System und Verfahren zur Warnung eines Fahrers eines Hybridfahrzeugs

摘要

A feedback system 10 and method for use with a hybrid electric vehicle 12 having a propulsion system 14 which includes a motor/generator 16 and an internal combustion engine 20 is disclosed. The system 10 provides a driver of vehicle 12 with tactile, audible, visual and/or other perceivable feedback via indicators 28 to notify the driver that the powertrain 14 of the vehicle is active when the internal combustion engine 20 is stopped.