mode: The high-voltage (hybrid) battery is used to drive the vehicle.

  • AUTO mode: CD mode and CS mode are selected automatically depending on road conditions.

  • CS (Charge Sustaining, Hybrid) mode: The high-voltage (hybrid) battery and gasoline engine is used to drive the vehicle.

Even when the battery charging rate is high and driving in electric mode is possible, engine may turn on in some areas to protect the system.

Infotainment system (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

2C_PHEVInfo

On the Home screen from the infotainment system, select Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) to set features related to your plug-in hybrid vehicle. (EV range, Battery status, Next departure time, Scheduled charging, Energy flow, etc.)

For more information, refer to the separately supplied infotainment system manual.