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power switch mode.
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Check that the "READY" indicator
is illuminated.
If the "READY" indicator changes from a
flashing light to a solid light and the buzzer
sounds, the hybrid system is starting nor-
mally.
The vehicle will not move when the
"READY" indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the "READY"
indicator is on even if the engine is
stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or
stops automatically in accordance with the
state of the vehicle.)
Power switch illumination
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According to the situation, the power
switch illumination operates as follows.
When a door is opened, or the power
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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.
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When the power switch is in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode, the power switch
illumination illuminates.
If the hybrid system does not start
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The immobilizer system may not have
been deactivated. (P.80)
Contact your Lexus dealer.
If a message related to start-up is shown
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on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
4-2. Driving procedures
When the ambient temperature is low,
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such as during winter driving conditions
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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 -30°C [-22°F]) 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.
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Sounds and vibrations specific to a
hybrid vehicle
P.74
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If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started using
the smart entry & start system. Refer to
P.408 to restart the hybrid system.
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Electronic key battery depletion
P.116
Conditions affecting operation
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P.129
Note for the entry function
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P.130
Steering lock function
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After turning the power switch off and
opening and closing the doors, the steer-
ing wheel will be locked due to the steer-
ing lock function. Operating the power
switch again automatically cancels the
steering lock.
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When the steering lock cannot be
released, "Push power switch while turn-
ing the steering wheel in either direction"
will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
Press the power switch shortly and firmly
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
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