Hybrid System; Hybrid System Features - Mazda 2 HYBRID Owner's Manual

Hybrid system features

1-4.Hybrid system

Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from
conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the
characteristics of your vehicle, and operate it with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an
electric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions,
improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
System components
System components
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.
Gasoline engine
Electric motor (traction motor)
When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops
the vehicle is stopped. During start
off, the electric motor (traction
motor) drives the vehicle. At slow
speeds or when traveling down a
gentle slope, the engine is stopped
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when
and the electric motor (traction
motor) is used.
When the shift lever is in N, the
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