Lexus RX400h2006, Руководство пользователя

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HYBRID VEHICLE OVERVIEW
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Because the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine
and the traction motor, you may hear a motor sound coming
from the engine compartment and rear of the vehicle (all
wheel drive models). However, this does not indicate any
trouble.
When the hybrid system is started or stopped, you may hear
a sound coming from the traction battery under the rear
seats. However, this does not indicate any trouble.
When the hybrid system is started or stopped, or while the
vehicle is idling, you may hear a sound coming from the
transmission. However, this does not indicate any trouble.
When accelerating rapidly, the engine noise may rise.
However, this does not indicate any trouble.
Repeated acceleration consumes traction battery power,
resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be
restored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly
released.
When applying brakes, you may hear a sound coming from
the regenerative brakes. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
When the gasoline engine is started or stopped with the
hybrid system on, you may feel a vibration. However, this
does not indicate any trouble.
If the “READY” light is on, you can start even when the
gasoline engine is stopped.
When you put the transmission in the “B” position and take
your foot off the accelerator pedal, engine braking will be
applied. However, during high speed driving you may feel
that engine braking is less effective than that of ordinary
vehicle.
If the vehicle is parked for a long time, the traction
battery will discharge gradually. To keep the traction
battery in good condition, drive the vehicle at least
once every several months for at least 30 minutes or
ten miles. If the traction battery becomes fully
discharged and the vehicle will not start even with a
jump−start to the auxiliary battery, contact your
Lexus dealership.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles
emit approximately the same amount of electromag-
netic waves as the conventional gasoline powered
vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of
their electromagnetic shieldings.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mo-
bile two−way radio.
After the auxiliary battery is disconnected, run down,
or replaced, the gasoline engine may not stop even
while the vehicle is powered only by the traction mo-
tor. If this condition continues for several days, take
the vehicle to your Lexus dealer.