Utility mode

The high voltage battery is used instead of the 12 V auxiliary battery for operating the convenient features of the vehicle. When driving is not necessary such as whilst camping or when stopping the vehicle for a long time, it is possible to use the electrical devices (audio, lights, air conditioner, heater, etc.) for long hours.

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  1. Utility mode

  2. Activate utility mode

System setting and activation

System setting

The driver can activate the Utility mode function when the following conditions are satisfied.

  • The EV button is in POWER ON or DRIVE READY position

  • The EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) is not a malfunction.

  • P (Park) gear position is selected.

System activation

When the system is activated:

  • The indicator will appear on the cluster and the EPB is applied

  • Select EV > EV Setting > Utility mode > Activate utility mode on the infotainment screen.

  • All electric devices are usable but the vehicle cannot be driven.

  • The EPB can be cancelled by pressing the EPB switch.

Gear cannot be shifted out of P (Park). If a shift attempt is made, Shifting conditions not met message will be displayed on the infotainment system screen.

System deactivation

Pressing the EV button without pressing the brake, will turn the vehicle off.

Pressing the EV button whilst pressing the brake will switch into the DRIVE READY state.

Select EV > EV Setting > Utility mode screen, switch the Utility mode activation menu to OFF on the In the infotainment system. After confirming the deactivation of the utility mode, press YES to deactivate the utility mode and the vehicle will turn off.