Lexus ES 300h Owner's Manual page 114

stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or
soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid
battery (traction battery), behind the rear
seats, when the hybrid system is started
or stopped.
Sounds from the hybrid system may be
●
heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmis-
sion when the gasoline engine starts or
stops, when driving at low speeds, or
during idling.
Engine sounds may be heard when
●
accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenera-
tive braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is
released.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline
engine starts or stops.
Cooling fan sounds may be heard from
●
the air intake vent under the rear seat.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and dis-
posal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main-
tenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do
not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV
indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.498)
Vehicle proximity notification
system (for Korea and Taiwan)
When driving with the gasoline engine
stopped, a sound, which changes in
accordance with the driving speed, will
be played in order to warn people
nearby of the vehicle's approach. This
sound may be heard inside the vehicle.
The sound will stop when the vehicle
speed exceeds approximately 25
km/h (15 mph).
1-3. Hybrid system
Vehicle proximity notification system
■
(for Korea and Taiwan)
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity
notification system may be difficult for sur-
rounding people to hear.
In very noisy areas
●
In the wind or the rain
●
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification
system is installed on the front of the vehicle,
it may be more difficult to hear from the rear
of the vehicle compared to the front.
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