2011 Lexus LS 600h Owners Manual - Page 34
2011 Lexus LS 600h Manual
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1-1. Hybrid system n During normal driving The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery as necessary. n When accelerating sharply The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added via electric motor (traction motor) to that of the gasoline engine. n When braking (Regenerative braking) The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery). 1 Before driving n Regenerative braking The motor generator converts kinetic energy to electric energy when: l The accelerator pedal is released. l The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in "D", "S" or "R". n Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop automatically in the following conditions: l The gasoline engine is warming up. l The hybrid battery (traction battery) is being charged. l The hybrid battery (traction battery) temperature is low or high. 35