When Stopping The Hybrid System With The Shift Lever In A Position Other Than P; Auto Power Off Function; When The Ambient Temperature Is Low, Such As During Winter Driving Conditions; If The Hybrid System Does Not Start - Lexus RX 450H Owner's Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
When stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a position other
than P
If the hybrid system is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the
power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY
mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
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Shift the shift lever to P.
2
Check that "Turn Off Vehicle" is displayed on the multi-information display
3
and then press the power switch once.
Check that "Turn Off Vehicle" on the multi-information display is off.
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Auto power off function

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If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or ON mode (the
hybrid system is not operating) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the power
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent 12-volt
battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the power switch in ACCESSORY or
ON mode for long periods of time when the hybrid system is not operating.
Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
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→P. 79
Electronic key battery depletion
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→P. 134

When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving conditions

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When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the "READY" indicator may be
long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the "READY" indicator is steady on, as steady means
the vehicle is able to move.
Conditions affecting operation
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→P. 160
Note for the entry function
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→P. 161

If the hybrid system does not start

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The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 85)
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Contact your Lexus dealer.
Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The hybrid system may not start if the shift
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lever is displaced out of P. "To Start Vehicle, Put Shift Lever into P" will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
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