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Operating Conditions: Notes

  1. 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.

  2. Start running (Engine operation and motor assist):

    The IMA motor assists the engine.

  3. Slow acceleration (Engine-only operation):

    Runs only with the engine.

  4. Acceleration (Engine operation and motor assist):

    The IMA motor assists the engine.

  5. 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.

  6. Deceleration (Battery module charging):

    The IMA motor converts the deceleration energy and charges the battery module.

  7. Stop (Auto idle stop):

    When conditions are satisfied, the ECM/PCM stops the engine automatically.

    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Operating Conditions
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