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1-1. Hybrid system
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Regenerative braking
The motor generator converts kinetic energy to electric energy when:
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The accelerator pedal is released.
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The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in “D” or “B”.
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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:
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The gasoline engine is warming up.
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The hybrid battery (traction battery) is being charged.
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The hybrid battery (traction battery) temperature is low or high.
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When stopped/during take-off
The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During
take-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.
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During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as
necessary.
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When accelerating sharply
The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added via
electric motor (traction motor) to that of the gasoline engine.
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When braking (Regenerative brake)
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
Summary of Contents for PRIUS 2008
Page 1: ...2008 Quick Reference Guide POWERED BY ...
Page 32: ...MN 00505 QRG08 PRI Printed in the USA 8 07 Customer Experience Center 1 800 331 4331 ...
Page 37: ...20 PRIUS_U_ L O_0802 ...
Page 177: ...147 2 2 Instrument cluster 2 When driving PRIUS_U_ L O_0802 Touch screen Type B ITY22P007 ...
Page 187: ...157 2 3 Operating the lights and windshield wipers 2 When driving PRIUS_U_ L O_0802 Type B ...
Page 213: ...183 2 5 Driving information 2 When driving PRIUS_U_ L O_0802 ...
Page 354: ...326 3 6 Using the storage features PRIUS_U_ L O_0802 Bottle holders ...
Page 372: ...344 3 7 Other interior features PRIUS_U_ L O_0802 ...
Page 486: ...460 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency PRIUS_U_ L O_0802 ...
Page 517: ...492 6 3 Initialization PRIUS_U_ L O_0802 ...
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