Lexus CT200h Owner's Manual page 40

1-1. Hybrid system
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Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy
and deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
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The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in
D or B.
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The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or
B.
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EV indicator
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Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:

During gasoline engine warm-up
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During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
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When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or
low
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When the heater is switched on
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The EV indicator comes on when driving
the vehicle using only the electric motor
(traction motor).