Lexus LS600h, Quick Manual

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Hybrid System
■ Hybrid system indicator gauge
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in
the following conditions:
●
The shift lever is in anything other than “D”.
●
The driving mode is set to EV drive mode,
power mode or snow mode.
●
The vehicle speed is approximately 80
mph (130 km/h) or higher.
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.
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles. Be
sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicles, and operate with care.
The hybrid system combines a gasoline engine and an electric motor (traction motor)
according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
For details, refer to the “Owner's Manual”.
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