Press the EV/HEV button and confirm CD, AUTO or CS in the cluster; the engine may still run when the system needs protection, heat or power.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified specifically for the 2025 U.S.-market Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid.
- Retail trim / version
- 2025 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
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Know what kind of control to look for.
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Step by step.
- 01
Start the Tucson Plug-in Hybrid and keep attention on the instrument cluster.
- 02
Press the EV/HEV button to cycle the available operating mode.
- 03
Select CD for battery-priority driving, AUTO for automatic system selection or CS for charge-sustaining hybrid operation.
- 04
Confirm the corresponding mode indicator appears.
- 05
Use the PHEV screen to review battery status and energy flow.
Important limits
- The gasoline engine can start even in electric-capable conditions to protect or support the system.
- Mode availability can change with battery state, temperature and driving demand.
- The selected mode does not override powertrain protection logic.
Quick checks.
- ✓Check the cluster rather than assuming each button press changed modes.
- ✓Allow the powertrain to warm or charge if a requested mode is temporarily unavailable.
- ✓Have persistent powertrain warnings inspected by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
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2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Owner's Manual — Plug-in Hybrid Mode
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