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System Operation (cont.)
During braking and deceleration, energy is recovered
and stored in the Two-mode Hybrid battery, this is
referred to as Regenerative Braking. Another Hybrid
feature is the Auto Stop Mode. The system is designed
to shut off the engine at speeds below 25 miles per hour
at low throttle angle, or low torque request, when
conditions permit.
During vehicle launch the electric motors within the
transmission can propel the vehicle to around 25 miles
per hour before the engine is restarted. Other conditions
that will cause the engine to restart from Auto Stop
Mode include:
• Additional torque is requested for faster
acceleration
• Hood is opened
• Hybrid battery charge is low and requires
recharging
• Gear selector is moved to Manual
• Climate control system requires engine operation
to generate heat
