Lexus LC500 2017 Owner's Manual page 346

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system
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The electric power steering system warning light comes on. (→P.335)
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
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The tire pressure warning light comes on. (→P.340)
Remaining fuel level is low
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The low fuel level warning light comes on. (→P.338)
If "Hybrid System Overheated Reduced Output Power" is shown (LC500h)
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This message may be displayed when driving under severe operating conditions. (For exam-
ple, when driving up a long steep hill.) Stop and check. (→P.366)
If "Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Refrain from the Use of [N] Position" is
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shown (LC500h)
The remaining charge for the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low. As the hybrid battery
(traction battery) cannot be charged when the shift position is in N, when stopping the vehi-
cle for a long period of time, shift the shift position to P.
If "Traction Battery needs to be Protected Shift into [P] to Restart" is shown (LC500h)
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The remaining charge for the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low, because the shift posi-
tion has been shifted to N for a long period of time. When moving the vehicle, shift the shift
position to P and restart the hybrid system.
If "Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle" is shown
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The driver's door is opened without turning the engine switch <power switch> to off with the
shift lever in any position other than P. Shift the shift lever to P.
■ If "Shift Is in N Release Accelerator Before Shifting" is shown
The accelerator pedal has been depressed when the shift position is in N. Release the accel-
erator pedal and shift the shift position to D or R.
■ If "Depress Brake when Vehicle Is Stopped Hybrid System May Overheat" is shown
(LC500h)
The message may be displayed when the accelerator pedal is depressed to hold the vehicle
while the vehicle is stopped on an uphill etc. The hybrid system may overheat. Release the
accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■ If "Shift system malfunction Driving unavailable" is shown
There is a malfunction in the shift control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■ If "Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery" is shown
LC500:
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function. Next time when starting the
engine, increase the engine speed slightly and maintain that level for approximately 5 min-
utes to recharge the battery.
LC500h:
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function. Next time when starting the
hybrid system, operate the hybrid system for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-
volt battery.
■ If a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from moving unex-
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