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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.
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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, place the transmission lever into
the desired position and start driving. When accelerating slowly, the LS 600h L
can drive at low speeds on electric power alone, so the gasoline engine may not
start for a while depending upon the need.
The transmission will feel different.
The LS 600h L uses an Electronically-controlled Continuously Variable
Transmission (ECVT) with an advanced low and high range torque multiplication
device. The transmission does not shift with fixed gear ratios like a conventional
transmission, so it delivers power efficiently and smoothly.
The brakes may feel different.
The LS 600h L features an advanced, electronically-controlled brake-by-wire
system. This system controls both the regenerative braking system and the
conventional braking system. As a result, the brakes may feel different from a
conventional vehicle.
The engine will turn off and on while you drive.
The engine will automatically turn on and off as needed. At medium or high speeds,
it is normal for the engine to be on most of the time. At low speeds or when stopped,
the engine may or may not be on, depending on the need.
You will notice different sounds while driving.
The engine sound will be more steady than a conventional vehicle when accelerating
due to the smooth operation of the ECVT. It is also normal for the new technology of
the Lexus Hybrid Drive to make a "whirring" sound while driving.
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HYBRID OVERVIEW
LS 600h L
CAUTION: While driving a hybrid vehicle, pay specialattention tothe area around
the vehicle. Because there islittle vehicle noise inelectric-only mode, pedestrians, people
riding bicycles orother people andvehicles inthe area maynot be aware ofthe vehicle
starting off orapproaching them, sotake extra care while driving.