e-SKYACTIV EV

Advice for Using e-SKYACTIV EV

Unique Sound and Vibration Occurring with e-SKYACTIV EV

The e-SKYACTIV EV has a unique sound and vibration which differ from normal vehicles. The following sounds or vibration may occur, however, this is unique to the e-SKYACTIV EV and it does not indicate a problem.

  • Motor operation sound.

  • Operation sound of coolant pump and cooling fan while charging.

  • Operation sound of regenerative braking.

  • Relay operation sound when EV system is started or stopped.

  • Brake system operation sound and vibration.

    Operation sound of brake system

    Sound can be heard from the front of the vehicle under the following conditions:

    • The driver's door is opened.

    • The power switch is switched ON.

    • The brake pedal is operated.

    • The brake system operates automatically.

    • Several minutes have passed since the EV system was stopped.

    Vibration of brake pedal

    Vibration of the brake pedal might be felt under the following conditions:

    • The power switch is switched ON.

    • The brake pedal is operated.

High voltage battery level and temperature

If the high voltage battery level is low or the high voltage battery temperature is low, the vehicle speed may not increase even if the accelerator pedal is depressed because the motor output is restricted. Drive the vehicle following the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

To Extend Cruising Distance

  • The electrical power consumption while driving can be reduced and the cruising distance can be extended by doing the following operations.

    • With the charging connector connected, turn on the climate control system to provide a comfortable temperature in the cabin before driving.

    • When driving during cold temperatures, use the seat warmer or steering warmer instead of the climate control system.

    • Adjust the climate control system to a moderate airflow and temperature setting.

    • Refrain from using the defogger under conditions other than when a window is fogged or frozen.

    • Unload unnecessary cargo to reduce the vehicle weight.

    • Avoid unnecessary sudden acceleration, rapid acceleration, and rapid deceleration. Instead, perform smooth starts, acceleration, and deceleration.

    • Try to drive maintaining a constant speed and avoid speeding.

    • Inspect the tire pressures regularly and always adjust the tire pressures to the specified inflation pressure.

    • By maintaining a sufficient distance between vehicles and using the regenerative braking well, more electrical power can be charged to the high voltage battery.

Pointers for Maintaining Long Battery Life

The high voltage battery life changes depending on the vehicle conditions or charging method.

For maintaining a long high voltage battery life, be careful of the following:

Charging the high voltage battery

  • Avoid unnecessary, frequent charging.

  • Charge the battery normally and avoid quick charging as much as possible.

  • Only charge the battery with as much power as needed, and do not always fully charge the battery. The maximum charge limit can be set.

    Refer to Charging Settings (Search).

Parking the vehicle

  • Do not park the vehicle in a place where the ambient temperature is extremely high or low.

  • Do not leave the vehicle while the remaining high voltage battery power is extremely low.

  • If the Excessive Battery Temperature notification is displayed on the center display after driving the vehicle, select Start.

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