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When braking (regenerative braking)
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The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
The EV driving range can be extended by actively using this regen-
erative braking to store electricity in the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
Moreover, as fuel consumption is also reduced when in HV mode,
the regenerative braking system can be used effectively.
Charging (P. 108)
In order to make EV/EV auto
mode available, charge the hybrid
battery (traction battery) from an
external power source before
using the vehicle.
Even if charging the hybrid battery
(traction battery) has not been
completed, the vehicle can be
driven. However, if there is not
enough charge remaining, it is pos-
sible that the vehicle cannot be
driven in EV/EV auto mode or the
EV driving range will become
shorter.
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).
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