READY Indicator (EV And Hybrid)
The READY indicator shows that an electric or hybrid car is switched on and can drive, even though there is no engine noise.
What is READY Indicator (EV And Hybrid)?
It replaces the sound of a running engine as the sign that the car is live. Without it, pressing the accelerator does nothing. Many cars need the brake pedal pressed while pressing the start button to switch to READY. Some electric cars play a sound or show an animation when they switch to READY.
How it works
When the system has passed its checks and closed the high-voltage contactors, the indicator comes on.
Why it matters for your car
Always select park and switch off before leaving the car, because a silent car in READY can still move. If READY will not come on, a weak 12 V battery is a common cause.
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