Creep Mode

The hybrid electric system delivers torque to the wheels to mimic the creep normally found on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. The powertrain control module (PCM) commands a predetermined amount of torque to be delivered to the output shafts of the electronically controlled continuously variable transaxle (CVT). This torque is delivered from a combination of sources: the internal combustion engine, the traction motor, or the generator motor. The maximum creep speed in forward or reverse direction is about 6 km/h (4 mph). The creep speed may vary slightly if ambient temperature, altitude, relative humidity, engine temperature, or weight of the vehicle changes.