Lexus RX450h 2010, Owner'S Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
RX450h_U
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For efficient use
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Shift the shift lever to D when driving.
In the N position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gener-
ated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, requiring unnecessary
engine power to recharge.
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Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and decel-
eration will make more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) with-
out having to use gasoline engine power.
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Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power,
resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with
the accelerator pedal slightly released.
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Shift the shift lever to P when parking.
In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the shift lever in the N position for an extended period of time may dis-
charge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is dis-
charged.
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Environment-friendly driving
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Customization
Setting of Eco Driving Indicator Light can be changed.
(Customizable features
→
P. 656)
During environment-friendly acceleration
operation (Eco driving), Eco Driving Indica-
tor Light will turn on. If the accelerator pedal
is depressed more than necessary, the indica-
tor will turn off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will operate when
the vehicle is being driven with the shift lever
in D. The indicator will not operate when the
vehicle is in snow mode or EV drive mode.
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