System Operation: General
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- The Hybrid Vehicle Control System uses two sources of motive force, the engine and MG2, and uses MG1 as a generator. The system optimally combines these forces in accordance with the various driving conditions.
- The hybrid vehicle ECU constantly monitors the SOC condition, the HV battery temperature, the coolant temperature, and the electrical load condition. If any one of the monitored items fails to satisfy the requirements when the READY indicator is ON and the shift lever is in the "P" position, or the vehicle is driven in reverse, the hybrid vehicle ECU to starts the engine to drive MG1, and then charges the HV battery.
- The Hybrid Vehicle Control System drives the vehicle by optimally combining the operations of the engine, MG1, and MG2 in accordance with the driving conditions listed below.
The vehicle conditions listed below are examples of typical vehicle driving conditions.