When Stopped/During Start Off; During Normal Driving; When Accelerating Sharply; When Braking (Regenerative Braking) - Toyota PRIUS ALPHA 2012 Quick Reference Manual

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When stopped/during start off

The gasoline engine stops
start off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine
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is stopped and the electric motor (traction motor) is used.
When shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery)
will not be charged. Thus, shift to P when the vehicle is stopped.
In addition, when driving in heavy traffic, use D or B.
*: However, when the hybrid battery (traction battery) need to be
charged or while the engine is being warmed up, the gasoline
engine may not stop automatically. (→P. 31)
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During normal driving

The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as
necessary.
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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 gaso-
line 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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when the vehicle is stopped. During
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