The EV mode switch signal will be sent to the hybrid vehicle control ECU when the EV mode switch is operated. If the specified conditions are met, the system enters EV drive mode and the vehicle will be driven using EV drive mode. This signal is then transmitted from the hybrid vehicle control ECU via CAN to the combination meter assembly to illuminate the EV drive mode indicator.
Depending on the condition of the hybrid control system and the driving conditions, the drive mode may not be able to be changed to EV drive mode and a warning message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
Under the following principal conditions, the drive mode will not be able to be changed to EV drive mode:
The hybrid control system is extremely hot.
The hybrid control system is extremely cold.
The engine is warming up.
The SOC (State of Charge) of the HV battery is low.
The vehicle is being driven at a speed higher than the specified value.
The accelerator pedal is being fully depressed or the vehicle is climbing a slope.
The defroster is on.
DTCs are stored.
Check if a buzzer sounded and a message was displayed on the multi-information display when attempting to enter EV mode.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| No buzzer sounded and no message was displayed on multi-information display | A |
| A buzzer sounded and a message was displayed on multi-information display | B |
If a buzzer sounds and a message is displayed on the multi-information display, one or more of the EV mode entry conditions have not been met.
A
B
Enter the following menus: System Select / CAN Bus Check.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| All of the ECUs and sensors that are currently connected to the CAN communication system are displayed | A |
| None of the ECUs and sensors that are currently connected to the CAN communication system are displayed, or some of them are not displayed | B |
Turn the ignition switch off.
A
B
Enter the following menus: System Select / Health Check.
Check for DTCs.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| No DTCs are output | A |
| DTCs are output | B |
Turn the ignition switch off.
A
B
Read the values displayed on the GTS.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| EV Mode |
| EV Mode Switch |
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| The display changes according to the EV mode switch operation | A |
| The display does not change according to the EV mode switch operation | B |
Turn the ignition switch off.
A
B
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
Disconnect the EV mode switch (combination switch assembly) connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| I61-5 (E) - Body ground | Always | Below 1 Ω |
Reconnect the EV mode switch (combination switch assembly) connector.
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
Disconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.
Disconnect the EV mode switch (combination switch assembly) connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| I278-33 (EVSW) - I61-8 (S) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| I278-33 (EVSW) or I61-8 (S) - Body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
Reconnect the EV mode switch (combination switch assembly) connector.
Reconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG