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5-3
Driving your vehicle
5
Before Entering the Vehicle
• Be sure all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.
Remove frost, snow, or ice.
Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.
Check under the vehicle for any
sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles
behind you if you intend to back up.
Before Starting
Make sure the hood, the liftgate,
and the doors are securely closed
and locked.
Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
Adjust the inside and outer side
view mirrors.
Verify all the lights work.
Fasten your seat belts. Check that
all passengers have fastened their
seat belts.
Check the gauges and indicators in
the instrument panel and the mes-
sages on the instrument display
when the POWER button is in the
ON position.
Check that any items you are car-
rying are stored properly or fas-
tened down securely. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide vari-
ety of automobile components
including components found in
the interior furnishings in a
vehicle, contain or emit harmful
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and cer-
tain products of components
contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive
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Unlock Charging Door in Emergency ..........................H38
Checking Charging Status ...............................................H39
Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable
Charger ................................................................................H40
How to Disconnect Portable Charger
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box) ..........................................H43
Unlock Charging Connector in Emergency ................H44
Precautions for Portable Charger
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box) ..........................................H44
EV Charging Troubleshooting
- Steps to Consider ...............................................H45
How to Start the Vehicle ......................................H46
How to Stop the Vehicle.......................................H46
Virtual Engine Sound System ..............................H47
Distance to Empty .................................................H47
When destination is not set ...........................................H48
When destination is set...................................................H48
Tips for Improving Distance to Empty ...............H49
Power/Charge Gauge............................................H49
State of Charge (SOC) Gauge for High Voltage
Battery ...................................................................H49
Warning and Indicator Lights
(related to electric vehicle) .................................H50
Ready Indicator ................................................................H50
Service Warning Light .....................................................H51
This warning light illuminates : ......................................H51
Power Down Warning Light ...........................................H51
Charging Indicator Light..................................................H52
High Voltage Battery Level Warning Light .................H52
Regenerative Brake Warning Light ..............................H52
LCD Display Messages ..........................................H52
Shift to P to charge .........................................................H52
Remaining Time .................................................................H53
Charging Door Open ........................................................H53
Charging Stopped. Check the AC/DC charger ...........H53
Charging Stopped. Check the cable connection .......H54
Check regenerative brakes/
Stop vehicle and check regenerative brakes ............H55
Low Battery........................................................................H55
Charge immediately. Power limited ..............................H55
Low outside temperature may limit power output.
Charge EV battery/Low EV battery temperature.
Power limited .....................................................................H56
Battery Overheated! Stop safety .................................H56
Power limited .....................................................................H57
Stop vehicle and check power supply .........................H57
Check virtual engine sound System .............................H58
Check electric vehicle system .......................................H58
Energy Flow ..........................................................H58
Vehicle Stop........................................................................H59
EV Propulsion ....................................................................H59
Regeneration ......................................................................H59
Aux. Battery Saver+ .............................................H60
Mode ....................................................................................H60
System Setting...................................................................H61
Utility Mode ............................................................H61
System Setting and Activation ......................................H62
System Deactivation .........................................................H62
If an Accident Occurs ...........................................H63
Other Precautions for Electric Vehicle ..............H65
Service Plug ...........................................................H65
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H47
5. Check if the " " indicator is
turned OFF on the instrument
cluster.
When the " " indicator is ON
and the gear is in a position other
than P (Park), the driver can acci-
dently depress the accelerator
pedal, causing the vehicle to move
unexpectedly.
Virtual Engine Sound System
The Virtual Engine Sound System
generates engine sound for pedestri-
ans to hear vehicle sound because
there is no sound while the Electric
Vehicle (EV) is operating.
If the vehicle is in the ready ( )
mode and the gear is not in
P(Park), the VESS will operate.
When the gear is shifted to R
(Reverse), an additional warning
sound will be heard.
Distance to Empty
The distance to empty is displayed
differently according to the selected
drive mode in the Drive Mode
Integrated Control System.
For more information, refer to "Drive
Mode Integrated Control System" in
chapter 5.
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The vehicle is much quieter
while driving than a conven-
tional gasoline-powered vehi-
cle. Be aware of your surround-
ings and always drive safely.
After you park the vehicle or
while you are waiting at a traf-
fic light, check whether there
are children or obstacles
around the vehicle.
Check if there is something
behind the vehicle when driv-
ing in reverse. Pedestrians
may not hear the sound of the
vehicle.
CAUTION