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1-4. Hybrid system
1-4.Hybrid system
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual
item.
Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Rear electric motor (traction motor) (AWD models)
â– 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 the shift position is in N,
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is not being charged.
Hybrid system features
Your vehicle is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle. It has characteristics
different from conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely
familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate it
with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and
an electric motor (traction motor) according to driving condi-
tions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emis-
sions.
System components
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