Hybrid Transmission - Lexus RX 450h Owner's Manual

252 4-2. Driving procedures

Hybrid transmission

Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tions
Shift posi-
tion
P
R
N
D
S
*1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce
noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal
driving.
*2
: By selecting shift ranges using S mode,
you can control accelerating force and
engine braking force.
When driving with cruise control,
■
dynamic radar cruise control or
dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not occur
because cruise control, dynamic radar
cruise control or dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range will not be
canceled.
While driving in D or S mode,
●
downshifting to 5 or 4. (P.315, 325,
333)
When switching the driving mode to
●
sport mode while driving in the D position
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Objective or function
Parking the vehicle/starting
the hybrid system
Reversing
Neutral
*1
Normal driving
*2
S mode driving (P.254)
(P.374)
Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
■
Control)
P.235
WARNING
When driving on slippery road sur-
■
faces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden
acceleration, as this could result in the
vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
NOTICE
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
■
charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) will not be charged
even when the engine is running. There-
fore, if the vehicle is left with the shift
lever in N for a long period of time, the
hybrid battery (traction battery) will dis-
charge, and this may result in the vehicle
not being able to start.