Lexus CT 200H 2016, Owner'S Manual

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2. Instrument cluster
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The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
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Hybrid System Indicator
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Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is in other than the sport
mode.
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By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
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Charge area indicates regeneration
*
status. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*
: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy created
by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
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Tachometer
The tachometer is displayed when the driving mode is in the sport mode.
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ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
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When sport mode is selected, the SPORT lamp (red) will illuminate.
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When all of the following conditions are satisfied and the Eco-friendly driving, the ECO
lamp (blue) will illuminate:
• Driving with the shift position in D
• Either normal mode or Eco drive mode is selected, and EV drive mode is not in use
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P. 160, 234)
• The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or below.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered via the
regenerative brake.
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