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Originally Posted by Appletank
Isn't it like, oft repeated wisdom that using your brakes for long downhill stretches risks overheating the brakes and losing braking force altogether? Which is why it is recommended to use engine braking instead. When the Prius's battery is maxed out, it will have to use friction brakes and the car would rather not rely on it for long.
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You misunderstand. I didn't say the engine comes on and then engine brakes. It just comes on and has no effect on the speed. Vehicles in general don't automatically engine break, you have to initiate that.
For context, I've posted this question on PriusChat, where all the diehards and geeks that know everything about a Prius hang out, and nobody's got a clue.