2012 Lexus HS 250h Owners Manual - Page 164

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2-1. Driving procedures

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About engine braking

When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will apply engine

braking.

° When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gasoline-

fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that of other

vehicles.

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The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.

If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will become low.

Usually, select the D position.

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Using air conditioning in Eco drive mode

The Eco drive mode controls heating/cooling and fan speed operation to improve

fuel consumption. When you want to improve the effectiveness of the air condition-

ing system, adjust the fan speed or cancel the Eco drive mode.

For more information, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Power mode automatic deactivation

Power mode is automatically deactivated if the “POWER” switch is turned off after

driving in power mode.

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Customization

Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.

(Customizable features

→

P. 584)

CAUTION

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When driving on slippery road surfaces

Do not accelerate or change the shift position suddenly.

Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in

an accident.

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For the shift lever

Do not hang anything on the shift lever.

Doing so could prevent the shift lever from returning to position, causing unex-

pected accidents to occur when the vehicle is in motion.