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2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Moreover, as fuel consumption is
also reduced when in HV mode, the
regenerative braking system can be
used effectively.
■ 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).
● The accelerator pedal is released
while driving with the shift lever in D or
S.
● The brake pedal is depressed while
driving with the shift lever in D or S.
■ EV driving range
● The EV driving range is displayed on
the multi-information display.
(P.187, 193)
● The EV driving range changes in
accordance with the charge status of
the hybrid battery (traction battery),
the speed of the vehicle, etc.
● Even if there is enough charge
remaining in the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery), EV driving may be can-
celed and both gasoline engine and
electric motor are used depending on
the situation. (P.90)
■ EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when the
vehicle is driven using only the electric
motor (traction motor) or the gasoline
engine is stopped.
The on/off operation of the EV indicator
can be changed. (P.206, 217)
■ After EV mode has switched to HV
mode due to low hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge
If the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
regenerated by driving continuously
down a long slope, the EV driving range
etc. will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and EV mode will be
automatically switched to.
If EV mode is not switched to even
though EV driving range is being dis-
played, EV mode can be switched to by
pressing the EV/HV mode selection
switch.
■ Gasoline engine operation in EV
mode or AUTO EV/HV mode
Even if there is a sufficient amount of
electricity remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) and EV driving range
(P.201, 213) is being displayed on the
multi-information display, EV driving
(driving using only the electric motor)
may be canceled and both gasoline
engine and electric motor are used
depending on the situation (EV driving
will be returned to automatically after EV
driving becomes possible again).
EV driving may be canceled automati-
cally in the following circumstances
*1
:
● When vehicle speed is more than
approximately 135 km/h (84 mph).
● When power is needed temporarily,
for example when the accelerator
pedal is depressed firmly or when
accelerating suddenly.
*2
● When the temperature of the hybrid
system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun,
driven on a hill, driven at high speeds,
etc.
● When the temperature of the hybrid
system is low.
● When the heater is switched on when
the outside temperature is below
about -10°C (14°F).
● When the windshield defogger switch
is pressed. (P.431)
● When the system determines that the
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