Hybrid Transmission - Lexus ES 300h Owner's Manual

not available (the battery charge is low,
vehicle speed is higher than the EV drive
mode operating speed range or accelera-
tor pedal is depressed too much) may be
displayed. Drive the vehicle for a while
before attempting to turn on the EV drive
mode again.
WARNING
Caution while driving
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Except for Korea and Taiwan: When driv-
ing in EV drive mode, pay special atten-
tion to the area around the vehicle.
Because there is no engine noise, pedes-
trians, people riding bicycles or other
people and vehicles in the area may not
be aware of the vehicle starting off or
approaching them, so take extra care
while driving.
For Korea and Taiwan: When driving in
EV drive mode, pay special attention to
the area around the vehicle. Because
there is no engine noise, pedestrians,
people riding bicycles or other people
and vehicles in the area may not be
aware of the vehicle starting off or
approaching them, so take extra care
while driving. Therefore, take extra care
while driving even if the vehicle proximity
notification system is active.
4-2. Driving procedures

Hybrid transmission

Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tion
Shift posi-
Objective or function
tion
Parking the vehicle/starting
P
the hybrid system
R Reversing
N Neutral
D
Normal driving
S
S mode driving
*1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce
noise, set the shift lever in D for normal
driving. You can choose shift range suit-
able for your driving situation by oper-
ating the paddle shift switches.
*2
: By selecting shift ranges using S mode,
you can control accelerating force and
engine braking forces.
When driving with cruise control (if
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equipped), dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped) or dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range (if
equipped) activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate
because cruise control, dynamic radar
cruise control or dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range will not be can-
celed.
While driving in the D position or S mode,
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downshifting to 5 or 4. (P.267, 277,
209
4
*1
*2
(P.212)