Hybrid System; Hybrid System Features - Lexus ES 300h Owner's Manual

1-3.Hybrid system

Hybrid system features

Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conven-
tional 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.
System components
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.
Gasoline engine
A
Electric motor (traction motor)
B
When stopped/during start off
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The gasoline engine stops
vehicle is stopped. During start off, the
electric motor (traction motor) drives
the vehicle. At slow speeds or when
traveling down a gentle slope, the
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and the electric
engine is stopped
motor (traction motor) is used.
When the shift lever is in N, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is not being
charged.
*
: When the hybrid battery (traction bat-
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when the
tery) requires charging or the engine is
warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will
not automatically stop.
During normal driving
■
The gasoline engine is predominantly
used. The electric motor (traction
motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery) as necessary.

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