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Energy flow

The hybrid system informs the drivers its energy flow in various operating modes. While driving, the current energy flow is specified in 11 modes.

Vehicle stop

A: Idle Mode

The vehicle is stopped.

(No energy flow)

EV propulsion

A: Electric Mode

Only the motor power is used to drive the vehicle.

(Battery → Wheel)

Power assist

A: Hybrid Mode

Both the motor and the engine power are used to drive the vehicle.

(Battery & Engine → Wheel)

Engine only propulsion

A: Engine Mode

Only the engine power is used to drive the vehicle.

(Engine → Wheel)

Engine generation

A: Charging

When the vehicle is stopped, the high-voltage battery is charged up by the engine.

(Engine → Battery)

Regeneration

A: Charging

The high-voltage battery is charged up by the regenerative brake system.

(Wheel → Battery)

Engine brake

A: Engine Braking

The engine braking is used to decelerate the vehicle.

(Wheel → Engine)

Power reserve

A: Charging

The engine is simultaneously used to drive the vehicle and to charge up the high-voltage battery.

(Engine → Wheel & Battery)

Engine generation/motor drive

A: Charging

The engine charges up the high-voltage battery. The motor power is used to drive the vehicle.

(Engine → Battery → Wheel)

Engine generation/regeneration

A: Charging

The engine and regenerative brake system charges up the high-voltage battery.

(Engine & Wheel → Battery)

Engine brake/regeneration

A: Charging

The engine braking is simultaneously used to decelerate the vehicle and to charge up the high-voltage battery.

(Wheel → Engine & Battery)

Start engine to avoid battery discharge

A: Start engine to avoid battery discharge

If the engine is not turned on with the ENGINE START/STOP button in ACC or ON for a while, the battery can be discharged. Please turn on the engine to prevent 12V battery from discharge.