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1-1. Hybrid system
Regenerative braking
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In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and decel-
eration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery).
The accelerator pedal is released.
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The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or S.
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Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
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The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop auto-
matically in the following conditions:
During gasoline engine warm-up
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During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
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When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
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When the heater is switched on
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Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
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As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
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does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is
left parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly discharge. For this rea-
son, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30
minutes. If the hybrid battery becomes fully discharged and you are unable to
jump-start the vehicle with the 12-volt battery, contact your Lexus dealer.
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged.
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Always put the shift lever in P when the vehicle is stopped. When driving in
heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift lever in D or S to avoid discharg-
ing the battery.
After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed
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The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Lexus dealer.
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