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TOYOTA 2013 Prius PHV User Manual

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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)

EV/HV mode selection switch

You can manually switch between EV mode and HV mode when you
want to conserve battery power in preparation for EV driving in city
areas.

Switching to HV mode when driving on a highway or when driving
uphill is recommended in order to conserve battery power.

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: The EV driving range may reduce even after switching to HV mode.

Press the switch

EV mode and HV mode will be
switched between with each
press.
If there is not enough charge
remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) to allow EV driv-
ing, EV mode will not be select-
able.

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