Caution / Notice / Hint

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 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 mode:

• The hybrid control system is extremely hot.
  • After the vehicle has been parked in an extremely hot environment, driven at high speeds or the vehicle is climbing a slope, etc.
• The hybrid control system is extremely cold.
  • After the vehicle has been parked in an extremely cold environment (approximately 0°C or less) for a long period of time.
• The engine is warming up.
• The SOC (State of Charge) of the HV battery is low.
  • The HV battery SOC displayed on the hybrid system indicator display is low.
• The vehicle is being driven at a speed higher than the specified value.
  • The vehicle speed is approximately 30 km/h or higher.
• The accelerator pedal is being fully depressed or the vehicle is climbing a slope.
• The defroster is on.
• DTCs are stored.