Steering Lock; When The Steering Lock Cannot Be Released; Steering Lock Motor Overheating Prevention; If The “Ready” Indicator Does Not Come On - Lexus RX 450H Owner's Manual

Steering lock

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After turning the power switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the power switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.

When the steering lock cannot be released

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"Steering Wheel Lock Press Power Switch while
Turning Wheel" will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the power
switch while turning the steering wheel left and
right.

Steering lock motor overheating prevention

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To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the motor may be sus-
pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In
this case, refrain from operating the hybrid system. After about 10 seconds, the steering
lock motor will resume functioning.
When "Access System with Elec. Key Malfunction See Owner's Manual" is displayed
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on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
If the "READY" indicator does not come on
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In the event that the "READY" indicator does not come on even after performing the
proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
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→P. 81
If the electronic key battery is depleted
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→P. 508
Operation of the power switch
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If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the power switch mode may not change or
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the hybrid system may not start.
If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power switch off,
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the hybrid system may not start in some cases. After turning the power switch off,
please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid system.
If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated by a customized
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setting
→P. 564
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