Topic 3; When Driving; Starting - Lexus GS450h 2008 Quick Manual

Topic 3

When Driving

Starting

With the electronic key on your person, the hybrid system can be started by simply press-
ing the "POWER" switch, while depressing the brake pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the hybrid system.)
■
Starting the hybrid system
■ Stopping the hybrid system
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to "P".
Press the "POWER" switch.
■ Changing "POWER" switch modes
To change "POWER" switch modes without turning on the hybrid system, press the
"POWER" switch without depressing the brake pedal. The modes can be changed in the
following order:
OFF
(Indicator light: off)
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Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in "P".
Depress the brake pedal.
The "POWER" switch indicator light turns
green.
Press the "POWER" switch.
The "READY" light comes on, showing
that' s the vehicle is ready to drive.
ACCESSORY mode
(Indicator light: amber)
ON mode