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In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
O The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
O The brake pedal is depressed while driv ing with the shift lever in D or S.
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move with the
“READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, ap ply the parking brake and make sure to shift
the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
O Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
O Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
O Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), under the rear seats, when the hybrid system is started or stopped.
O Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
O Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low sp eeds, or during idling.
O Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
O Sounds may be heard due to regenerative br aking when the brake pedal is depressed or
as the accelerator pedal is released.
O Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
O Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent under the rear seat.
Regenerative braking
Sounds and vibrations specific to a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
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QChanging the air flow mode
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QAir conditioning control screen
1
Select in the main menu on the Center Display.
2Select “Climate”.
3Select “Front”.
Sub menu
Selecting the sub menu item to switch
the screen display.
“Front”: Display the air conditioning
control screen
“Options”: Display the option screen
Select the air flow mode
Each time the switch is selected, the airflow mode is changed. : Air flows to the upper body
: Air flows to the upper body and feet
: Air flows to the feet
: Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates
Turn the function on/off
Each of the following functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicat or illuminates on the control screen.
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification function
“Sync”: Adjust the temperature for driver se at and front passenger seat simultaneously
(“Sync” mode)
: Select front seat concentrated air flow mode (S-FLOW)
“Climate concierge”: Set Lexus Climate Concierge ( P.60)
Fan speed level display
The current fan speed level is displayed.
Air conditioning control screen
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