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4-2. Driving procedures
Electronic key battery depletion
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P.152
■ Conditions affecting operation
P.169
Notes for the entry function
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P.170
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.
● When the steering lock cannot be
released, "Push Power Switch while Turn-
ing Steering Wheel in Either Direction"
will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the power switch shortly and firmly while
turning the steering wheel left and right.
To prevent the steering lock motor from
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overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the hybrid system is turned on
and off repeatedly in a short period of
time. In this case, refrain from operating
the power switch. After about 10 sec-
onds, the steering lock motor will resume
functioning.
If there is a malfunction in the smart
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entry & start system
If "Entry & Start System Malfunction See
Owner's Manual" is displayed on the multi-
information display, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately.
If the "READY" indicator does not come
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on
In the event that the "READY" indicator
does not come on even after performing
the proper procedures for starting the vehi-
cle, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
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P.117
Electronic key battery
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P.429
Operation of the power switch
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● If the switch is not pressed shortly and
firmly, the power switch mode may not
change or the hybrid system may not
start.
If attempting to restart the hybrid system
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immediately after turning the power
switch off, the hybrid system may not start
in some cases. After turning the power
switch off, please wait a few seconds
before restarting the hybrid system.
■ Customization
If the smart entry & start system has been
deactivated in a customized setting, refer to
P.498.
WARNING
■ When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sit-
ting in the driver's seat. Do not depress
the accelerator pedal while starting the
hybrid system under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
Caution while driving
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If hybrid system failure occurs while the
vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and
complete stop. Activation of the steering
lock in this circumstance may lead to an
accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.