Auto Stop Mode; Charge/Assist Gage - Saturn 2010 AURA Hybrid Owner's Manual

Auto Stop Mode

United States
The AUTO STOP indicator on the tachometer shows
that the engine is stopped and is in the fuel saving
mode.
When the ignition key is turned off, the tachometer
needle drops to the OFF indicator.
If the ignition is on, the vehicle is in AUTO STOP, and
the driver's door is opened, a chime sounds.
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Charge/Assist Gage

Canada
When the gage indicates ASSIST, the electric motor
assists for maximum acceleration.
When the gage indicates CHARGE, the electric motor
operates as a generator to perform regenerative braking
while decelerating. See Regenerative Braking on
page 3-30 for more information.
The gage also indicates CHARGE when the system is
recharging the hybrid battery.
If the hybrid battery or other hybrid components are
very hot or cold, the CHARGE and ASSIST functions
may be suspended until the component temperatures
are normal.
The CHARGE/ASSIST
gage displays the charge,
into and out of the
hybrid battery.