WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES
In the event of a fault, damage, or fire affecting an electric or hybrid vehicle:
1. Always remember that the high voltage battery, subsystems, and components are energized and fully charged.
2. The high voltage battery, cables, and exposed electrical components pose a potential risk of electric shock.
3. Physical damage to the vehicle or to the high voltage battery may result in the immediate or delayed release of toxic gases.
4. Physical damage to the vehicle or to the high voltage battery may result in the immediate or delayed release of inflammable gases.
The hybrid system has no serviceable parts. The high voltage cables and connectors are colored orange for identification purposes. If maintenance or repair is required, always consult a retailer/authorized repairer. Failure to do so, may affect the vehicle’s warranty.
The hybrid system is insulated and protected with covers and shields. The result is that:
The vehicle monitors the integrity of the hybrid system. If a hybrid system fault is detected, the instrument panel displays a relevant warning message and may also illuminate a warning lamp. See HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING MESSAGES.
The hybrid system uses an internal combustion engine and an electric motor to drive the vehicle. The operation of the electric motor and the engine is controlled to improve the vehicle’s performance and fuel economy. The hybrid system is capable of sustained driving using only the electric motor, without producing any exhaust emissions.
The hybrid system automatically determines when it is appropriate to operate the electric motor and the engine based on driver demand and driving conditions.
The electric motor is powered via a hybrid battery. The instrument panel displays the current charge level of the hybrid battery and the remaining driving range.
The hybrid battery is charged in the following events:
The energy save function is available to prevent further depletion of the hybrid battery when driving. See SAVE.
In cold conditions below 0°F (-18°C) charging before each driving event is recommended. Use vehicle preconditioning to set preferred charging periods to make sure the vehicle is sufficiently charged before driving. See VEHICLE PRECONDITIONING OVERVIEW.
The Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) automatically emits an external synthesized sound to enable pedestrians to be audibly aware of the vehicle’s presence. AVAS operates when only the electric motor is driving the vehicle at speeds less than 12 mph (20 km/h). See HYBRID SYSTEM OVERVIEW.
The EV mode uses an electric motor. The engine restarts if it is required to support high driving demands.
Deactivating the auto stop/start system also deactivates the EV mode. See DEACTIVATING AUTO STOP/START.
The EV modes available are:
The selected EV mode is displayed in the instrument panel.
The operation of the engine suspends the operation of the EV mode. In this event, the EV message illuminates gray in the instrument panel to confirm the status change.
The following conditions may prevent the EV mode from being enabled, or may prompt an engine restart if the EV mode is already active:
In all of the previously listed events, the instrument panel displays a relevant message. Also, the instrument panel does not illuminate the EV message.
Selecting the energy save mode holds the current charge level in the hybrid battery. Minor variations in charge level may occur. The driver determines when to use the saved battery charge level by deselecting the energy save mode, e.g., driving in urban areas. See ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) MODE.
Manually selecting the Electric Vehicle (EV) hybrid mode, exits the energy save mode. If required, the energy save mode has to be selected again.
If the instrument panel displays a hybrid system-related critical warning message, the critical message warning lamp illuminates. An audible tone also sounds. See CRITICAL WARNING MESSAGE (RED).
The critical warning messages are as follows:
Critical warning message | Action |
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Electric Drive Only. Performance And Range Reduced | The vehicle can only be powered by the electric motor and has a limited range. Stop the vehicle when it is safe to do so. Contact a retailer/authorized repairer. |
Stop Safely. Electrical Fault Detected | The vehicle has a limited range, stop the vehicle at the nearest safe location. Contact a retailer/authorized repairer. |
High Voltage Shut Down Not Possible. System Live | The vehicle can still be driven. Contact a retailer/authorized repairer as soon as possible. |
Charge Hybrid Battery. Hybrid Battery Too Cold¹ | Find a safe location with a charging source and charge the vehicle. |
¹ Extremely cold climate conditions can affect the hybrid battery and limit the ability of the car to re-start.
If the instrument panel displays a hybrid system-related general warning message, observe the required action in the following table:
General warning message | Action |
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OK To Drive With Caution. High Voltage System Fault Detected | The vehicle can still be driven. Contact a retailer/authorized repairer if the warning is still present at the end of the journey. |
Hybrid Battery Fault | The vehicle can still be driven, but the hybrid system’s functionality may be reduced. Contact a retailer/authorized repairer as soon as possible. |
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