Hybrid System Overview
Starting the plug-in hybrid vehicle (Smart key)
If the starting procedure is followed,
Starting the plug-in hybrid vehi
cle (Smart key)
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the "
" symbol on the instrument
cluster will turn on. For more details,
Please check "Starting the engine
with smart key" on page 6-12.
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Starting the Hybrid System
1. Carry the smart key into the vehi
cle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
firmly applied.
3. Place the shift lever in the P(Park)
position.
In N (neutral) position, you can not
start the vehicle.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
6. The engine should be started
without pressing the accelerator.
In extremely cold weather or
after the vehicle has not been
operated for several days, let the
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ECONOMICAL and SAFE OPERA
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TION of Hybrid system
䳜 Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
moderate rate and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't make
"jack-rabbit" starts. Don't race
between stoplights.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever
possible. Always maintain a safe
distance from other vehicles so
you can avoid unnecessary brak
-
ing. This also reduces brake wear.
䳜 The regenerative brake generates
energy when the vehicle deceler
ates.
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engine warm up without depress
ing the accelerator.
䳜 Even if the smart key is in the
vehicle, if it is far away from
you, the engine may not start.
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䳜 When the hybrid battery power is
low, the hybrid system automati
-
cally recharges the hybrid bat
-
tery.
䳜 When the ENGINE START/STOP
䳜 When the engine runs in "N" posi
tion, the hybrid system cannot
generate electricity. The hybrid
battery cannot recharge in "N"
position.
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button is in the ACC or ON posi
tion, if any door is open, the
system checks for the smart
key. If the smart key is not in
-
the vehicle, the warning, "Key is
not in vehicle" will come on, and
if all doors are closed, the chime
NOTICE
will also sound for about 5 sec
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onds. The indicator will turn off
while the vehicle is moving.
When the hybrid system is in READY
mode, the engine will automatically
Keep the smart key in the vehi
-
start and stop as needed. The "
"
cle when using the ACC position
or if the vehicle engine is on.
symbol will illuminate in the cluster
when the system is operational.
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