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4-2. Driving procedures
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Turns EV drive mode on/off
When EV drive mode is turned on, “EV
MODE” will be displayed on the multi-
information display. Pressing the switch
when in EV drive mode will return the
vehicle to normal driving (using the gas-
oline engine and electric motor [traction
motor]).
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Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on
It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it cannot be
turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
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The temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds, etc.
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The temperature of the hybrid system is low.
The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 0
C (32
F) for a long
period of time etc.
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The gasoline engine is warming up.
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The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy monitor” display is low.
(
P. 129)
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Vehicle speed is high.
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The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill, etc.
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The windshield defogger is in use.
EV drive mode
In EV drive mode, electric power is supplied by the hybrid battery (traction
battery), and only the electric motor (traction motor) is used to drive the vehi-
cle.
This mode allows you to drive in residential areas early in the morning and late
at night, or in indoor parking lots etc. without concern for noises and gas emis-
sions.
Summary of Contents for RC300h 2017
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Page 32: ...32 Pictorialindex...
Page 96: ...96 1 3 Theft deterrent system Certifications for theimmobilizer system...
Page 97: ...97 1 3 Theft deterrent system 1 For safety and security...
Page 98: ...98 1 3 Theft deterrent system...
Page 99: ...99 1 3 Theft deterrent system 1 For safety and security...
Page 108: ...108 1 3 Theft deterrent system...
Page 136: ...136 2 Instrumentcluster...
Page 161: ...161 3 2 Opening closingand lockingthedoors and trunk 3 Operation of each component...
Page 162: ...162 3 2 Opening closing andlocking the doorsandtrunk...
Page 163: ...163 3 2 Opening closingand lockingthedoors and trunk 3 Operation of each component...
Page 164: ...164 3 2 Opening closing andlocking the doorsandtrunk...
Page 165: ...165 3 2 Opening closingand lockingthedoors and trunk 3 Operation of each component...
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Page 167: ...167 3 2 Opening closingand lockingthedoors and trunk 3 Operation of each component...
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Page 169: ...169 3 2 Opening closingand lockingthedoors and trunk 3 Operation of each component...
Page 170: ...170 3 2 Opening closing andlocking the doorsandtrunk...
Page 171: ...171 3 2 Opening closingand lockingthedoors and trunk 3 Operation of each component...
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Page 176: ...176 3 2 Opening closing andlocking the doorsandtrunk...
Page 204: ...204 3 5 Opening closing thewindowsandmoon roof...
Page 266: ...266 4 5 Using the drivingsupport systems Certification...
Page 267: ...267 4 5 Using thedriving support systems 4 Driving...
Page 315: ...315 4 5 Using thedriving support systems 4 Driving Certification...
Page 316: ...316 4 5 Using the drivingsupport systems...
Page 322: ...322 4 5 Using the drivingsupport systems Certificationfor the BlindSpot Monitor...
Page 323: ...323 4 5 Using thedriving support systems 4 Driving...
Page 341: ...341 4 6 Driving tips 4 Driving...
Page 421: ...421 5 11 Bluetooth 5 Lexus Display Audio system Certification...
Page 433: ...433 6 1 Using theair conditioning system 6 Interior features Airconditioningcontrols...
Page 492: ...492 7 3 Do it yourself maintenance...
Page 493: ...493 7 3 Do it yourself maintenance 7 Maintenance and care...
Page 494: ...494 7 3 Do it yourself maintenance...
Page 495: ...495 7 3 Do it yourself maintenance 7 Maintenance and care...
Page 496: ...496 7 3 Do it yourself maintenance...
Page 504: ...504 7 3 Do it yourself maintenance Certificationfor the jack...
Page 562: ...562 8 2 Steps to take in an emergency Warningmessages P 556 Warningbuzzer P 541...
Page 594: ...594 8 2 Steps to take in an emergency...
Page 618: ...618 9 3 Items to initialize...