Lexus Hybrid Drive Operation; Vehicle Operation - Lexus RX450h Dismantling Manual

Lexus Hybrid Drive Operation

Once the READY indicator is illuminated in the combination meter, the vehicle may be
driven. However, the gasoline engine does not idle like a typical automobile and will
start and stop automatically. It is important to recognize and understand the READY
indicator provided in the instrument cluster. When illuminated, it informs the driver that
the vehicle is on and operational even though the gasoline engine may be off and the
engine compartment is silent.

Vehicle Operation


RX450h
With the
indicator is on.
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Never assume that the vehicle is shut off just because the engine is off. Always look for the
READY indicator status. The vehicle is shut off when the READY indicator is off.
The vehicle may be powered by:
1. The front and rear electric motors only.
2. A combination of both the front and rear electric motors and the gasoline engine.
for Optitron Meter
, the gasoline engine may stop and start at any time while the READY
Combination Meter READY Indicator
for TFT LCD Meter
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