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REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM
(RBS)
Your vehicle has a RBS. The RBS replenishes the vehi-
cle's high voltage battery during deceleration, and is
particularly useful in stop-and-go city traffic. The elec-
tric motors, which propel the vehicle forward, can oper-
ate as generators when braking. The RBS recharges the
high voltage battery under certain braking conditions by
recapturing energy that would otherwise be lost while
braking. The electric power that is generated goes back
into the high voltage battery for later use, for example
when acceleration is desired.
The RBS uses conventional hydraulic friction brakes,
regenerative braking, or a combination to slow the
vehicle. If the system detects slippery conditions while
braking, ONLY friction is used to slow the vehicle. The
RBS can result in extended life of the hydraulic service
brakes; however, all inspection, scheduled mainte-
nance, and service intervals for the vehicle service
brakes must be followed.
Max Regeneration
Max Regeneration is a supplemental feature of the
RBS. When activated, it will use the RBS to help slow
the vehicle when the driver releases the accelerator
pedal. This feature allows you to moderately reduce
driving speed without pressing the brake pedal. It is
always necessary to apply the brake pedal to bring the
vehicle to a complete stop.
Max Regeneration Button
This feature can be activated by pressing the Max
Regeneration button, below the radio screen.
NOTE:
The Max Regeneration feature will remain on once
selected, even after the vehicle is restarted.
E-SELECT MODE
This system allows the driver to select different modes
by pushing the following buttons located below the
headlight switch.
E-Select Mode Switch
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
•
Hybrid: Depletes electric range first, then gas range.
○
Automatically switches between using gas and
battery for greatest efficiency and performance.
○
Best HVAC and acceleration performance.
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Default Mode.
•
Electric: Prevents the engine from running, unless
you absolutely need it.
○
Acceleration and heating performance may be
degraded.
○
Engine will switch on during a Wide Open Throttle
(WOT) event, or if cruise control requires it.
○
Vehicle will automatically switch to Hybrid mode
upon reaching 0% State Of Charge (SOC) or due
to system needs.
○
Not allowed with manual gate operation unless in
4WD Low and Selec-Speed Control (SSC) is
active.
•
e-Save: Engine only. Saves the current SOC/Electric
range for later.
○
SOC/Electric range may increase, but will not
decrease under most driving conditions. Under
heavy load, such as while pulling a trailer, SOC
may decrease.
○
Engine may turn off at a stop.
○
You can further customize the e-Save operation
in the radio,
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