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Recharging the battery

by Christine & Scott Gable
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2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid charge gauge

The arrow in the hybrid gauge shows energy traveling towards (and recharging) the battery during regenerative braking. This happens when the throttle is released and the vehicle is slowing and/or when the brake pedal is applied.

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