HONDA 2014 Accord Hybrid (EX-L) - Technology Reference Guide - Manual (Page 6)

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How Your Vehicle Operates
SPORT HYBRID i-MMD Learn how the Sport Hybrid i-MMD (intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) system operates.
Your vehicle is able to operate in electric, hybrid, charge, or full engine mode.
Driving Modes
Press the EV button
to switch between
EV or HV mode.
Electric (EV) Mode
When driving at low to moderate speed,
your vehicle runs in EV mode when the
battery is fully charged.
Hybrid (HV) Mode
The gas engine and generator supply electricity to the battery and electric
motor, while the battery maintains its current charge level. Press the EV
button to switch between HV or EV mode (when possible).
Operating
mode
Electric
Vehicle (EV)
Hybrid
Vehicle (HV)
Engine Regeneration
Vehicle
speed
Stopped or
low/moderate
speed
Accelerating or
driving uphill
High speed Decelerating
Vehicle
operation
Only the
electric motor
provides power
to the wheels.
The electric
motor provides
power to the
wheels.
The gas engine
provides power
to the generator.
The generator
provides
electricity to the
electric motor
for added power
or to the
battery for
charging.
Only the gas
engine provides
power to the
wheels.
The battery
provides
electricity to
the electric
motor for
added power.
The gas engine
turns off.
The electric
motor provides
electricity to
the battery
through
regenerative
braking.
Power Flow
Monitor*
(on the MID)
Electric
motor
Stopped or
running
Running Generating Regenerating
Generator Stopped Generating No operation Stopped
Gas
engine
Stopped Running Running Stopped
Battery Discharging
Charging or
discharging
Charging Regenerating
System
Components
Hybrid (HV) mode or gas engine operation may override EV mode if:
• You drive aggressively, at high speed, or uphill.
After returning to normal driving conditions, press the EV button to return to EV
mode.
• The battery temperature is too high or low.
• The battery begins to run low.
• The climate control system is in heavy use.
*See page 6-7 for how to display the power flow monitor.
Auto Engine Stop/Start
While your vehicle is at a stop, the hybrid system may shut the engine off to
maximize fuel efficiency. Occurrence and duration vary depending on driving
conditions, climate control use, and battery level. The engine may restart when
you accelerate or release the brake pedal.
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