2013 Lexus IS300h Owner's Manual

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Lexus IS300h 2013  Owners Manual 801-2. Hybrid system
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When stopped/during start off 
The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During start off,
the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehic

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Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obt

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After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed 
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is being driven by the
hybrid

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Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high voltage system
(about 650 V at maximum) as well

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Lexus IS300h 2013  Owners Manual 841-2. Hybrid system
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There is an air intake vent on the
right side of the rear seatback for
the purpose of cooling the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If the vent
becomes blocke

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If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed, or the 12-volt bat-
tery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not st

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CAUTION
High voltage precautions
This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt system.
DC and AC high voltage is very dangerous and c

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CAUTION
Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
Pull your vehic