EV Drive Mode Switch Circuit: Description
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If pattern select switch (EV mode switch) signals are input to the hybrid vehicle control ECU, the ECU sends signals to the combination meter assembly via CAN communication to turn on the EV mode light.
If any of the following conditions are not met, EV mode may not be turned on or the mode may be canceled. (A buzzer sounds to indicate that the transition to EV mode is canceled and a message is displayed on the multi-information display.)
| EV Mode Entry Condition | Data List Item | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| HV battery charge level | SOC | Approximately 50% or more |
| Accelerator pedal position | ACCEL DEG | Approximately 40% or less |
| Engine coolant temperature | COOLANT TEMP | 158°F (70°C) or more |
| HV battery temperature | BATT TEMP 1 to 4 | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Vehicle speed | - | 25 mph (40 km/h) or less after the engine is warmed up |
| Defroster | - | OFF |
| Cruise control | - | OFF |
| Win (Watts in) | WIN | 0 W |
| Wout (Watts out) | WOUT | 17000 W or more |