When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or while driving downhill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recovers a portion of the electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a petrol-powered vehicle. This function is enhanced when the shift lever is moved to B.
When you release the accelerator pedal, you can control the rate of deceleration without removing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through four stages of deceleration. When descending a hill, you can use the deceleration paddle selector to help maintain the rate of deceleration, thereby allowing you to keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
The setting you select for the regenerative braking when you start the vehicle will remain the same throughout the entire journey until you turn off the engine.
Please, find a picture of the Deceleration Paddle Selector below. *image displaying the HR-V e:HEV model. However, it is applicable throughout the entire e:HEV range.
Please, find more information on the owner's manual:
[look for specific the model and pages with information on regenerative breaking and deceleration paddle selector]