Moderate braking is particularly important since it al-
lows you to maximize the energy converted and stored
from the vehicle’s momentum by the Regenerative Brak-
ing System (RBS).
Additional Tips:
•
Observe posted speed limits.
•
Do not carry extra loads, when it is not necessary.
•
Perform all scheduled maintenance.
IMPORTANT HYBRID SYSTEM INFORMATION
Before operating your new Hybrid vehicle, be sure to
read the following information.
Hybrid System Components
1 — High Voltage Battery (located un-
der the second row seat)
5 — Underhood Fuse Boxes and Inte-
grated Power Module
2 — High Voltage Battery Service Dis-
connect
6 — Traction Power Inverter Module
(TPIM) (Hybrid Control Module
3 — 12-Volt Battery (located under
drivers side running board)
7 — High Voltage Cables (Orange Col-
ored)
4 — 2-Mode Hybrid Transmission
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE