Toyota Avalon Hybrid 2018 Owner's Manual page 71

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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 is
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stopped and the electric motor (traction motor) is used.
When the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
not being charged.
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: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the engine
is warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will not automatically stop.
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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 nec-
essary.
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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 gasoline
engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
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When braking (regenerative braking)
The wheel operates the electric motor (traction motor) as a power
generator, and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is charged.
Vehicle proximity notification system
When driving with the gasoline engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order
to warn people nearby of the vehicle's approach. The sound will stop
when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 15 mph (25 km/h).
1-2. Hybrid system
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when the vehicle is stopped. During
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