This can lower fuel consumption in comparison with normal hybrid mode, in which the vehicle first runs on electricity and then switches to the gasoline engine when the hybrid battery is discharged.
Function
If the distance to the selected destination is greater than the calculated range on the electric motor, the function will distribute the electric power to make consumption as energy-efficient as possible throughout the trip. This makes it possible to avoid situations in which normal hybrid mode would otherwise use a large portion of the electric power to e.g. use the electric motor at high speeds on a highway and then use the combustion engine at lower speeds during city driving.
- the trip begins on a highway
- the trip is between 50 and 100 km (30 and 60 miles) long
- the hybrid battery is fully charged at the start of the trip.
Requirements for the function
- A destination must be set in the navigation system and the distance to the destination must be longer than the possible range using only the electric motor.
- Hybrid drive mode must be selected.
- The Hold and Charge functions must be disabled.
- The hybrid battery must be charged.
Usage tips
If you commute and it is not possible to charge the vehicle at work, enter your workplace as a waypoint and your home as the destination. Discharging of the hybrid battery will then be distributed over the entire commute to and from work.
Add similar commutes, i.e. the route between two charges, as Favorites in the navigation system to facilitate access.