Operation Manual

General information/Charging

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Regenerative braking

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It is equivalent to engine braking of a gasoline or diesel pow-

ered vehicle. When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal

during driving, motion energy is converted into electric energy

using the motor as a power generator.

During this conversion, braking force is generated and con-

verted electric energy is used to charge the main drive lithium-

ion battery. The generative braking force can be adjusted using

the selector lever.

Set the selector lever to “B” (REGENERATIVE BRAKE

MODE) or “ECO” (ECO MODE) position for increased regen-

erative braking as follows:

● “B”: Strong regenerative braking (For downhill driving)

● “ECO”: Moderate regenerative braking (For economical

driving or gentle downhill driving)

OTE

● If a problem occurs in the electric motor unit, or if the

ABS and/or the ASC have been activated, the regenera-

tive braking will be restricted. The service brakes will still

operate.

● Keep the brake pedal depressed until you are ready

to drive. When the vehicle is in the “D” (DRIVE),

“ECO” (ECO MODE), “B” (REGENERATIVE

BRAKE MODE) or “R” (REVERSE) position, if

you release the brake pedal and even if you do not

depress accelerator, the vehicle will creep and may

move slowly.

WARNING

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