Lexus GS 450h 2008 Owner's Manual page 132

2-1. Driving procedures
When starting on an incline
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The hill-start assist control may operate. (→P. 200)
For efficient use
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Put the shift lever into "D" when driving
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In the "N" position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gen-
erated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will be discharged requiring unnec-
essary engine power to recharge.
Drive your vehicle smoothly
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Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and decel-
eration will make more effective use of the traction motor without having to use
gasoline engine power.
Avoid repeated acceleration
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Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power,
resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with
the accelerator pedal slightly released.
Put the shift lever into "P" when parking
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In the "N" position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the shift lever in the "N" position for an extended period of the time may
discharge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is dis-
charged.
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