Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual page 77

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When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops
electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At slow speeds or when
traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped
(traction motor) is used.
When shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) is not being
charged.
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: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the engine is
warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will not automatically stop. (P. 78)
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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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When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline engine via the electric
motor (traction motor).
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When braking (regenerative braking)
The wheel operate the electric motor (traction motor) as a power generator,
and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is charged.
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when the vehicle is stopped. During start off, the
1-2. Hybrid system
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and the electric motor
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