Honda Jazz 2021 Manual page 15

e:HEV MAIN COMPONENTS
Petrol Engine
– Provides propulsion to drive the wheels under
certain driving conditions, and turns the generator.
Generator
– Starts the engine and generates electric power
when driven by the petrol engine to supply electricity to power
the electric motor and/or to charge the High Voltage battery.
Electric Motor
– Provides propulsion to drive the wheels in
conjunction with the petrol engine in certain conditions, and
provides electricity to the High Voltage battery through
regenerative braking.
High Voltage Battery
as a power source for the electric motor.
Learning about the High Voltage battery's characteristics will
help you get the best handling and maximise the range of your
electric vehicle. (P431)
High Voltage Battery Charge Level Indicator
battery state of charge.
When the indicator:
•
Displays two or less segments, EV mode is no longer available.
•
Displays ten segments, battery charge level is full.
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– Provides electrical storage and serves
– Displays
Generator & Electric Motor
Petrol Engine
High
Voltage
Battery