2010 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 140

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2-1. Driving procedures

GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)

June 30, 2011 9:20 am

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For efficient use

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Put the shift lever into “D” when driving

In the “N” position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gen-

erated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will be discharged requiring unnec-

essary 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 traction motor without 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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Put the shift lever into “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 the time may

discharge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is dis-

charged.

CAUTION

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When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the hybrid system

operating. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.