Lexus LS 500h 2019, Owner'S Manual

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4-1.Before driving
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Starting the hybrid system

P.223
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Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift position to D.
(

P.229)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows D.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
(

P.237)
3 Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Stopping
1 With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift posi-
tion to P. (

P.231)
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Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal to stop the vehicle
completely.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
(

P.237)
3 Shift the shift position to P.
(

P.231)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P and the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.
4 Press the power switch to stop the
hybrid system.
5 Slowly release the brake pedal.
6 Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
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Starting off on a steep uphill
1 Make sure that the parking brake is
set and shift the shift position to D.
Hill-start assist control will operate.
(

P.386)
2 Gently depress the accelerator
pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
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For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar
to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary
to refrain from activities such as sudden
acceleration. (

P.391)
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Driving in the rain
●
Drive carefully when it is raining, because
visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road
will be slippery.
●
Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
●
Refrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating prop-
erly.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
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