Operating Conditions: Notes
- Engine start:
The IMA system drives the IMA motor and starts the engine during normal starts and when re-starting from an idle stop. The IMA motor is mounted directly to the engine crankshaft.
- Start running (Engine operation and motor assist):
The IMA motor assists the engine.
- Slow acceleration (Engine-only operation):
Runs only with the engine.
- Acceleration (Engine operation and motor assist):
The IMA motor assists the engine.
- High speed cruise (Engine-only operation):
Runs only with the engine. When the state of charge (SOC) drops, the IMA motor begins to charge the battery module.
- Deceleration (Battery module charging):
The IMA motor converts the deceleration energy and charges the battery module.
- Stop (Auto idle stop):
When conditions are satisfied, the ECM/PCM stops the engine automatically.