Lexus NX 200 - Eco-Friendly Driving Tips

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LEXUSNX300/NX200OwnersManualGeneralM78540en
4-6. Driving tips
Driving
When using Eco mode, the torque cor-
responding to the accelerator pedal
depression amount can be generated
more smoothly than it is in normal con-
ditions. In addition, the operation of the
air conditioning system (heating/cool-
ing) will be minimized, improving the
fuel economy. (P.304)
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the bar display of the Eco
Driving Indicator shown in the multi-
information display within the Zone of
Eco driving. (P.85)
Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and deceleration.
Gradual acceleration and deceleration
will help reduce excessive fuel con-
sumption.
Observe conditions in front of and
around the vehicle, and estimate your
stopping position. Release the acceler-
ator pedal entry and continue coasting.
Use the brake pedal to adjust your
stopping position. Make sure to oper-
ate the brake pedal gently.
Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy.
Check traffic reports before leaving
and avoid delays as much as possible.
Control and maintain the vehicle at a
constant speed. Before stopping at a
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of
time to release the accelerator pedal
and gently apply the brakes.
Use the air conditioning only when
necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive fuel consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Turn the A/C switch on only
when both heating and dehumidifying
are needed, and if only heating is
needed, turn the A/C switch off. Turn-
ing the A/C switch on when unneces-
sary leads to excessive fuel
consumption.
Eco-friendly driving tips
For improved fuel economy and
reduced CO
2
emissions, pay atten-
tion to the following points:
Using Eco mode
Use of Eco Driving Indicator
Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation
When braking
Delays
Highway driving
Air conditioning