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LS 600h L
HYBRID OVERVIEW
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L Lexus Hybrid Drive Quick Facts: “Gives more to the driver, takes less from the world.” • The Lexus LS 600h L is powered by Lexus Hybrid Drive that combines the advantages of electric motor/generators and a gasoline engine. • The Lexus LS 600h L does not need to be plugged in like an electric car. Lexus Hybrid Drive automatically charges itself. • The Lexus LS 600h L hybrid drive provides the high level of performance associated with Lexus, along with an improved city ga
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L What’s Inside... PAGES Driving the LS 600h L 1 - 3 Starting, driving, parking attendant instructions, long-term parking, running out of fuel, battery facts, controls. The Benefits of Lexus Hybrid Technology 4 - 5 Impressive Performance; Low Levels of Noise, Vibration, and Harshness; Reduced Emissions; Improved Fuel Efficiency. EPA Mileage Estimates & Fuel Economy 6 - 8 Quick Facts - EPA Mileage Estimates, Why you may not achieve the EPA estimates, Ten Tips for Improving
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L Driving the LS 600h L On the whole, driving the LS 600h L is not very much different from driving a conventional vehicle. However, there are some subtle differences you will notice. Pressing the “POWER” button starts the vehicle, but may not start the engine. • To start the LS 600h L press and hold the brake pedal, then press the “POWER” button. After a few seconds, the "READY" light in the center of the instrument cluster will come on. Once the "READY" light comes on,
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L Driving the LS 600h L (continued) Some parking attendants may not be familiar with the LS 600h L. • To properly operate the vehicle, these basic tips are important: 1. Press and hold the brake pedal, then press the “POWER” button. 2. Begin driving when “READY” light stays on. 3. The engine will start and stop automatically. New LS 600h L vehicles come with parking attendant key ring tabs, with these tips in English and Spanish. When refueling, the fuel door may take a f
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L Driving the LS 600h L (continued) What you can expect from your LS 600h L: • Responsive and smooth performance The “D” transmission range is used for performance, normal, or economical driving. Only use the "S" transmission ranges if needed to help maintain vehicle speed when going down steep grades. The lower the range, the greater the engine braking force. • Driver-adjustable performance, the “PWR-Hybrid-SNOW” switch The "PWR-Hybrid-SNOW" switch located on the center
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L The Benefits of Lexus Hybrid Technology Impressive Performance • Lexus hybrid vehicles deliver impressive throttle response, even from a standing start. This is because the electric motors deliver maximum torque instantly. • The Lexus Hybrid Drive system combined with the ECVT (Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission) helps deliver smooth, seamless acceleration for excellent passing performance and drivability. Low Levels of Noise, Vibration and Har
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L The Benefits of Lexus Hybrid Technology (continued) • The gasoline engine is turned off much of the time during idle and deceleration, which means that zero emissions are being produced. • The gasoline engine can be smaller in size than non-hybrid vehicles, producing fewer emissions without sacrificing performance. Improved Fuel Efficiency • By combining a hybrid battery, electric motors and engine, the Lexus Hybrid Drive system is able to reduce fuel consumption, while
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L EPA Mileage Estimates & Fuel Economy Quick Facts - EPA Mileage Estimates The EPA estimated fuel economy numbers are derived from vehicle testing conducted at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Vehicle manufacturers also submit test results based on strict EPA standardized drive patterns. Each year, the EPA provides the data to the Department of Energy, which publishes the results at w
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L Typical EPA Mileage Estimate* data found on vehicle window sticker Figure 1. Actual Mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicleʼs condition. Results reported to EPA indicate that the majority of vehicles with these estimates will achieve between 17 and 23 mpg in the city and between 18 and 26 mpg on the highway *2008 LS 600h L preliminary mileage estimates determined by Lexus. EPA mileage estimates not available at time of printing. Ac
