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RX500h/RX350h_QG_U
Hybrid System
This illustration is for explanation only and
may differ depending on the specifications
of the vehicle.
Charge area
Shows regeneration
*
status.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven
in an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
• By keeping the indicator needle within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can
be achieved.
• Charge area indicates regeneration
*
sta-
tus. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
*
: When used in this manual, regeneration
refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.
Hybrid System
Your vehicle is a hybrid electric vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional
vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and
operate it with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of 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”.
Hybrid System Indicator
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