Lexus LS 500h 2019, Owner'S Manual

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1-3. Hybrid system
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The following sounds or vibrations may
occur when the hybrid system is operating
and are not a malfunction:
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Motor sounds may be heard from the
engine compartment.
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Relay operating sounds such as a snap or
soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid
battery (traction battery), behind the rear
seats, when the hybrid system is started
or stopped.
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Sounds may be heard from the hybrid
battery (traction battery) behind the rear
seats when the hybrid system starts or
stops.
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Sounds from the hybrid system may be
heard when the trunk lid is open.
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Sounds may be heard from the transmis-
sion when the gasoline engine starts or
stops, when driving at low speeds, or dur-
ing idling.
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Engine sounds may be heard when
accelerating sharply.
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Sounds may be heard due to regenera-
tive braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is
released.
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Vibration may be felt or sounds may be
heard when the gasoline engine starts or
stops.
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Cooling fan sounds may be heard from
the air intake vents on the both sides of
the rear seatback.
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Maintenance, repair, recycling, and dis-
posal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main-
tenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do
not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
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Customization
Some functions can be customized.
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P.567)
When driving with the gasoline engine
stopped, a sound, which changes in
accordance with the driving speed, will
be played in order to warn people
nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The
sound will stop when the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 25km/h (15
mph).
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Vehicle Proximity Notification System
(for Korea and Taiwan)
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity
notification system may be difficult for sur-
rounding people to hear.
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In very noisy areas
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In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification
system is installed on the front of the vehicle,
it may be more difficult to hear from the rear
of the vehicle compared to the front.
Vehicle Proximity Notification
System (for Korea and Taiwan)
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