Lexus RX 450h 2012 Owner's Manual page 169

2-1. Driving procedures
For efficient use
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Shift the shift lever to D when driving.
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In the N position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gener-
ated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, requiring unnecessary
engine power to recharge.
Drive your vehicle smoothly.
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Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and decel-
eration will make more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) with-
out having to use gasoline engine power.
Avoid repeated acceleration.
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Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power,
resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with
the accelerator pedal slightly released.
Shift the shift lever to P when parking.
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In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the shift lever in the N position for an extended period of time may dis-
charge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is dis-
charged.
Eco-friendly driving
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Customization
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Setting of Eco Driving Indicator Light can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 693)
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During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on. If
the accelerator pedal is depressed more than
necessary, the indicator will turn off.
(→P. 196)