Toyota VELLFIRE 2010 Manual page 375

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Hybrid car driving advice
For eco-friendly and economical driving, please keep the following in mind.
• Using eco-driving mode
When Eco Drive Mode is used, the generation of torque in response to depression
of the accelerator pedal becomes slower than normal. It also reduces the operation
of the air conditioner (heating/cooling), leading to improved fuel efficiency. (ÿ P.229)
• Use of hybrid system indicator
By keeping the needle of the hybrid system indicator in the meter within the eco
area, it is possible to drive more environmentally friendly. (ÿ P.89)
• Shift lever operation
Shift the shift lever to D when waiting at a traffic light or in a traffic jam. Also, when
parking, put the shift lever in P. Shifting the shift lever to N has no effect on
improving fuel economy. In N, the drive battery will not be charged even if the
gasoline engine is running, so if you use the air conditioner, etc., the remaining
power of the drive battery will decrease.
• Operation of accelerator and brake pedals
• Avoid sudden acceleration/deceleration and try to drive smoothly. Accelerating
and decelerating gently allows the electric motor to be used more effectively
and reduces unnecessary gasoline consumption.
• Refrain from repeated acceleration, as it will reduce the remaining amount of the drive
battery, resulting in poor fuel efficiency. While driving, you can recover the remaining
amount of the traction battery by releasing the accelerator pedal
slightly. • Brake operation during deceleration
When decelerating, use the brakes early and gently. More of the electrical
energy generated during deceleration can be recovered.
• Congestion
Repeated acceleration/deceleration and long waits at traffic lights reduce fuel
consumption. Avoid traffic jams as much as possible by checking traffic information
before you go out. Also, during traffic jams, loosen the brake pedal and drive
slightly forward, and do not step on the accelerator pedal too much. Excess gasoline
consumption can be suppressed.
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