Ev Drive Mode; Hybrid Transmission - Lexus LS600hl Quick Manual

EV Drive Mode

In EV drive mode the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid battery
(traction battery), is used to drive the vehicle.
EV drive mode's possible driving distance ranges from a few hundred meters to approxi-
mately 0.6 mile (1 km). Driving is possible at speeds of less than approximately 25 mph (40
km/h).

Hybrid Transmission

■ Shifting the shift lever
While the power switch is in ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal
depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
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Turns EV drive mode on/off
When EV drive mode is turned on, the
EV drive mode indicator will come on.
Pressing the switch when in EV drive
mode will return the vehicle to normal
driving (using the gasoline engine and
electric motor [traction motor]).
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