Lexus RX450H Manual page 240

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Hybrid System Indicator
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By keeping the indicator within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can
be achieved.
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Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy 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.
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ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
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When sport mode is selected, the SPORT lamp (red) will illuminate.
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When all of the following conditions are satisfied and the Eco-friendly
driving, the ECO lamp (blue) will illuminate:
• When driving with the shift lever in D
• When either normal mode or Eco mode are selected, and EV drive
mode and snow mode are not in use
• The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or below.
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Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the ECO lamp) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 640)
RX450h_EE
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 regenerative braking
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