Toyota 2001 Prius Owner's Manual page 18

12p019a
Storing electric power
When decreasing speed or applying the
brakes, the turning force of the wheels
makes the electric motor operate as a
generator and additional electricity
stored in the hybrid vehicle battery (regen-
erative brake).
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12p020a
Not in use
When stopping, the gasoline engine auto-
matically shuts off.
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12p030
Charging hybrid vehicle battery
When the hybrid vehicle battery power is
insufficient, the gasoline engine charges
the hybrid vehicle battery. The system al-
ways supplies electricity at a constant lev-
el.