2018 Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2018 GS450H OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30G62U)

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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include

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Hybrid system features
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.
Gasoline engine
Electric motor (traction motor)

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◆During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor (traction
motor) charges the hybrid battery

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■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

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■Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be difficult for su

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Hybrid system precautions
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.
There are air intake vents on the both
sides o

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When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the emergency
shut off system blocks the high voltage current and

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WARNING
■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 an