Lexus GS 450h Product Overview page 11

EPA Mileage Estimates & Fuel Economy
Ten tips for improving fuel economy
The following tips can help you achieve the best possible fuel economy:
1) Plan ahead to combine short trips in order to minimize cold starts.
2) Accelerate slowly.
3) Avoid heavy braking. Monitor traffic to minimize braking and coast
whenever possible.
4) Avoid speeds in excess of 60 mph; fuel economy suffers at speeds higher
than 60 mph and drops significantly above 70 mph.
5) In stop-and-go traffic, accelerate to the desired level then lift off the
accelerator pedal allowing the vehicle to run more on electric power.
6) Check tire pressure and maintain it at the recommended pressure.
7) Avoid carrying unnecessary loads; extra weight reduces fuel economy.
8) Use the air conditioner and defroster only as needed.
9) Set the driver-adjustable "PWR-Hybrid-SNOW" console switch in the
"Hybrid" Normal (center position).
(To access this switch, slide back the center console armrest.)
10) Drive in the "D" transmission position for best fuel economy. Only use the
"S" transmission ranges if needed to help maintain vehicle speed when
going down steep grades. The lower the range, the greater the engine
braking force.
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