Regenerative Braking - Lexus LC500h 2017 Owner's Manual

Motor power display
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged. To help
prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N position selected for an extended
period of time.

Regenerative braking

In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
● The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or M.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or M.
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Motor power area
A
Shows that the power of the motor assists the
engine.
Charge area
B
*
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.
status. Regenerated energy