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"Ray O" wrote ...[color=blue]
> "Tomes" wrote ...
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>>> "B" mode is somewhat less efficient than using the brakes, because it
>>> reduces regeneration. That doesn't make a huge difference, but just
>>> braking is easier, too. "B" mode is useful on long downhills,
>>> especially if the drop is more than 2000 ft. When the battery is fully
>>> charged the friction brakes start getting wear.
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>> OK, I know I have read this, and what I have read has not always been
>> the same thing. In your words, what exactly does 'B' mode do and how?
>> Thanks.
>> Tomes[/color]
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> According to the faq section at [url]www.toyota.com:[/url]
> "B" is the position for engine braking. Engine braking assists the
> brakes in slowing the vehicle. It serves a similar function to
> downshifting on an automatic transmission. This position is intended
> for going down long declines, and utilizes the electric motor to slow
> the vehicle and regenerate electricity. For more information please
> reference Section 2 of your Owner's Manual.
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OK, that's what I thought. It uses the electric motor in reverse to
generate electricity stored in the batteries. The IC engine remains out
of the picture. Now my next question is does it generate more or less
than in normal mode?
Tomes