2011 Lexus HS250h Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2011 HS250H OWNERS MANUAL (OM75037U)

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Before driving
Energy monitor/consumption screen
Energy monitorNavigation system (if equipped) Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-information dis-
play and the navigation system screen.
Navigation system screen (if
equipped)
Multi-information display
Remote Touch* “MENU” button
Remote Touch knob
“ENTER” button
*:For use of the Remote Touch,refer to “Navigation System
Owner's Manual”.

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Select on the screen
and press the “ENTER” button on
the Remote Touch.
Select and press the
“ENTER” button on the Remote
To u c h .
If the or
screen is displayed, select
and press the “ENTER” button on
the Remote Touch.
Multi-information display Toggle the “ENTER” switch on the
steering wheel upward or down-
ward through several items to
select the energy monitor display.

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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
Navigation screenMulti-information display
When the vehicle is
powered by the
electric motor
(traction motor)
When the vehicle is
powered by both
the gasoline engine
and the electric
motor (traction
motor)
When the vehicle is
powered by the
gasoline engine
When the vehicle is
charging the hybrid
battery (traction
battery)
When there is no
energy flow
Hybrid battery
(traction battery)
statusLowFullLowFull

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Consumption (vehicles with a navigation system)Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch and select .
Select and press the “E NTER” button on the Remote
To u c h .
If the screen does not appear, select and
press the “ENTER” button on the Remote Touch.
Fuel consumption in the past 30
minutes
Regenerated energy in the past
30 minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up
to 4 symbols are shown.
Cruising range ( P. 3 7 )

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Past record (vehicles with a navigation system)Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch and select .
Select and press the “ENTER” button on the Remote
To u c h .
If the screen does not appear, select and
press the “ENTER” button on the Remote Touch.
Best past fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel consump-
tion between each reset of the total
average fuel consumption on the
multi-information display.
When resetting, if the total average
fuel consumption is better than the
best past fuel consumption, the best
past fuel consumption will be
updated.
These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Resetting the consumption data
Selecting on the screen will reset the average fuel consump-
tion. Selecting on the screen will reset the past records.
Selecting will confirm resetting of all the data (except cruising range).
■Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance th at can be driven with the quantity of
fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

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Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following
points:
■Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torq ue corresponding to the accelerator
pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addition, the op eration of the air conditioning system
(heating/cooling) will be minimized, improving the fuel economy.
( P. 1 5 7 )
■Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The environmentally-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicate of
Hybrid System Indicator within Eco area. ( P. 1 6 6 )
■When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes ge ntly and in good time. 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 fu el consumption. Check traffic reports before leav-
ing 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 accelerato r pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.
■ Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before stopping at
a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the accelerator and
gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical 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 conditioner and reduce fuel con-
sumption 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 con-
sume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of
the heater.
■ Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflatio n pressure frequently. Improper tire
inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consumption.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel consumptio n. Use a tire that is appropriate for
the season.
■ Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel consumption. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack can also cause poor
fuel consumption.
■ Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically when cold,
warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, frequently driving short
distances will cause the engine to repeatedly warm up, which can lead to
poor fuel consumption.

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1-2. Key information
Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart accesssystem with push-button start
( P. 4 5 )
• Operating the wireless remote control function
( P. 5 5 )
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key (electronic key) (if
equipped)
Operating the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start
( P. 4 5 )