26CT200h_QG_OM76087U_(U)■EV drive modeIn EV drive mode, the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid battery (trac-tion battery), is used to drive the vehicle.This mode allows you to drive in residential area s late at night, or in indoor parking lots etc.without concern for noises and exhaust gas emissions.Turns EV drive mode on/offWhen EV drive mode is turned on, theEV drive mode indicator will come on.Pressing the switch when in EV drivemode will return the vehicle to normaldriving (using the gasoline engine andelectric motor [traction motor]).■Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned onIt may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it cannot beturned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information dis-play.* The temperature of the hybrid system is high.The vehicle has been left in the sun, driv en on a hill, driven at high speeds, etc.* The temperature of the hybrid system is low.The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 68 °F (20°C) for a longperiod of time etc.* The gasoline engine is warming up.* The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low. An "Energy Monitor" display of level 3 or lower may indicate a low battery level.* Vehicle speed is high.* The accelerator pedal is depressed firm ly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.* The windshield defogger is in use.
