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When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline engine via the electric motor
(traction motor).
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When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery).
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Regenerative braking
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In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and decelera-
tion force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or S.
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The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or S.
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EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when the vehicle is driven using only the electric motor
(traction motor) or the gasoline engine is stopped.
Through a customization setteing, the on/off operation of the EV indicator can be
changed.
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Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid electric vehicle
Because there is no engine sound or vibration, it is easy to mistake the hybrid electric
vehicle for being off when it is actually still running, as indicated by the "READY"
indicator being illuminated. For safety, make sure to always shift the shift position to P and
apply the parking brake when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and
are not a malfunction:
Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
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Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
1-2. Important points for the hybrid system
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