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2-1. Electric vehicle
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EV system
■ 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
traction battery.
● The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D, S or
B.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift lever in D, S or B.
If “REGENERATIVE BRAKING LIMITED” appears on the multi-information
display, refer to P. 347.
■ 12-volt battery recharging
The 12-volt battery is charged from the traction battery when the EV system
is operated or while the traction battery is being charged.
If the vehicle has not been used for a long time, the 12-volt battery may
become low due to self-discharge. If this occurs, follow the correct proce-
dures. (P. 386)
■ When not using the vehicle for an extended period of time
P. 191
■ Charging the traction battery
Be sure to maintain the traction battery charge level suitable for your driving
needs.
If the traction battery fully discharges, the vehicle cannot be driven at all.
When the battery becomes low, charge it as soon as possible.
■ If the traction battery becomes low
● If the SOC (State of Charge) warning light flashes, the power used by the air
conditioning system will automatically be restricted and the traction battery’s
remaining charge will be distributed for driving the vehicle. If the traction bat-
tery fully discharges, driving will not be possible. When the battery becomes
low, charge it as soon as possible.
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