How To Start And Stop A Honda Hybrid Car

Hybrid vehicles use more than one type of power. You can think of hybrid vehicles as submarines that use diesel while surfaced and batteries while submerged. There are other ways of storing energy, such as using pressurized fluid in hydraulic hybrids.

Essentially, hybrid vehicles have different motors that work better at different speeds; the electric motor produces more torque or turning power and the combustion engine maintains speed better than a typical electric motor.

When switching between one and the other at the right time while speeding up, the result is greater fuel efficiency as well as energy efficiency. Learn how to start and stop a Honda hybrid car the right way and enjoy the benefits and convenience that come with hybrids.

Changing the Power Mode

• To cycle through power modes or start the engine, press the ENGINE START/STOP button 

In accessory mode

• For Accessory mode, press the brake pedal once without pushing the ON mode.

For On mode

• Press the START/STOP button only once.

Getting the Engine Started

• Hold the brake pedal down
• Keep your foot firmly on the clutch while pressing ENGINE START/STOP. 
• Place your foot firmly on the brake pedal.

Driving your Hybrid Car

• To begin driving, turn the vehicle on and start the engine.
• The engine should be started before starting the car as it takes time to warm up and start working.
• Press the brake pedal after the shift lever has been placed in Park (P). When starting the engine, make sure your foot is firmly placed on the brake pedal.

Making a Shift

You can adjust the shift position according to your driving needs.

(P) Park:  The parking brake is used for stopping the engine or parking the car. Shift by pressing the release button after pressing the brake pedal.

(R) Reverse:  Reverses the direction of movement

(N) Neutral:  Designed for idling

(D) Drive: Designed to be used for normal driving.

(S) Drive:  In hilly terrain, this is used to accelerate more quickly, increase engine braking, or improve driving control.

(L) Low: In hilly terrain, this is used to strengthen the engine's braking.

Make sure you come to a complete stop and keep pressing the brake pedal when you change gears from D to R and vice versa. It is possible for the transmission to be damaged if the shift lever is operated before the vehicle has completely stopped. Additionally, if you are pressing the accelerator pedal at the same time, you should not operate the shift lever.

When Turning Off the Vehicle

• During engine start/stop, shift to Park (P), then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• In the event that the shift lever is not in Park (P), the vehicle will go into Accessory mode when you press the button.
• Ensure the lever is in Park (P) and press and hold the button once or press it twice or thrice within a second. Your car will be turned off.

Conclusion

Now that you know how to start and stop your Honda hybrid car, here are more Honda tips and tricks! To reduce battery drain when starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories including the lights, climate control system, and rear defogger. This will help in easy control.