Lexus NX 300h 2020 Owner's Manual page 71

Sounds and vibrations specific to a
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hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration
even though the vehicle is able to move with
the "READY" indicator is illuminated. For
safety, make sure to shift the shift lever to P
and apply the parking brake when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may
occur when the hybrid system is operating
and are not a malfunction:
Motor sounds may be heard from the
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engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid
battery (traction battery) behind the rear
seats when the hybrid system starts or
stops.
Relay operating sounds such as a snap or
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soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid
battery (traction battery), behind the rear
seats, when the hybrid system is started
or stopped.
Sounds from the hybrid system may be
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heard when the back door is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmis-
sion when the gasoline engine starts or
stops, when driving at low speeds, or
during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when
accelerating sharply.
Sounds may be heard due to regenera-
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tive braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is
released.
Vibration may be felt when the gasoline
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engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from
the air intake vents under the rear seats.
Maintenance, repair, recycling, and dis-
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posal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main-
tenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do
not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV
indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.441)
1-4. Hybrid system
Vehicle proximity notification
system
When driving with the gasoline engine
stopped, a sound, which changes in
accordance with the driving speed, will
be played in order to warn people
nearby of the vehicle's approach. The
sound will stop when the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 15 mph (25
km/h).
Vehicle proximity notification system
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In the following cases, the vehicle proximity
notification system may be difficult for sur-
rounding people to hear.
In very noisy areas
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● In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification
system is installed on the front of the vehicle,
it may be more difficult to hear from the rear
of the vehicle compared to the front.
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