The Hybrid System Does Not Start; The Shift Lever Cannot Be Shifted From P Even If You Depress The Brake Pedal; The Steering Wheel Cannot Be Turned After The Hybrid System Is Stopped; The Power Switch Is Turned Off Automatically - Lexus rx450h Service Manual

If you think something is wrong

The hybrid system does not start

Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
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(P. 232)
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 234)
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Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 158)
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Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 235)
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Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
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In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. (P. 566)
Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (P. 568)
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The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
Is the power switch in ON mode?
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If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode (P. 563)

The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is stopped

It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 235)
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The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
Is the window lock switch pressed?
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The power window except for the one at the driver' s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 189)

The power switch is turned off automatically

The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
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ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a period
of time. (P. 234)
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