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Changing plug-in hybrid mode
Pressing the HEV button changes
the plug-in hybrid system modes, as
below.
Shortly pressed:
EV mode ↔HEV mode
Press and hold: It changes to the HEV-charging
mode. When the HEV button is pressed in
the HEV-charging mode, the mode
changes as below.
- Shortly pressed : It changes to the
CS mode.
- Press and hold: It remains in the
HEV-charging mode.
Plug-in hybrid mode indicator
: The high-voltage(hybrid) battery is
used to drive the
vehicle.
:The high-voltage
(hybrid) battery andgasoline engine is
used to drive the
vehicle.
:
Gasoline engine is
used to drive the
vehicle and charge
the high-voltage
(hybrid) battery
A corresponding message is displayed
to indicate the selected mode.
OLFP045065N
OLFPQ047761
OLFPQ047762
OLFPQ047763
OLFH047781N/OLFH047782N/OLFH047783N
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Check fuel door(Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed when the
vehicle is driven with the fuel filler
door opened. Close the fuel filler
door and then start driving.
Park with engine On to charge battery
(Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed when thecharging connector is plugged with
the shift lever in R (Reverse), N
(Neutral) or D (Drive). Move the shift
lever to P (Park) and re-start the
charging process.
EV / HEV/ CHG modes (Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is displayed
when a mode is selected by pressing
the HEV button
OLFH047787N
OLFH047786N
OLFH047783N
OLFH047781N/OLFH047782N
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Battery charged. Maintaining
current mode/Low battery.
Maintaining Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is dis-
played when the high-voltage
(hybrid) battery is fully charged or
nearly discharged.
Charging complete.Switching to Hybrid mode
(Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed when the
high-voltage (hybrid) battery is fullycharged, and when the mode is
changed to the HEV mode.
Low/High System Temp.Maintaining hybrid mode
(Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is dis-
played when the temperature of the
high-voltage (hybrid) battery is too
low or too high. This warning mes-
sage is to protect the battery and the
hybrid system.
OLFH047791N/OLFH047792NOLFH047790N
OLFH047788N/OLFH047789N
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Low/High System Temp.Switching to hybrid mode
(Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is dis-
played when the temperature of the
high-voltage (hybrid) battery is too
low or high. This warning message is
to protect the battery and the hybridsystem.
Switching to Hybrid mode to lubricate engine (Plug-in hybrid)
To prevent damage of the hybrid
lubrication system when the hybrid
system has not been started for a
long time.
- When the hybrid system is ON after 5 weeks of being turned off, the
hybrid system maintenance mode
will operate.
- When the hybrid system mainte- nance mode is operated, HEV
mode will be kept on after the
hybrid system is ON and the above
message will be displayed on the
cluster. If you press the HEV switch to shift
EV mode during engine mainte-
nance mode, the above message will
appear due to priority of the hybrid
system maintenance mode.OLFH047793N/OLFH047794N
OLFP047768N
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When the hybrid vehicle shuts off
When the high voltage battery is dis-
charged, when the 12-volt battery isdischarged, or when the fuel tank is
empty, the hybrid system may not
operate while driving. When the
Hybrid system does not operate, do
the followings:
1.Gradually reduce the vehiclespeed. Pull over your vehicle off
the road in a safe area.
2.Locate the shift lever in P (Park).
3. Turn ON the hazard warning flashers.
4.Turn OFF the Engine Start/Stop button, and try to start the hybrid system, while depressing the
brake pedal and pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button. 5.When the hybrid system still does
not operate, refer to "EMERGENCY
STARTING" in the chapter 6.
Before jump-starting the vehicle,
check the fuel level and the exact
procedure to jump start. For further
details, refer to "EMERGENCY
STARTING" in the chapter 6. When
the fuel level is low, do not attempt
to drive the vehicle only with the
battery power. The high voltage bat-
tery may be discharged, and the
hybrid system will turn OFF.
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2-2
You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughoutthis section, and throughout this man-
ual. The safety precautions in this sec-
tion are among the most important.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of accidents. Air bags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with air bags,
ALWAYS make sure you and your
passengers wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
Restrain All Children
All children under age 13 should ride
in your vehicle properly restrained in
a rear seat, not the front seat. Infantsand small children should be
restrained in an appropriate child
restraint. Larger children should usea booster seat with the lap/shoulder
belt until they can use the seat belt
properly without a booster seat.
Air Bag Hazards
While air bags can save lives, they
can also cause serious or fatal
injuries to occupants who sit tooclose to them, or who are not prop-
erly restrained. Infants, young chil-
dren, and shorter adults are at the
greatest risk of being injured by an
inflating air bag. Follow all instruc-
tions and warnings in this manual.
Driver Distraction
Driver distraction presents a serious
and potentially deadly danger, espe-
cially for inexperienced drivers. Safety
should be the first concern when
behind the wheel and drivers need to
be aware of the wide array of potential
distractions, such as drowsiness,
reaching for objects, eating, personal
grooming, other passengers, and
using cellular phones.
Drivers can become distracted when
they take their eyes and attention offthe road or their hands off the wheel
to focus on activities other than driv-
ing. To reduce your risk of distractionor getting into an accident:
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Safety system of your vehicle
• ALWAYS set up your mobiledevices (i.e., MP3 players, phones,
navigation units, etc.) when your
vehicle is parked or safely stopped.
ONLY use your mobile device when allowed by laws and when
conditions permit safe use. NEVER
text or email while driving. Most
countries have laws prohibiting
drivers from texting. Some coun-
tries and cities also prohibit drivers
from using handheld phones.
NEVER let the use of a mobile device distract you from driving.
You have a responsibility to yourpassengers and others on the road
to always drive safely, with your
hands on the wheel as well as your
eyes and attention on the road.Control Your Speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current condi-
tions, regardless of the maximumspeed posted.
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical
failure can be extremely hazardous. Toreduce the possibility of such prob-
lems, check your tire pressures and
condition frequently, and perform all
regularly scheduled maintenance.
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Safety system of your vehicle
Front Seats
Take the following precautions
when adjusting your seat belt:
NEVER use one seat belt for more than one occupant.
Always position the seatback
upright with the lap portion of
the seat belt snug and low
across the hips.
NEVER allow children or small
infants to ride in a passenger’slap.
Do not route the seat belt
across your neck, across sharp
edges, or reroute the shoulder
strap away from your body.
Do not allow the seat belt to become caught or jammed.
WARNING
Take the following precautions
when adjusting your seat:
NEVER attempt to adjust the
seat while the vehicle is mov-
ing. The seat could respond
with unexpected movement
and may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an acci-dent.
Do not place anything under
the front seats. Loose objects
in the driver’s foot area could
interfere with the operation of
the foot pedals, causing anaccident.
Do not allow anything to inter-
fere with the normal position
and proper locking of the seat-
back.
Do not place a cigarette lighter
on the floor or seat. When you
operate the seat, gas may exit
out of the lighter causing a fire.(Continued)
WARNING
To prevent injury:
Do not adjust your seat while
wearing your seat belt.
Moving the seat cushion for-
ward may cause strong pres-
sure on your abdomen.
Do not allow your hands or
fingers to get caught in the
seat mechanisms while the
seat is moving.
CAUTION
(Continued)
Use extreme caution when
picking up small objectstrapped under the seats orbetween the seat and the cen-
ter console. Your hands might
be cut or injured by the edges
of the seat mechanism.