Ev Drive Mode - Lexus LS 600h L 2015 Owner's Manual

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 early in the morning
and late at night, or in indoor parking lots etc. without concern for
noises and gas emissions.
However, when the vehicle proximity notification system is active, the
vehicle may produce sound.
Turns EV drive mode on/off
When EV drive mode is turned on,
the EV drive mode indicator will
come on. Pressing the switch when in
EV drive mode will return the vehicle
to normal driving (using the gasoline
engine and electric motor [traction
motor]).
Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on
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It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it cannot
be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
The temperature of the hybrid system is high.
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The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds, etc.
The temperature of the hybrid system is low.
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The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 32
period of time etc.
The gasoline engine is warming up.
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The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.
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The remaining battery level indicated in the "Energy Monitor" display is low.
(P. 113)
Vehicle speed is about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
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The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
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The windshield defogger is in use.
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