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2-2. Instrument cluster

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Energy monitor

The energy monitor displays the operating condition of the hybrid
system, showing such information as the gasoline engine operating
status, and the usage and regeneration status of electrical energy.

Gasoline engine

Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)

Electric motor (traction motor)

The energy flow is indicated using arrows which vary in color and
direction depending on the driving conditions (when accelerating/
decelerating, etc.).

Multi-information display

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When the vehicle is powered
by the electric motor (traction
motor)

When the vehicle is powered
by both the gasoline engine
and the electric motor (traction
motor)