| Component Location |

| 1. Virtual engine sound system unit | 2. Virtual engine sound speaker |
DescriptionThe VESS (Virtual engine sound system) generates engine sound when you start the hybrid system.This sound is for pedestrians to hear vehicle sound because there is no engine sound in hybrid driving.
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch OFF.2.Disconnect the mode control actuator connector.3.Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4.Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connected in reverse.
Inspection1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Remove the crash pad lower panel.(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")3.Remove the lower crash pad switch assembly (A) after disengaging the mounting clip.4.Remove the rheostat switch connector (A).