1-1. Hybrid system
Regenerative braking
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In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
The accelerator pedal is released.
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The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or B.
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EV indicator
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Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
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The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
During gasoline engine warm-up
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During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
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When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or
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low
When the heater is switched on
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The EV indicator comes on when driving
the vehicle using only the electric motor
(traction motor).