Lexus RX 450h 2010 Owner's Manual page 175

2-1. Driving procedures
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Selecting EV drive mode
In EV drive mode, the electric motor (traction motor), powered by
the hybrid battery (traction battery), is used to drive the vehicle.
This mode allows you to drive in residential areas late at night or in
indoor parking lots etc. without concern for noises and exhaust gas
emissions.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display
will change modes to electronic
features control mode.
When the menu switch is
pressed within 10 seconds of the
hybrid system being started,
"EV" will be the first mode dis-
played.
Press the "ENTER" switch
upwards or downwards until
"EV" appears.
Press the "ENTER" switch to
change to "ON".
The EV drive mode indicator
will be displayed.
Each pressing of the switch
turns EV drive mode on and off.
Press the menu switch to
change to the normal display.