Lexus CT200h - 1-1. Hybrid system

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
CT200h_U (OM76040U)
■ When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops* when 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* and the motor is used.
When shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will
not be charged. Thus, shift to P when the vehicle is stopped. In addi-
tion, when driving in heavy traffic, use D or B.
*: However, when the hybrid battery (traction battery) need to be
charged or while the engine is being warmed up, the gasoline
engine may not stop automatically.
■ During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery as necessary.
■ When accelerating sharply
The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of
the gasoline engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
■ When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery).