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4-2. Driving procedures
4-2.Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
Performing the following opera-
tions when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybrid
system or changes power switch
modes.
Starting the hybrid system
1
Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(→P.181)
The parking brake indicator will come on.
2
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system can-
not be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid sys-
tem cannot start. Shift the shift position to P
when starting the hybrid system. (→P.176)
3
Press the power switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the power switch, one
short, firm press is enough. It is not neces-
sary to press and hold the switch.
If the "READY" indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until
the "READY" indicator is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started from any
power switch mode.
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Check that the "READY" indicator
is illuminated.
The vehicle cannot be driven if the
"READY" indicator is off.
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Power switch illumination
According to the situation, the power
switch illumination operates as follows.
●
When a door is opened, or the power
switch mode is changed from ACCES-
SORY or ON mode to off, the power
switch illumination slowly blinks.
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When depressing the brake pedal with
carrying the electronic key on your per-
son, the power switch illumination rapidly
blinks.
When the power switch is in ACCES-
●
SORY or ON mode, the power switch
illumination illuminates.
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If the hybrid system does not start
The immobilizer system may not have
●
been deactivated. (→P.66)
Contact your Lexus dealer.
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If a message related to start-up is shown
on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
When the ambient temperature is low,
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such as during winter driving conditions
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.
●
When the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is extremely cold (below approxi-
mately -22°F [-30°C]) under the
influence of the outside temperature, it
may not be possible to start the hybrid
system. In this case, try to start the hybrid
system again after the temperature of the
hybrid battery increases due to the out-
side temperature increase etc.
Sounds and vibrations specific to a
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hybrid vehicle
→P.59
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