Hybrid System - Lexus CT200H Quick Start Manual

Hybrid System

Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles.
Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate with
care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an electric motor (traction
motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust
emissions.
For details, refer to the "Owner' s Manual".
■ Hybrid System Indicator
● Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than the sport
mode.
● By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
● Charge area indicates regeneration
the battery.
*
: When used in this manual, "regeneration" refers to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
CT200h_QG_OM76087U_(U)
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range
is being exceeded (during full power
driving etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered
via the regenerative brake.
*
status. Regenerated energy will be used to charge
12