PLUG-IN ELECTRIC HYBRID (PHEV) DRIVING MODES
THE POWER TO SUIT YOUR SURROUNDINGS
Explore the modes that allow you to choose the optimal way.
HYBRID MODE
Your default driving mode automatically prioritizes electric power unless you need the additional power of the engine, or there is no charge available.
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) MODE
Manually selected by a button on your console, EV mode maximizes your time spent using electric power. The system will only introduce the engine if maximum power is required.
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OPTIMIZING YOUR FUEL ECONOMY
When in the default driving mode (Hybrid) you can optimize fuel economy or battery charge by utilizing one of two alternative charge management functions:
SAVE FUNCTION
Manually selected through the vehicle’s touchscreen, the SAVE function prevents the battery charge dropping below the level which has been selected. This allows you to provision for quiet, zero tailpipe emissions travel at a later point in the journey.
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PREDICTIVE ENERGY OPTIMIZATION (PEO) FUNCTION
Entering a destination in your navigation system will automatically engage your vehicle’s PEO function. By using geographical data to predict the road ahead, PEO intelligently switches between the electric motor and gas engine to maximize fuel economy throughout the journey. This also minimizes tailpipe emissions in urban areas.
REGENERATIVE BRAKING
Whichever mode you are driving in, once you lift your foot off the accelerator in your Plug-in Electric Hybrid, the intelligent regenerative braking system comfortably slows the vehicle down while converting the power generated to optimize the battery’s range. Applying the brake increases the amount of power harvested.
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