Hybrid System (Lc500H) - Lexus LC500h 2017 Owner's Manual

Hybrid System (LC500h)

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 it 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
Eco area
C
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
Power area
D
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
In the following situation, the Hybrid System Indicator does not operate.
● The shift position is in other than D or M.
● The driving mode is other than Eco mode.
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Charge area
A
*
Shows regeneration
will be used to charge the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
*
: When used in this manual, "regeneration" refers to
the conversion of energy created by the movement
of the vehicle into electrical energy.
Hybrid Eco area
B
Shows that gasoline engine power is not being
used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop and
restart under various conditions.
status. Regenerated energy
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