Toyota Prius 2010 User Manual page 7

Engine & Motor
Drive
Engine Drive +
Charge
Engine & Motor
Drive + Charge
Full Power or
Gradual Slowing
Startup Charge or
Engine Heat
Prius User-Guide (2010-2012)
There are times when the battery-pack isn't needed, the engine will directly provide electricity for
the motor.
The engine provides thrust for the wheels along with electricity for charging the battery-pack.
The engine provides thrust to the wheels as well as electricity for both feeding the motor and
charging the battery-pack, all at the same time.
Both rapid acceleration and moderate deceleration take full advantage of the hybrid system to
achieve maximum efficiency.
When you first startup a Prius, you will typically see this before shifting into drive or reverse. It
also occurs when additional heat is needed.
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