Lexus NX350h 2022, Owner'S Manual

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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 from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open.
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Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
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Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
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Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed
or as the accelerator pedal is released.
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Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
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Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents under the rear seats.
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Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do not
dispose of the vehicle yourself.
System components
WARNING
Check the following regarding handling of the hybrid battery (traction battery).
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Never resell, hand over or modify the hybrid battery. To prevent accidents, hybrid
batteries that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are collected through Lexus
dealers. Do not dispose of the battery yourself.
If the hybrid battery (traction battery) is not properly collected, the following may
occur.
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The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and it is hazardous to
the environment or someone may touch a high voltage part, resulting in an electric
shock.
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The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid electric
vehicle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or modified in any way,
accidents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoke generation, an explosion
and electrolyte leakage may occur.
When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an accident is
extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be aware of these
dangers.
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In the event that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed
of by your Lexus dealer or a qualified service shop. If your vehicle is disposed of
without the hybrid battery having been removed, there is a danger of serious electric
shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connectors are touched.
1-2. Important points for the hybrid system
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