Hybrid System - Lexus LS 500h 2022 Owner's Manual, Quick Manual

Hybrid System

Hybrid System
Your vehicle is a hybrid electric vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional
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.
For details, refer to the "OWNER'S MANUAL".
Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
A
Shows regeneration
Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
Hybrid Eco area
B
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Eco area
C
Shows that the vehicle is being driven
in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the bar display within Eco
area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
Power area
D
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
*
: When used in this manual, regeneration
refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.
*
status.
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