781-2. 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 mo tor) drives the vehicle. At slow speeds or when
traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped* and the electric motor
(traction motor) is used.
When the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) is not being
charged.
*: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the engine is warm-
ing up, etc., the gasoline engine will not automatically stop. (P. 79)
◆During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor (traction
motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as necessary.
◆When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline engine via the electric
motor (traction motor).
◆When braking (regenerative braking)
The wheels operate the electric motor (traction motor) as a power generator,
and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is charged.
791-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
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■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, ki netic energy is converted to electric energy and decelera-
tion force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
●The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
■EV indicator
■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automati cally. However, it may not stop automati- cally in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
●When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
●When the heater is switched on
■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid ba ttery (traction battery), the battery does not
need to be charged from an ou tside source. However, if the vehicle is left parked for a
long time the hybrid battery (traction batter y) will slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30 minutes or 16 km
(10 miles). If the hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes fully discharged and you are
unable to start the hybrid system, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho- rized repairer, or an y reliable repairer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 633
The EV indicator comes on when the vehicle is driven using only the electric motor (traction
motor) or the gasoline engine is stopped.
941-3. Theft deterrent system
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■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations: (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situ ation, the door may automatically lock to
prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●The doors are unlocked manually without the mechanical key and the alarm is trig- gered.
●While the alarm is operating, the doors ar e unlocked manually without the mechanical
key.
●When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
●The doors or trunk are unlocked using the mechanical key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the
trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using a
inside lock button.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. ( P. 633)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If mo dified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.
1012. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performe d. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunct ion in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 575)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 577)
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 575)
*1Slip indicator
( P. 577)
*1
(if equipped)
Charging system warning light ( P. 575)Open door warning light ( P. 577)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 575)
Low fuel level warning light
( P. 577)
*1SRS warning light ( P. 576)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder light
( P. 577)
*1ABS warning light
( P. 576)
*3Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights ( P. 578)
Parking brake warning light
( P. 576)
*1Master warning light
( P. 578)
*1Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
( P. 576)
*1Tire pressure warning light ( P. 578)
(if equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator( P. 576)
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Instrument cluster
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■Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline en gine power is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically st op and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being dr iven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
●Depending on the selected driving mode, the Hybrid System Indicator or tachometer will be displayed. The Hybrid System Indica tor or tachometer can be set to always be
displayed on of the multi-information display. (P. 119)
●The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in the following situations:
• When the tachometer setting is set to change according to the driving mode and a
driving mode other than sport mode is selected • When the tachometer setting is set to al ways display the Hybrid System Indicator
●By keeping the indicator needle (except F SPORT models) or bar display (F SPORT models) within the Eco area, more Ec o-friendly driving can be achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, regeneration refe rs to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
Except F SPORT modelsF SPORT models
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1292. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
When the vehicle is
powered by both the gasoline engine and
the electric motor
(traction motor)
When the vehicle is powered by the gaso-
line engine
When the vehicle is
charging the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
When there is no energy flow
Hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) status
LowFullLowFull
Audio system screenMulti-information display
1413-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any but- tons on the electronic key while inside the airc raft cabin. If you are carrying an electronic
key in your bag etc., ensure that the button s are not likely to be pressed accidentally.
Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is about a year and a half.)
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will so und in the cabin when the hybrid system is
stopped. ( P. 606)
●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted
even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the elec-
tronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 549)
• The smart entry & start system or the wi reless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the ke y surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3 ft.) of the
following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, co rdless phones and battery chargers • Recharging cellular phon es or cordless phones
•Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■Replacing the battery
P. 549
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask any autho- rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized re pairer, or any reliable repairer for details.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
4435-11. Bluetooth®
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Lexus Display Audio system
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■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the display. If the portable audio player is behind the se at or in the glove box or console box, or is
touching or covered by metal objects, the connection status may deteriorate.
If the cellular phone is behind the seat or in the console box, or touching or covered by metal objects, the connecti on status may deteriorate.
■Battery charge/signal status
●This display may not correspond exactly with the portable audio player or cellular phone itself.
●This system does not have a charging function.
●The portable audio player or cellular phone battery will be depleted quickly when the device is connected to Bluetooth®.
■When using the Bluetooth® audio and hands-free system at the same time
The following problems may occur.
●The Bluetooth® audio connection may be interrupted.
●Noise may be heard during Bluetooth® audio playback.
■About the contact in this system
The following data is stored for every registered cellular phone. When another phone is
connecting, you cannot read the registered data.
●Contact data
●Call history
●Favorite
●Message
When removing a Bluetooth® phone from the system, the above-mentioned data is also deleted.
■About Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are regis-
tered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by FUJITSU TEN LIMITED is under licen se. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their respective
owners.