251-1. Hybrid system1Before drivingCT200h_U (OM76004U)nWhen stopped/during start off The gasoline engine stops* when the vehicle is stopped. During start off, the electric motor (tracti on motor) drives the vehicle. At slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped* and the motor is used. When shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged. Thus, shift to P wh en the vehicle is stopped. In addi-tion, when driving in heavy traffic, use D or B.*:However, when the hybrid battery (traction battery) need to be charged or while the engine is being warmed up, the gasoline engine may not stop automatically.nDuring normal drivingThe gasoline engine is predomina ntly used. The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery as necessary.nWhen accelerating sharplyThe power of the hybrid battery (tract ion battery) is added to that of the gasoline engine via the electric motor (traction motor).nWhen braking (regenerative braking)The electric motor (traction moto r) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery).
