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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 electric motor (traction 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 addition, 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 (traction battery) as
necessary.
When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gaso-
line engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
Summary of Contents for Prius+
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Page 29: ...29 PRIUS _OM_OM47821E_ EE If equipped Refer to Navigation System Owner s Manual ...
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Page 79: ...79 1 3 Opening closing and locking the doors 1 Before driving PRIUS _OM_OM47821E_ EE ...
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Page 145: ...145 1 7 Theft deterrent system 1 Before driving PRIUS _OM_OM47821E_ EE ...
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Page 200: ...200 1 8 Safety information PRIUS _OM_OM47821E_ EE ...
Page 292: ...292 2 4 Using other driving systems PRIUS _OM_OM47821E_ EE Certification ...
Page 293: ...293 2 4 Using other driving systems 2 When driving PRIUS _OM_OM47821E_ EE ...
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Page 313: ...313 2 4 Using other driving systems 2 When driving PRIUS _OM_OM47821E_ EE ...
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Page 344: ...344 3 2 Using the audio system PRIUS _OM_OM47821E_ EE ...
Page 345: ...345 3 2 Using the audio system 3 Interior features PRIUS _OM_OM47821E_ EE ...
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Page 538: ...538 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency PRIUS _OM_OM47821E_ EE ...
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