Motor Assist (acceleration)

During acceleration, the motor assists the engine by generating up to 49 N.m (5 kg-m, 36 lbf.ft) of torque. The motor assists the engine until the battery condition monitor (BCM) determines the battery state of charge is at or below a predetermined limit. At that point, motor assist will stop to prevent battery discharge.

Fig 1: Identifying IMA System (Motor Assist (Acceleration))

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