TOYOTA 2013 Prius PHV - Manual (Page 108)

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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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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).
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The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D
or B.
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The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or
B.
■ EV driving range
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The EV driving range is displayed on the energy monitor and the Hybrid
System Indicator. (
→P. 58, 268)
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The EV driving range changes in accordance with the charge status of
the hybrid battery (traction battery), the speed of the vehicle, etc.
■ 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 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.