Utility Mode (if equipped)

When driving is not necessary such as while camping or when stopping the vehicle for a long time, it is possible to use the electrical devices (audio, lights, etc.) for long hours.

The high voltage battery is used instead, to maintain the 12 V auxiliary battery, for operating the convenient 12 V features of the vehicle.

System Setting and Conditions

When the following conditions are satisfied, you can activate the Utility Mode function on the LCD.

Press the MODE button () several times on the steering wheel until 'User Settings' menu appears on the LCD.
Select 'Utility Mode' with the MOVE switch ( / ) and the OK button on the steering wheel.

The vehicle is in the ready mode.
The gear is shifted to P (Park).
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is applied.

System Activation

When the system is activated:

The indicator will turn off and the indicator will illuminate on the cluster.
All electric devices are usable but the vehicle cannot be driven.
The EPB can be cancelled by pressing the EBP switch.
Gear cannot be shifted out of P (Park). If a shift attempt is made, a message "Shifting conditions not met" will be displayed on the cluster.

Deactivation

The Utility Mode can be deactivated by pressing the START/STOP button to the OFF position