REX not kicking in

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I had it happen when I first got the car, and it failed the start the maintenance cycle. Someone on the Facebook group recommended putting it in emissions test mode to verify the REx was operational:

  1. Lift tailgate open
  2. Switch on ignition and leave drive in 'P'
  3. Press and hold accelerator pedal
  4. Press brake three times and hold
  5. Holding the brake, release accelerator pedal and press start/stop button

starting the range extender for emissions testing

In my case the REx came on and has been working as expected ever since.
 
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