2012 Lexus HS 250h Owners Manual - Page 144

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2-1. Driving procedures

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For efficient use

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Select the D position when driving.

In the N position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gener-

ated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, requiring unnecessary

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 electric motor (traction motor) with-

out 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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Select the P position when parking.

In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.

Leaving the N position selected for an extended period of time may discharge

the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is discharged.

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Eco-friendly driving

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Customization

Settings for Eco Driving Indicator Light can be changed.

(Customizable features

→

P. 584)

During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-

ing), Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on.

When the accelerator pedal is depressed

excessively, and when the vehicle is stopped,

the light turns off.

Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in

the following conditions:

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The shift position is anything other than D.

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The driving mode is set to power mode or

EV drive mode. (

→

P. 157,

162)

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The vehicle speed is approximately 80

mph (130 km/h) or higher.