Lexus NX450h+ 2021 - Page 39

When the vehicle is in a condition where EV driving is possible, EV mode and AU-
TO EV/HV mode can be switched by operating the switch.
When in AUTO EV/HV mode, the AUTO EV/HV mode indicator illuminates.
■ HV mode
When in HV mode, the vehicle is driven using
both the gasoline engine and electric motor.
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If electricity needed for EV driving in EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode is not
remaining, the operation mode will be automatically switched to HV mode.
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The operation mode can be switched to HV mode at any timing by operating
the switch to keep electricity for EV driving etc.
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Switching to HV mode
when driving on a highway or when driving uphill is recommended in order to
conserve battery power.
When in HV mode, the HV drive mode indicator illuminates.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
Electricity generated in the gasoline engine can
be charged in the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) by switching to the hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge mode when electricity needed
for EV driving is not remaining.
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● The system may not be able to switch to the hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode due to the state of the plug-in hybrid system.
● Charging time differs depending on the driving state of the vehicle when driving
in hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode.
When in the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode, the hybrid battery charge
mode indicator illuminates.
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The EV driving range may reduce even after switching to HV mode.
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When in the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode, the hybrid battery can be
charged while driving. However, the gasoline engine runs to charge the battery and
fuel consumption becomes higher compared with driving in HV mode.
1-2. Important points for the plug-in hybrid system
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Before driving