Toyota Prius V 2012 Quick Reference Manual page 63

1-1. Hybrid system
Vehicle proximity notification system
When driving with the gasoline engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order
to warn people nearby of the vehicle's approach. The sound will stop
when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 15 mph (25 km/h).
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Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
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The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D
or B.
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The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or
B.
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Hybrid System Indicator
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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Hybrid System Indicator represents the
hybrid system power output and regener-
ative charging. (
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