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◆Air conditioning
●Turn the “A/C” switch (
*1 • *2) off when it is
not needed. Doing so can help r educe excessive electricity and
fuel consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recir-
culated air mode. Doing so will he lp to reduce the burden on the
air conditioning system and reduc e electricity and fuel consump-
tion as well.
In winter: Avoid excessive and unn ecessary use of the heater.
Usage of the heated steering wheel (if equipped) and seat heat-
ers is effective. ( →P. 513)
● Using the Remote Air Conditioning System (→P. 509) while the
charging cable is connected to th e vehicle can reduce electricity
consumption immediately after starting off by operating air condi-
tioning mainly using electricity from an external power source.
● When setting the timer, selecting the start time setting mode and
setting “Climate Prep” to “On” can reduce electricity consumption
immediately after starting off by operating air conditioning before
charging is completed. ( →P. 147)
*1: Vehicles with 7-inch display
*2: Vehicles with 11.6-inch display
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire infl ation pressure frequently. If there is
improper tire inflation pressure in the tires, the EV driving range will
become shorter, and fuel c onsumption when in HV mode will
increase.
Also, as snow tires can cause larg e amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to increased fuel and electricity consumption.
◆Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause
poor fuel economy.
◆Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically,
warming up is not necessary.
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EV driving range
The value displayed on the multi-information display etc. (→P. 199,
215, 222, 239) is estimated from the following information.
● The amount of hybrid battery (traction battery) charge currently
remaining
● The electricity consumption (the estimated distance that can be
driven in EV mode per unit of electrical energy) based on the
recorded value
● Past air conditioning system electricity consumption amount
The electricity consum ption varies depending on how the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle automatically re cords the electricity consumption
when being charged and uses the el ectricity consumption for estimat-
ing the EV driving range. Therefor e, the EV driving range displayed
when the hybrid battery (traction ba ttery) is fully charged may differ
from the previous EV driving range depending on how the vehicle was
driven.
The EV driving range may change si gnificantly with each charging
until the electricity consumption based on the recorded value is stable
(for approximately the fi rst month or two). However, this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
When the air conditioning system is turned on, the EV driving range
(with using the air conditioning syst em) is estimated based on the past
air conditioning electricity consumption amount considering that the
electricity consumpt ion may become higher.
The EV driving range displayed on the multi-information display
etc. shows the reference distance that EV driving (driving using
only the electric motor) is possible, and the actual distance that
can be driven may differ from that displayed.
Even if the EV driving range is displayed, EV driving may be can-
celed and both gasoline engine and electric motor are used depend-
ing on the situation. ( →P. 8 7 )
Displayed value
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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 cond itions of electrical components
and the number of occupants.
The distance that can be driven in EV mode can be extended if the fol-
lowing is performed:
● Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front and avoid unnec-
essary acceleration and deceleration
● Accelerate and decelerate the v ehicle as smoothly as possible
● Drive at moderate speeds as much as possible and maintain a con-
stant speed
● Set the air conditioning to a moderate temperature and turn the “A/C”
switch (
*1 • *2) 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 increa se substantially when driving on a
highway in EV mode.
● Do not add unnecessary weight to the vehicle
*1: Vehicles with 7-inch display
*2: Vehicles with 11.6-inch display
The following indicate that charging has been carried out properly.
●The charging indicator turns off
● The Hybrid battery (traction battery ) status indicators illuminate for
approximately 15 seconds. ( →P. 104)
● “Charging Complete” is displayed on the multi-information display
when starting off ( →P. 130)
Regardless of the type of power source or whether the charging timer
function is used, charging is completed if the above can be confirmed.
Charging-related messages: →P. 175
Tips for extending the EV driving range
Display when charging is completed
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Charging equipment
*: If equipped
This vehicle features equipment for connecting to an external
power source.
Charging equipment and names
Charging inlet
Charging inlet light
Charging port lid
(→ P. 103, 114)
Charging indicator ( →P. 106)
Charging connector lock
switch
* ( → P. 117) Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) status indicator
(
→ P. 104)
Charging cable ( →P. 107)
Charging port
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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■Opening the charging port lid
Vehicles without smart lid &
connector locking system:
Press the center of the rear
edge of the charging port lid.
Push and take your hand away
to slightly open the charging port
lid. Then open the lid fully by
hand.
Vehicles with smart lid & con-
nector locking system:
Press the center of the rear
edge of the charging port lid
with the doors unlocked.
Push and take your hand away to slightly open the charging port lid.
Then open the lid fully by hand.
While the doors are locked, only the charging port lid can be unlocked
by carrying an electronic key and pressing the charging port lid.
( →P. 114)
■
Closing the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid and
press the center of the rear
edge of the charging port lid.
Vehicles with smart lid & con-
nector locking system: • When the doors are locked with the smart key system,
wireless remote control or
door lock switch, the charging
port lid is also locked.
(→P. 267, 269)
• If the charging port lid is closed with the doors locked,
the charging port lid locks.
Opening and closing the charging port lid
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When the charging cable is con-
nected to the charging inlet, the
user is informed of the charging
status of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) by the statuses of 3
indicators (turned off, illuminated
or flashing).
■During charging
Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator
Charging status of the
hybrid battery
(traction battery)Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator
Small amountFlashesNot illuminatedNot illuminated
Medium amountIlluminatedFlashesNot illuminated
Large amountIlluminatedIlluminatedFlashes
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■Except during charging
The hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicators illuminate
*1
while the charging port lid is open and any of the followings are per-
formed.
●When an electronic key is carried near the effective range
*2, 3
( → P. 279)
● When the doors are unlocked
*1: The indicators illuminate for a maximum of approximately 15 seconds.
*2: Excluding the effective range of the charging port lid.
*3: Vehicles with smart lid & connector locking system only
■When the hybrid battery (tract ion battery) is fully charged
When the charging cable is connected, all 3 hybrid battery (traction battery)
status indicators illuminate to inform the user that the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged.
*
*
: If the push lifter ( →P. 142) is pushed in, the hybrid battery (traction battery)
status indicators may flash.
Charging status of the hybrid battery
(traction battery)Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator
Small amountIlluminatedNot illuminatedNot illuminated
Medium amountIlluminatedIlluminatedNot illuminated
Large amountIlluminatedIlluminatedIlluminated
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The illumination/flashing pattern
changes to inform the user of the
charging status in the following
ways.
*1: Flashes for approximately 15 seconds.
*2: Flashes for approximately 10 seconds.
■Charging indicator
When a system malfunction occurs while charging or using the Remote Air
Conditioning System, the charging indicator rapidly flashes for approximately
10 seconds, and then turns off.
If this occurs, the next time the hybrid system is started, a message is dis-
played on the multi-information display. When a message is displayed, follow
the instructions displayed on the screen.
Charging indicator
Illumination/flashing
patternVehicle condition
Illuminated
• Charging is in progress
• Charging is possible
• “Traction Battery Heater” ( →P. 126) is operating
• “Traction Battery Cooler” ( →P. 127) is operating
Flashing
(normally)
*1When charge schedule is registered ( →P. 147) and
charging cable is connected to vehicle
Rapidly flashing*2When charging cannot be carried out due to mal-
function in a power source or the vehicle etc.
( →P. 171)
Not illuminated
• Charging connector is not inserted into charging
inlet
• When the charging timer ( →P. 147) is on standby
• When charging is completed
