● Depending on radio wave conditions, interference may be heard on the radio.
● The current charging condition and the estimated time until charging will complete
can be checked on the multi-information display.
■ Capacity reduction of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
The capacity of the hybrid battery (traction battery) will decline gradually when the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is in use. The rate at which it declines will differ in
accordance with environmental conditions and the way in which the vehicle is used.
Observing the following can help suppress battery capacity decline.
● Avoid parking the vehicle in areas with a high temperature under direct sunlight when
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged.
● Avoid accelerating and decelerating frequently and suddenly when EV driving.
● Avoid frequent driving near the top speed for EV driving.
● Leave a low level of charge in the hybrid battery (traction battery) when leaving the
vehicle undriven for a long period of time.
After confirming that EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode has switched to HV mode,
turn the power switch off.
● Use the charging schedule function as much as possible in order to fully charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery) immediately before starting off.
Also, if the hybrid battery (traction battery) capacity reduces, the distance that can be
driven in EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode decreases. However, vehicle performance
does not significantly become worse.
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When the remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low after
charging
In the following situations, the remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
after charging completes may be less than normal in order to protect the system (the EV
driving range after the battery is fully charged may be shorter).
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● Charging is carried out when the outside temperature is low or high.
● Charging is carried out immediately after high-load driving or in extreme heat.
When none of the above situations apply and there is a drastic drop in the remaining
charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) after charging completes, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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When this occurs, even if the remaining charge display of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) shows that it is fully charged, the remaining charge rapidly decreases faster
than normal.
1-3. Charging with the plug-in hybrid system
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