Lexus CT200h Owner's Manual page 163

For efficient use
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Shift the shift position to D when driving.
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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.
Drive your vehicle smoothly.
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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.
Avoid repeated acceleration.
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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.
Shift the shift position to P when parking.
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In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the shift position in the N position for an extended period of time may
discharge the hybrid battery (traction battery). The vehicle cannot run if the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is discharged.
CT200h_U (OM76040U)
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