2011 Lexus HS250h ECO mode

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The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Air Conditioning System (without navigation system)*
Using the automatic mode......................................................................................................... 72
Adjusting the temperature......................................................................................................... 72
Air Conditioning System (with navigation system)
*
Using the automatic mode......................................................................................................... 64
Adjusting the temperature......................................................................................................... 64
Audio System (without navigation system)
*
Basic operation ............................................................................................................................... 69
Radio ................................................................................................................................................... 69
CD player.......................................................................................................................................... 70
Operating an iPod ...........................................................................................................................71
Remote control (steering wheel switches)............................................................................71
Audio System (with navigation system)
*
Audio control screen....................................................................................................................60
Basic operation ...............................................................................................................................60
Radio .....................................................................................................................................................61
DVD player/CD player .................................................................................................................61
Operating an iPod .........................................................................................................................63
Remote control (steering wheel switches)..........................................................................63
Automatic High Beam.......................................................................................................................38
Cruise Control...................................................................................................................................... 26
Door Locks............................................................................................................................................ 85
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.....................................................................................................28
Eco Driving Indicator Light.............................................................................................................. 25
Energy Monitor / Consumption Screen..................................................................................... 12
Fuel Tank Cap....................................................................................................................................... 88
Garage Door Opener....................................................................................................................... 79
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (without navigation system)
*
Bluetooth® phone pairing .........................................................................................................65
Calling by number .........................................................................................................................65
Calling by name.............................................................................................................................. 66
Calling by speed dial .................................................................................................................... 66
Phonebook transfer ...................................................................................................................... 67
Changing the registered name ................................................................................................68
Registering a speed dial ..............................................................................................................68
*: This feature may be operated by Voice Command (See P. 73)

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Headlight switch
Automatic high
beam

Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
*1
P.36
P.38
P.25
Power (ignition) switch P.17
See P.6
See P.7Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P.39
EV drive mode switch
“ECO MODE” switch
Power mode switch P.22
P.21
P.21
Hybrid transmission shift lever P.19
P position switch P.20
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch *1
Pre-collision braking off switch *1
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever *1
Parking brake pedal *1
Hood lock release lever *1 Door lock switches
P.85
Power window switches P.86
Window lock switch
P.86
Inside door lock buttons
P.85
Driving position
memory switches
*1
Multi-information
display
P.23

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■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move. Always
change the shift position to P, and apply the parking brake when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the transaxle when the engine is started or stopped, or while
the engine is idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed
and accelerator is loosened.
●Other sounds, such as motors and mechanical noises, may be heard from the brake sys-
tem when the brake pedal is depressed.
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent on the side of rear left seat-
back.
When driving in Eco drive mode, the fan noise may be louder than when driving nor-
mally.
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start.
(The minimum amount of fuel to add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about
2.6 gal. [10 L, 2.1 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary when
the vehicle is on a slope.)

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Theft Deterrent System
■Immobilizer system
Without navigation system
The indicator light flashes after the
“POWER” switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the
“POWER” switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or ON mode to indicate
that the system has been canceled.
With navigation system
The indicator light flashes after the
“POWER” switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the
“POWER” switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or ON mode to indicate
that the system has been canceled.
■Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced entry is detected.
To set the alarm: Close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all the doors using the entry
function or wireless remote control. The system will be set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: start the hybrid system (The alarm will be deactivated or
stopped after a few seconds.), or unlock the doors or trunk using the entry function, wireless
remote control or mechanical key.

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Hybrid transmission
■Shifting the shift lever
Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and
ensure correct shifting operation.
When shifting to the D or R
positions, move the shift lever
along the shift gate.
To shift to the N position, slide
the shift lever to the left and hold
it. The shift position will change
to N.
Shifting to B is only possible
when shift position D is selected.
The shift lever will always return
to this position after a shifting
operation.
When shifting from P to D or R, from D
to R, or from R to D, ensure that the
brake pedal is being depressed and the
vehicle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
When selecting the shift position, make
sure that the shift position has been
changed to the desired position by
checking the shift position indicator pro-
vided on the instrument panel.
When any shift position other than D or
B is selected, the arrow toward B disap-
pears from the shift position indicator.
■Shift position purpose
*: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usually be used.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
BApplying moderate engine braking when driving down hills or on
steep slopes

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■Selecting a driving mode
The following modes can be selected to suit driving conditions:
Eco drive mode
Suitable for improving the fuel economy,
because the torque corresponding to
the accelerator pedal depression
amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal conditions
and the operation of the air conditioning
system (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized.
When the “ECO MODE” switch is
pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator
comes on in the meter.
Po w e r m o d e
Suitable when the vehicle needs to drive
powerfully or travels in mountainous
areas.
When the power mode switch is
pressed, the “PWR MODE” indicator
comes on in the meter.
■Using air conditioning in Eco drive mode
The Eco drive mode controls heating/cooling and fan speed operation to improve fuel
consumption. When you want to improve the effectiveness of the air conditioning sys-
tem, adjust the fan speed or cancel the Eco drive mode.
For more information, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Eco Driving Indicator Light
Eco-friendly driving
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed
excessively, and when the vehicle is
stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will operate
when the vehicle is being driven with the
shift position in D at a speed of about 80
mph (130 km/h) or below. The indicator will
not operate when the vehicle is in power
mode or EV drive mode. (P. 2 122)
Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e r
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right (push and hold
the lever partway)
The right hand signals will flash until you
release the lever.
Lane change to the left (push and hold
the lever partway)
The left hand signals will flash until you
release the lever.

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■Adjusting the set speed
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is displayed.
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily move the
lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in the
desired direction.
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be increased or
decreased as follows:
When the set speed is shown in “MPH”
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is operated
Large adjustment: By approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) for each 0.75 seconds the lever is
held
When the set speed is shown in “km/h”
Fine adjustment: By approximately 0.6 mph (1 km/h) each time the lever is operated
Large adjustment: By approximately 3.1 mph (5 km/h) for each 0.75 seconds the lever is
held
In the constant speed control mode (P. 31), the set speed will be increased or decreased
as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is operated
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continually until the lever is
released.
■Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Pressing the button changes the vehicle-to-
vehicle distance as follows:
Long
Medium
Short
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is set
automatically to long mode when the
“POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode.
If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the
preceding vehicle mark will also be dis-
played.Preceding vehicle mark