Plug-in Hybrid

Using the Plug-in Hybrid menu (PHEV only)

You can see the driving and energy information, schedule charging, or search for charging stations.

On the All Menus screen, press PHEV.

The Plug-in Hybrid screen provides the following features and information:

  1. Returns to the previous step.
  2. Can see the drivable range under the remaining battery amount and search for nearby charging stations. ▶  See "Viewing the drivable range with remaining battery level (PHEV only)."
  3. Can check information such as drivable distance and battery status. ▶  See "Viewing the energy information (PHEV only)."
  4. Can schedule a charging or set the related options. ▶  See "Using the charging management features (PHEV only)."
  5. Can check the eco-driving information. ▶  See "Viewing the eco-driving information (PHEV only)."
  6. Can see the energy flows for each component while driving. ▶  See "Viewing the energy flow (PHEV only)."
  7. The list of menu items appears.
    • •  Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or briefly press the power button.
    • •  User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the online user manual for the system.
    • •  Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
  • Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available options may differ.

You can check the drivable range under the remaining battery amount. You can also find the routes to nearby charging stations if necessary.

  1. On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press EV Range.
  2. On the EV Range screen, check the drivable distance and nearby charging stations.

    The drivable range is distinguished by a blue circle. Using the icons within the drivable range, you can check the locations and availabilities of charging stations.

    1. Returns to the previous step.
    2. See the list of nearby charging stations.
    3. Set a filter to view specific types of charging stations on the map.
    4. Used to change the map display mode.
      • •   (2D Heading Up): Rotates the map depending on the travel direction.
      • •   (2D North Up): Displays the map with the north fixed at the top.
    5. Zooms in the map.
    6. Zooms out the map.
    7. Can see the status icons for charging stations.
    8. The list of menu items appears.
      • •  Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or briefly press the power button.
      • •  User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the online user manual for the system.
      • •  Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

When you want to drive beyond the drivable range, you can search for charging stations within the range and start route guidance to a selected charging station.

  1. On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press EV Range.
  2. On the EV Range screen, press List.
  3. Select the region to search on the left of the screen and then select the desired charging station on the right.
    • To see the desired charging station, press Filter and then select the charging type and brand.
    • To set a charging stations as a favorite, press to the right of its name. When a frequently visiting place is set as a favorite, you can easily search the location from the Favorite Stations menu.
  4. Check the location of the destination and then press Set as Destination.
  5. Select a route and press Start Guidance.
  • Depending on the third-party service provider, information for some charging stations may differ.

You can see the drivable distance and the estimated charging time.

On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press Energy Information.

Energy information screen

  1. Returns to the previous step.
  2. Can see the total range & battery status and drivable distances for each fuel type (electricity, gasoline).
  3. Can see the full charging time for AC charging.
  4. The list of menu items appears.
    • •  Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or briefly press the power button.
    • •  User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the online user manual for the system.
    • •  Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
  • The drivable distance is an estimate based on the real-time fuel economy. When your driving pattern changes, the drivable distance may differ.

You can set to automatically charge the battery according to the preset departure time. In addition, you can set to automatically charge the battery according to the options for off-peak electricity time and off-peak charging priority.

  1. On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press Charge Management.
  2. Select and then change the settings.
    • To access the online user's manual on the Charge Management screen, press ▶ User's Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.

Setting for charging

You can schedule the charging based on the departure time.

Setting for charging current

You can select the charging current to be used for AC Charging.

  1. On the Charge Management screen, press Charging Current.
    • Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available options may differ.
  2. Select a charging type to set the charging current.
  • The charging time may vary depending on charging conditions.
  • When you set an inappropriate charging current, the battery may not be charged properly, causing a charging error.

You can set the departure time and off-peak electricity time.

  1. On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press Charge Management.
  2. Press on the right of Next Departure.
  3. Select the departure time and then press for the item.
    • To access the online user's manual on the Next Departure Time Settings screen, press ▶ User's Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.
  4. Set the time and day and then press OK.

    On the Charge Management screen, you can see the set departure time.

Scheduling a charging

  1. On the Charge Management screen, press Charging Settings.
  2. Check Scheduled Charging and then press .
  3. Select and then change the settings.
    1. You can set the off-peak electricity time.
    2. You can charge the battery for the Next Departure, primarily using the off-peak electricity time.
    3. You can charge the battery only at the off-peak electricity time.
  4. Press OK.
  • Scheduled charging is performed only when the charging connector is connected to the vehicle.
  • Scheduled charging is synchronized with the preset departure time and its charging time may differ depending on the environment.

You can see the eco-driving information and driving records.

On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press ECO Driving.

Seeing the fuel economy information

You can check the fuel economy for driving.

On the ECO Driving screen, press Fuel Economy.

  1. Returns to the previous step.
  2. Can see the graphs for hybrid fuel economy and electric motor usage.
  3. Can see the average fuel economy of the vehicle.
  4. Can initialize all fuel economy graphs.
  5. The list of menu items appears.
    • •  Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or briefly press the power button.
    • •  Delete History: Can delete a history.
    • •  User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the online user manual for the system.
    • •  Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
  • The graphs are updated every 2.5 minutes. When you stop the vehicle, the graphs are initialized.
  • The average fuel economy is the average fuel economy accumulated after fueling. Accordingly, even when the graph is initialized, the information is maintained.

Seeing the PHEV fuel economy history

You can view the driving dates, driving distance, and average fuel economy that correspond to each driving record.

On the ECO Driving screen, press Fuel Economy History.

  • When there is the best fuel economy, appears before the record.
  • To delete a record, press ▶ Delete History.

You can see the energy flows of the vehicle.

On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press Energy Flow.

Energy flows screen

  1. Returns to the previous step.
  2. Can see the driving status of the vehicle.
  3. Can see the energy flows among the engine, motor, and battery.
  4. The list of menu items appears.
    • •  Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or briefly press the power button.
    • •  User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the online user manual for the system.
    • •  Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

In case of starting the vehicle

Energy flows

Description

Starting with the motor power

In case of driving

Energy flows

Description

Driving with the engine and motor

Driving with the engine power

Driving with the motor power

Driving and charging with the engine power

Driving with the motor power and charging with the engine power

In case of braking

Energy flows

Description

Charging with both the deceleration energy for braking and the power of engine

Charging with the deceleration energy for braking

Braking the vehicle by decreasing the power of engine and charging with its deceleration energy

Braking the vehicle by decreasing the power of engine

In case of idling

Energy flows

Description

No power transfer in standby mode

Charging with the engine power in standby mode