Caution / Notice / Hint
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Depending on the condition of the hybrid control system and the driving conditions, the drive mode may not be able to be changed to EV drive mode and a warning message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
HINT:
Under the following conditions, the drive mode will not be able to be changed to EV drive mode:
- The hybrid control system is extremely hot.
- The hybrid control system is extremely cold.
- The engine is warming up.
- The SOC (State of Charge) of the HV battery is low.
- The vehicle is being driven at a speed higher than the specified value.
- The accelerator pedal is being fully depressed or the vehicle is climbing a slope.
- The defroster is on.
- DTCs are stored.