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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Before driving
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EV driving range
The EV driving range displayed on the multi-information display
shows the approximate driving range in EV mode, and the actual dis-
tance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
■Displayed value
The value displayed on the multi-information display is calcu-
lated from the following information.
●The amount of hybrid battery (traction battery) charge cur-
rently remaining
●The electricity consumption (the estimated distance that can
be driven in EV mode per unit of electrical energy) based on
the recorded value
●Air conditioning on/off
The electricity consumption varies depending on how the vehicle
is driven. The vehicle automatically records the electricity con-
sumption when being charged and uses the electricity consump-
tion for calculating the estimated EV driving range. Therefore,
the EV driving range displayed when the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged may differ from the previous EV driving
range depending on how the vehicle was driven.

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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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The estimated EV driving range may change significantly with
each charging until the electricity consumption based on the
recorded value is stable (for approximately the first month or
two). However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
When the air conditioning system is turned on, the estimated EV
driving range is calculated to be approximately 10% shorter
compared to when the air conditioning system is off in consider-
ation for an increase in electricity consumption.

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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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Before driving
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Tips for extending the distance that can be driven in EV mode
The distance that can be driven in EV mode varies significantly
depending on how the vehicle is driven, road conditions, the weather,
the outside temperature, usage conditions of electrical components
and the number of occupants.
The distance that can be driven in EV mode can be extended if the
following is performed:
●Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front and avoid unnec-
essary acceleration and deceleration
●Accelerate and decelerate the vehicle as smoothly as possible
●Drive at moderate speeds as much as possible and maintain a
constant speed
●Set the air conditioning to a moderate temperature and turn the air
conditioning system off when it is not needed
●Use tires of the specified size and maintain the specified tire pres-
sure
●Use the EV/HV mode selection switch to drive in HV mode when
driving on a highway
Electricity consumption will increase substantially when driving on
a highway in EV mode.
●Do not add unnecessary weight to the vehicle

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1-2. Charging
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■Safety functions
●The hybrid system will not start while the charging cable is attached to
the vehicle, even if the “POWER” switch is operated.
●If the charging cable is connected while the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated, the hybrid system will stop automatically and driving will not be
possible.
●When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, the shift position
cannot be changed from P to another position.
●If the latch release button is pressed, charging will not begin even if the
charging cable is connected.
Also, charging will be stopped if the latch release button is pressed and
held for several seconds during charging. When restarting charging, rein-
sert the charging connector after pulling it out, and check that the charg-
ing indicator illuminates.
■For correct operation of the charging timer function
Check the following points.
●Check that the time is correct.
●Check that the “POWER” switch is OFF.
●Do not use a connector which has an electricity interruption function
(including timer functions).
(Use a connector which supplies electricity normally.)
■Automatic cancelation of the charging timer function
●If the Remote Air Conditioning System is operated while the charging
cable is connected, the charging timer function will be canceled. Charg-
ing will commence after the Remote Air Conditioning System has been
turned off.
●Charging will not commence if the “POWER” switch is not OFF, even at
the set time.

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1-2. Charging
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Before driving
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■Charging timer function (finish time setting mode)
●The finish time setting mode should only be used as a reference for the
time at which charging will finish.
Charging may not complete at the finish time depending on the effects of
the electricity supply, temperature etc. In this event, charging will continue
until completed.
●If the function detects that charging cannot be finished on time, charging
will start immediately, and will continue until fully charged.
■Charging indicator
●The charging indicator illuminates if the Remote Air Conditioning System
(oP. 3 7 7 ) i s u s e d d u r i n g c h a r g i n g o r w h i l e t h e c h a r g i n g c a b l e i s c o n -
nected.
●If a system malfunction occurs during charging or during Remote Air
Conditioning System use, the indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds and then turn off.
■When the outside temperature is low or high
The level shown on the remaining charge display (oP. 6 1 ) m a y d r o p s l i g h t l y
when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, even if charging has been
completed and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged. However,
this does not indicate a malfunction.
■Using a DC Charger
DC Chargers cannot be used with this vehicle.

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1-3. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical key
To t a k e o u t t h e m e c h a n i c a l k e y,
push the release button and take
the key out.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the
mechanical key. (oP. 5 9 9 )
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
•Operating the smart key
system (oP. 1 1 3 , 1 3 0 )
•Operating the wireless
remote control function
(oP. 1 3 6 )
•Operating the Remote Air
Conditioning System
(oP. 3 7 7 )
Mechanical keys
Key number plate

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■Selecting a driving mode
The following modes can be selected to suit driving conditions:
Eco drive mode
Suitable for improving the fuel economy, because the torque cor-
responding to the accelerator pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in normal conditions and the
operation of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be
minimized.
When the “ECO MODE” switch is pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator
comes on.
Power mode
Use when high levels of response and feeling are desirable,
such as when driving in mountainous regions or when overtak-
ing.
When the power mode switch is pressed, the power mode indicator
comes on.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. (oP. 2 5 1 ) To i m p r o v e a i r
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■For the shift positions
●When the “POWER” switch is off, the shift position cannot be changed.
●When the “POWER” switch is in ON mode (the hybrid system is not oper-
ating), the shift position can only be changed to N. The shift position will
be changed to N even if the shift lever is shifted to D or R and held in that
position.
However, immediately after turning the “POWER” switch to ON mode,
the shift position may not change to N.
●When the “READY” indicator is on, the shift position can be changed
from P to D, N or R.
●When the “READY” indicator is flashing, the shift position cannot be
changed from P to other position even if the shift lever is operated. Wait
until the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing to a solid light, and
then operate the shift lever again.
●The shift position can only be changed to B directly from D.