Toyota 2010 Prius User Manual Page 56

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
Regenerative braking
The motor generator converts kinetic energy to electric energy when:
The accelerator pedal is released.
The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in “D” or “B”.
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.
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
The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added via
electric motor (traction motor) to that of the gasoline engine.
When braking (Regenerative brake)
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
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