Eco-Friendly Driving Tips - Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual

Eco-friendly driving tips

For improved fuel economy and
reduced CO emissions, pay atten-
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tion to the following points:
Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addition, the
operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving the fuel economy.
(P.265)
Use of Eco Driving Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the bar display of the Eco Dri-
ving Indicator shown in the multi-infor-
mation display within the Zone of Eco
driving. (P.113)
Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation
Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and deceleration.
Gradual acceleration and deceleration
will help reduce excessive fuel con-
sumption.
When braking
Observe conditions in front of and
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around the vehicle, and estimate your
stopping position. Release the acceler-
ator pedal early and continue coasting.
Use the brake pedal to adjust your
stopping position. Make sure to oper-
ate the brake pedal gently.
Delays
Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy.
Check traffic reports before leaving
and avoid delays as much as possible.
Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a
constant speed. Before stopping at a
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of
time to release the accelerator pedal
and gently apply the brakes.
Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when
necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive fuel consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Turn the A/C switch on only
when both heating and dehumidifying
are needed, and if only heating is
needed, turn the A/C switch off. Turn-
ing the A/C switch on when unneces-
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