Lexus RX 450h Owner's Manual page 251

The emergency flashers can be used.
2 ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
"ACCESSORY" will be displayed on the
meters.
3 ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
"IGNITION ON" will be displayed on the
meters.
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: If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the hybrid system, the
power switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
Auto power off function
■
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode
for more than 20 minutes or ON mode
(with the hybrid system is not operating) for
more than an hour with the shift lever in P,
the power switch will automatically turn off.
However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave
the vehicle with the power switch in
ACCESSORY or ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the hybrid system is not
operating.
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
■
Do not leave the power switch in
●
ACCESSORY or ON mode for long
periods of time without the hybrid sys-
tem on.
If "ACCESSORY" or "IGNITION
●
ON" is displayed on the meters while
the hybrid system is not operating, the
power switch is not off.
Exit the vehicle after turning the power
switch off.
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4-2. Driving procedures
When stopping the hybrid sys-
tem with the shift lever in a posi-
tion other than P
If the hybrid system is stopped with the
shift lever in a position other than P, the
power switch will not be turned off but
instead be turned to ACCESSORY
mode. Perform the following proce-
dure to turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
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2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Check that "Turn Off Vehicle" is
displayed on the multi-information
display and then press the power
switch once.
4 Check that "Turn Off Vehicle" on
the multi-information display is off.
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
■
Do not stop the hybrid system when the
shift lever is in a position other than P. If
the hybrid system is stopped in another
shift lever position, the power switch will
not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left
in ACCESSORY mode, 12-volt battery
discharge may occur.
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