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L Ten tips for improving fuel economy The following tips can help you achieve the best possible fuel economy: 1) Plan ahead to combine short trips in order to minimize cold starts. 2) Accelerate slowly. 3) Avoid heavy braking. Monitor traffic to minimize braking and coast whenever possible. 4) Avoid speeds in excess of 60 mph; fuel economy suffers at speeds higher than 60 mph and drops significantly above 70 mph. 5) In stop-and-go traffic, accelerate to the desired level
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L Multi-information Display & Monitors The center instrument cluster Multi-information Display shows a simplified representation of the approximate flow of energy within Lexus Hybrid Drive. The display does not show all of the components of the system. To show the Energy Monitor display, press the “DISP.” button located on the steering wheel, until you reach the Energy Monitor display. It may be necessary to press the button more than once to reach this display. The vehic
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L Multi-information Displays & Monitors (continued) The Energy Monitor The standard Energy Monitor shows a simplified representation of the approximate flow of energy within the hybrid system. The display does not show all of the components of the system. The display is located at the center of the dashboard. The Energy Monitor display changes as the LS 600h L transitions through different driving conditions. The Energy Monitor display will show the changes in energy and
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L Multi-information Displays & Monitors (continued) Typical Energy Monitor Displays The vehicle is stopped, the engine is off, and the hybrid battery is not being charged. • No arrows are displayed. The vehicle is being driven by the electric motor. • The arrows point away from the hybrid battery to the front electric motor and then to the rear wheels. (continued on next page) 11
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L Multi-information Displays & Monitors (continued) Typical Energy Monitor Displays (continued) The vehicle is being driven by the engine and the electric motor. • The arrows point away from the hybrid battery, the engine, and the electric motor and then to the wheels. The vehicle is coasting or slowing down, regenerating electricity and charging the hybrid battery. • The arrows point away from the wheels and electric motor and then to the battery. (continued on next page
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L Multi-information Displays & Monitors (continued) Typical Energy Monitor Displays (continued) The vehicle is stopped and the engine is charging the hybrid battery. • The arrows point from the engine to the electric motor, then to the hybrid battery. Hybrid Battery Status information Hybrid Battery full. Hybrid Battery low. Battery status indicator showing five blue bars, indicating battery is at medium charge level. The approximate amount of electric charge available in
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L Multi-information Displays & Monitors (continued) The Consumption Monitor To access the Consumption Monitor screen, press the “INFO” button located on the left edge of the center dashboard display. On the touch screen that appears, touch the “TRIP INFO” button. The Consumption Monitor description Press to clear all data displayed except Cruising Range Cruising Range Display (see page 16) Press to: Press to go to Best MPG Average MPG the Energy Display Display • Capture
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L Multi-information Displays & Monitors (continued) The Consumption Monitor Green bars A partial “E” (prior driving) box equals less than 50Wh No Bars (Watt hours) of (vehicle not electricity. moving) Yellow bars (current Each “E” box driving) equals 50 Wh (Watt hours) of electricity. The Consumption Monitor displays two charts combined into one: Average MPG Bar Chart - (Green bars - Prior driving, Yellow bars - Current driving) The bars display the average fuel economy i
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L Multi-information Displays & Monitors (continued) The Consumption Monitor (continued) Average MPG Display - This displays the average fuel economy since "Reset" was last pressed. The average MPG is calculated about every 10 seconds. To clear this and other displays, press "Reset" or "Reset All." Cruising Range Display - This displays the estimated range the vehicle can be driven. The Hybrid System Indicator Gauge This gauge displays hybrid system output or regeneration
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HYBRID OVERVIEW LS 600h L LS 600h L Hybrid Technology Lexus Hybrid Drive basics. A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that combines power from different • sources to efficiently operate. Lexus has spent many years and logged millions of test miles developing and testing the hybrid technology found in the LS 600h L. • The Lexus Hybrid Drive that powers your Lexus LS 600h L is an advanced system that incorporates the advantages of both electric motors and gasoline engines. • The LS 600h L can be driven o
