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1-4. Hybrid system
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
battery (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 transmis-
sion when the gasoline engine starts or
stops, when driving at low speeds, or
during idling.
O Engine sounds may be heard when
accelerating sharply.
O Sounds may be heard due to regenera-
tive braking 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.
Q Maintenance, repair, recycling, and dis-
posal
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer regarding maintenance, repair,
recycling and disposal. Do not dispose of
the vehicle yourself.
Q Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV
indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.463)
When driving with the gasoline engine
stopped, a sound, which changes in
accordance with the driving speed, will
be played in order to warn people
nearby of the vehicle’s approach. This
sound may be heard inside the vehicle.
The sound will stop when the vehicle
speed exceeds approximately 25
km/h (15 mph).
Q Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
In the following cases, the Acoustic Vehicle
Alerting System may be difficult for sur-
rounding people to hear.
O In very noisy areas
O In the wind or the rain
Also, as the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-
tem is installed on the front of the vehicle, it
may be more difficult to hear from the rear
of the vehicle compared to the front.
Q If “Acoustic Vehicle Alert System Mal-
function Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-
tem