Starting the Vehicle

1. Carry the electronic key or leave it in the vehicle.

2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.

3. Shift the gear selector lever to P (Park). If the gear selector lever is in N (Neutral), you cannot start the vehicle.

4. Depress the brake pedal.

5. Press the engine START/STOP button. If the hybrid system starts, the "" indicator will illuminate. Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without pressing the accelerator pedal.

ECONOMICAL and SAFE Operation of the Hybrid System

• Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate rate and maintain a steady cruising speed. Do not make starts like a drag race. Do not race between traffic lights. Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible. Always keep a safe distance from other vehicles so that you can avoid unnecessary braking. This also reduces brake wear.
• The regenerative brake generates energy when the vehicle decelerates.
• When the hybrid battery charge is low, the hybrid system automatically recharges the hybrid battery.
• When the engine is running and the gear selector lever is in N (Neutral), the hybrid system cannot generate electricity. The hybrid battery cannot be charged with the gear selector lever in N (Neutral).

Information

In the hybrid system, the engine starts and stops automatically. When the hybrid system is operating, the " " indicator is illuminated.

In the following situations, the engine may operate automatically.

- When the engine is ready for operation
- When the hybrid battery is being charged
- Depending on the temperature of the hybrid battery