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While operating in Auto Stop Mode, the Two-Mode
Hybrid is also capable of propelling the vehicle
electrically. Referred to as Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode,
this mode allows the vehicle to be propelled at speeds
up to 25 mph, (40 Kp/h) while the engine is not
running. Without depression of the accelerator pedal,
just enough energy is provided by the electric motors
to allow the vehicle to creep slowly forward when in
Drive. This operation is similar to a Non-Hybrid vehicle
that has an idling engine. Depressing the accelerator
pedal allows the vehicle to propel forward, and
depending on pedal depression, could also result in
the starting of the engine.
Perform the disabling 12V power procedure to ensure
that all vehicle propulsion modes have been disabled.
Approaching a Two-mode vehicle in Electric Vehicle
(EV) Mode:
