How to Use Hybrid Cars Efficiently
Hybrid cars are the next generation of motoring, providing users with all the advantages of a traditional powertrain coupled with EV motors and batteries. The result is a vehicle that is incredibly efficient around town, yet still has the capability to complete longer journeys without the classic 'range anxiety' that a fully electric vehicle can induce.
However, as with any other vehicle, your driving style can dramatically alter the efficiency of your car. A 'heavy' accelerator foot and harsh braking will result in greater fuel consumption in a petrol vehicle. Likewise, how you drive a hybrid car can significantly impact your efficiency. So, how can you use your hybrid more effectively and keep fuel costs and energy usage down?
Use EV Mode for Short Trips
The most likely time you'll engage EV mode will be around town for those short trips such as commutes, school runs or shopping trips. The lower driving speeds mean you'll get more kilometres out of your battery. If you accelerate hard, you'll use up more battery power, shortening your range.
Use Eco Mode for the Open Highway
Eco mode doesn't change the speed or engine power, but it reduces the accelerator's sensitivity. That means you may have slower acceleration, but you will be able to see a marked improvement in your km/L numbers. On the open highway, you don’t need to be accelerating hard. So setting the cruise control once you’re at the correct speed will mean a more fuel-efficient journey.
Go Easy on the Brakes
Most modern hybrid vehicles have what is known as regenerative braking. This is when the batteries receive a charge when you apply the brakes. However, this system works best when your braking is smooth and progressive rather than sudden and harsh. Look well ahead, and if you see brake lights in front of you, apply steady pressure to the brakes rather than leaving it to the last minute to stamp on the brakes. Not only is it a safer way to drive, but it's more fuel and energy-efficient too.
Shed the Excess Weight
Just like a petrol car, excess weight will directly affect your hybrid vehicle's efficiency. Don't carry more than you have to. It may be time to empty the boot to make sure you're not transporting unnecessary weight.
Check Your Tyre Pressure
Not only is having the correct tyre pressure a safety concern, but it also has a considerable impact on your fuel or energy consumption, including when you're in EV mode. The more resistance your tyres produce, the greater the drag and the more energy your car needs to move along the road. Pump up the tyres to the correct pressure, and your vehicle moves much more easily, using less energy to get you up to speed.
Get to Know Your Dials
Learn your way around your hybrid dials to check that your hybrid system is working correctly and that the car is managing those high-voltage battery levels correctly.
Our top tip: If you want to ensure you get more range in EV mode, don't select N (neutral) when you're stationary in stop-start traffic. If you do, the car won't generate electricity, and the battery will discharge.
If you want to know more about hybrid cars and discover the range of luxury hybrid vehicles from Lexus , browse our site or visit one of our Al-Futtaim Lexus showrooms. Our professional team will be happy to answer your questions. You can also arrange a test drive online and Discover Amazing for yourself today.
Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2023 Owners Manual: EV drive mode
This mode allows you to drive in residential areas early in the morning and late at night, or in indoor parking lots, etc., without concern for noises and gas emissions.
However, when the vehicle proximity notification system is active, the vehicle may produce sound.
Turns EV drive mode on/off
When EV drive mode is turned on, the EV drive mode indicator will come on.
Pressing the switch when in EV drive mode will return the vehicle to normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction motor]).
■ Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it cannot be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information display.
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The temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds, etc.
The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 32 ºF (0 ºC) for a long period of time, etc.
The remaining battery level indicated in the «Energy Monitor» display is low.
■ Switching to EV drive mode when the gasoline engine is cold If the hybrid system is started while the gasoline engine is cold, the gasoline engine will start automatically after a short period of time in order to warm up. In this case, you will become unable to switch to EV drive mode.
After the hybrid system has started and the «READY» indicator has illuminated, press the EV drive mode switch before the gasoline engine starts to switch to EV drive mode.
■ Automatic cancelation of EV drive mode When driving in EV drive mode, the gasoline engine may automatically restart in the following situations. When EV drive mode is canceled, a buzzer will sound, the EV drive mode indicator will go off after flashing, and a message is displayed on the multi-information display.
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The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the «Energy Monitor» display is low.
■ Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode EV drive mode’s possible driving distance ranges from a few hundred meters to approximately 0.6 mile (1 km). However, depending on vehicle conditions, there are situations when EV drive mode cannot be used. (The distance that is possible depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level and driving conditions.)
■ Fuel economy The hybrid system is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy during normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction motor]). Driving in EV drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel economy.
WARNING
■ Caution while driving When driving in EV drive mode no engine noise is made. As such, pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles in the surrounding area may not be aware of the vehicle starting off or approaching them. Therefore, take extra care while driving even if the vehicle proximity notification system is active.
Power (ignition) switch
Hybrid transmission
Other materials:
Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2023 Repair Manual > Differential Case: Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 DIFFERENTIAL CASE TAPERED ROLLER BEARING (FRONT SIDE) *2 DIFFERENTIAL CASE TAPERED ROLLER BEARING (FRONT SIDE OUTER RACE) *3 DIFFERENTIAL CASE TAPERED ROLLER BEARING (FRONT SIDE INNER RACE) *4 DIFFERENTIAL CASE TAPERED ROLLER BEARING (REAR SIDE) *5 .
Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2023 Repair Manual > Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System: Fail-safe Chart
FAIL-SAFE CHART Automatic Cancel Control (a) When the vehicle is being driven in constant speed control mode and any of the following malfunctions occur, control of vehicle speed by the dynamic cruise control system is canceled. Auto Cancel Condition Multi-information Display Master Warning L .
Включение режима EV при какой температуре возможен +С ?
30км/ч: включиться бензиновый двигатель;
— температура в салоне меньше, чем установлена на климат-контроле: включится бензиновый двигатель.
Всем спасибо
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mtDNA: H11
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RX400H 2008г.
LS460L 2007г.
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Холодильник в салоне, но едет.
Условие — заряд ВВБ должен соответствовать условиям движения на эл. тяге.
Купил гибрид — сделал мир чище.
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Условие — заряд ВВБ должен соответствовать условиям движения на эл. тяге.
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Условие — заряд ВВБ должен соответствовать условиям движения на эл. тяге.
Купил гибрид — сделал мир чище.
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P.S. Только холодно очень
Купил гибрид — сделал мир чище.
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P.S. Только холодно очень
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RX400H 2008г.
LS460L 2007г.
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Заглох и поехал;
F*ck fuel economy;
Купи гибрид спаси траву!
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Заглох и поехал;
F*ck fuel economy;
Купи гибрид спаси траву!
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Двигатель не глохнет потому-что не прогрет ДВС и салон авто если включен климат. Можно просто завести двигатель у меня по крайней мере и отключить климат, нагреется до 50 градусов мотор и заглохнет. EV-режим работает в обход климата. Хоть +32 поставь в AUTO, все равно ДВС не запустится для тепла .
Кнопка EV в машине — обозначение
В автомобилях с гибридным двигателем на приборной панели или рядом с ней можно увидеть значок EV, рассказываем, что обозначает этот символ.
Аббревиатура EV обозначает Electric Vehicle, т.е. электрическое транспортное средство. Она отключает работу двигателя внутреннего сгорания. Это полезно при движении:
- по городу;
- по крытым парковкам или в гараже (уменьшить выброс газов в помещении);
- при необходимости максимально тихой, бесшумной езды.
Подробнее о режиме электромобиля (кнопка EV на приборной панели), видео:
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