Propulsion and Charging Operations
2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P.6
For propulsion, the hybrid minivan uses both a gasoline fueled internal combustion engine
and an electric motor within the transmission, which is powered by a high voltage battery
system. The vehicle control system uses the electric motor to do regenerative braking and
recover some of the energy during vehicle braking. This energy is put back into the HV
Battery System. Under rare circumstances, HV systems can be energized when the
vehicle is pushed.
Plug-in charging of the HV Battery System is initiated by connecting the EVSE Recharge
Coupler to the vehicle Charge Receptacle. Optionally, charging can be delayed or
scheduled for a later start time. This may result in HV power-up without warning.
While the Recharge Coupler is connected to the vehicle Charge Receptacle the
transmission is locked in park. The vehicle can not be shifted out of park. Also, one or
more vehicle Charge Indicator Lights on the top of the dash panel will be illuminated.
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