Hybrid Vehicle Driving Tips - Lexus RX450H Manual

Hybrid vehicle driving tips

For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following
points:

Use of Hybrid System Indicator
More Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicate of
Hybrid System Indicator within Eco area.
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When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and early. A greater amount
of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.

Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic
reports before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When
encountering a delay, gently release the brake pedal to allow the
vehicle to move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the
accelerator pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline
consumption.
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Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the
accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of electri-
cal energy can be retained when slowing down.
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Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
control excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode.
Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioning and
reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut
out until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are
warm, it will consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be
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