Lexus LS 600h L 2012 Owner's Manual page 209

2-2. Instrument cluster
By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can
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be achieved.
Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be used
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to charge the battery.
Eco Driving Indicator Light and Hybrid System Indicator can be activated or
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deactivated. (
*: When used in this manual, "regeneration" refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
Engine speed
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On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help improve
fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehi-
cle operation and driving conditions are the same.
Outside temperature display
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In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal to change.
When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
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When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
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garage, tunnel, etc.)
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
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Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
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cates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone (H) or
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the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or flashes. In this case,
immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. (
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