2010 Lexus RX 450h User Guide 2 - Page 172
2010 Lexus RX 450h Manual
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2-1. Driving procedures n Selecting EV drive mode In EV drive mode, the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid battery (traction battery), is used to drive the vehicle. This mode allows you to drive in residential areas late at night or in indoor parking lots etc. without concern for noises and exhaust gas emissions. STEP 1 Press the menu switch. The multi-information display will change modes to electronic features control mode. When the menu switch is pressed within 10 seconds of the hybrid system being started, "EV" will be the first mode displayed. STEP 2 Press the "ENTER" switch upwards or downwards until "EV" appears. Press the "ENTER" switch to change to "ON". The EV drive mode indicator will be displayed. Each pressing of the switch turns EV drive mode on and off. Press the menu switch to change to the normal display. 174