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Low/High System Temp. Switching
to Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid
vehicle)
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This message is displayed when the
temperature of the high-voltage (hybrid)
battery is too low or high. This warning
message is to protect the battery and the
hybrid system.
Switching to Hybrid mode to
lubricate engine (Plug-in hybrid
vehicle)
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This message is displayed when the
vehicle is automatically switched to the
HEV mode to lubricate engine while the
ignition switch is in the ON position. Maintaining Hybrid mode to protect
engine (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
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This message is displayed when
the [HEV] button is pressed but it is
impossible to switch from the HEV mode
to EV mode due to engine lubrication.
Exit SPORT mode to switch to EV
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
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This message is displayed when [HEV]
button is pressed but it is impossible to
switch from the HEV mode to EV mode
because the SPORT mode is engaged.
Foreword / Hybrid System Overview
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Energy Flow
The hybrid system informs the drivers its
energy flow in various operating modes.
While driving, the current energy flow is specified in 11 modes.
Vehicle stop
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The vehicle is stopped.
(No energy flow)
Electric mode
OTMHQ010003
Only the motor power is used to drive the
vehicle.
% D W W H U \ Ÿ : K H H O Hybrid mode
OTMHQ010004
Both the motor and the engine power are
used to drive the vehicle.
% D W W H U \ ( Q J L Q H Ÿ : K H H O
Fuel engine mode
OTMHQ010005
Only the engine power is used to drive
the vehicle.
( Q J L Q H Ÿ : K H H O