Toyota 2007 Camry Hybrid Owner's Manual page 21

—The characteristics of the
hybrid vehicle
Be sure to put the transmission in the
"P" position when parking.
In the "N" position, the hybrid battery
does not recharge, even if the engine is
operating. Leaving the transmission in the
"N" position for an extended period of time
may discharge the hybrid battery. The ve-
hicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is
discharged.
When you leave your vehicle, apply the
parking brake, put the transmission in
the "P" position, be sure to carry the
key with you and lock all the doors.
If you leave the "POWER" switch at
"ACC" or "ON", the 12 volt battery will be
discharged and the hybrid system may not
start.
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Because the vehicle is powered by
both the engine and the traction motor,
you may hear a motor sound coming
from the engine compartment. However,
this does not indicate any trouble.
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When the hybrid system is started or
stopped, you may hear a sound coming
from the hybrid battery behind the rear
seats. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
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When the hybrid system is started or
stopped, or while the vehicle is idling,
you may hear a sound coming from the
transmission. However, this does not
indicate any trouble.
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When accelerating rapidly, the engine
noise may rise. However, this does not
indicate any trouble.
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Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid
battery power, resulting in poor accel-
eration. Battery power can be restored
by driving with the accelerator pedal
slightly released.
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When applying brakes, you may hear
a sound coming from the motor genera-
tor. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
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You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment when the driver's door is
opened or the brake pedal
pressed with the hybrid system turned
off. However, this does not indicate any
trouble.
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You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment after the hybrid system is
turned on or off. However, this does
not indicate any trouble.
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You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly with the hybrid
system turned on. However, this does
not indicate any trouble.
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When the engine is started or stopped
with the hybrid system turned on, you
may feel a vibration. However, this
does not indicate any trouble.
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If the "READY" light is on, you can
start even when the engine is off.
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When you put the transmission in the
"B" position and take your foot off the
accelerator pedal, engine braking will
be applied. However, during high speed
driving you may feel that engine brak-
ing is less effective than that of con-
ventional vehicle.
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