HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM Cannot Enter EV Drive Mode

DESCRIPTION

EV mode can be entered by selecting EV mode using the steering pad switch assembly (multi-information switch). When EV mode is selected, the EV mode indicator light in the combination meter illuminates.

If any of the following conditions are not met, EV mode may not be turned on or the mode may be cancelled. (A buzzer sounds to indicate that the transition to EV mode is cancelled and a message is displayed on multi-information display.)

EV Mode Entry Condition Tester Display Specified Condition
HV battery charge level State of Charge Approximately 50% or more
Accelerator pedal position Accelerator Degree Below approximately 30%
HV battery temperature Temp of Batt TB1 to TB6 Between 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)

Vehicle speed

(Varies depending on engine warm-up condition)

(for Europe) - AWD

30 km/h (19 mph) or less

(Engine coolant temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F))

40 km/h (25 mph) or less

(Engine coolant temperature: 40°C (104°F) or higher)

2WD

40 km/h (25 mph) or less

(Engine coolant temperature: 70°C (158°F) or higher)

(except Europe) - AWD

15 km/h (9 mph) or less

(Engine coolant temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F))

40 km/h (25 mph) or less

(Engine coolant temperature: 40°C (104°F) or higher)

2WD

40 km/h (25 mph) or less

(Engine coolant temperature: 70°C (158°F) or higher)

Defroster - OFF
Cruise control - OFF
Win Charge Control Value Below -20000W
Wout Discharge Control Value 20000W or more
Shift lever in N - Engine is not running

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE


  1. ASK ABOUT VEHICLE CONDITION


    1. Check if a buzzer sounded and a message was displayed on the multi-information display when attempting to enter EV mode.

      Result
      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

      Tech Tips

      If a buzzer sounds and a message is displayed on multi-information display, one or more of the EV mode entry conditions have not been met. Check that all of the EV mode entry conditions have been met before pressing the EV mode switch.


    B
    A
  2. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (BUS CHECK)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Enter the following menus: System Select / CAN Bus Check.

      Result
      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

    B
    A