Lexus RX 450h Owner's Manual page 531

Comes on
Flashes
 In some situations, the master warning light and warning buzzer may not oper-
ate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning
message.
 If a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning message is
displayed, take corrective action according to the warning light. (P.518)
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: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
Warning messages
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The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehi-
cle specifications.
Warning buzzer
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In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
If "Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle" is
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displayed
Message is displayed when the driver's
door is opened without turning the power
switch off with the shift lever in any position
other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
If "Hybrid System Overheated Output
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power reduced" is displayed
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operating conditions. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: P.557
If "Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
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tected Refrain From the Use of N Posi-
tion" is displayed
This message may be displayed when the
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Warning buzzer
Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electri-
Does not sound cal components, their condition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has
Does not sound been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to
perform an operation correctly
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Warning
shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) can-
not be charged when the shift lever is in N,
shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is
stopped.
If "Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
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tected. Shift into P to Restart." is dis-
played
This message is displayed when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge has
become extremely low because the shift
lever has been left in N for a certain amount
of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P and
restart the hybrid system.
If "Shift Is in N Release Accelerator
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Before Shifting" is displayed
Message is displayed when the accelerator
pedal has been depressed and the shift
lever is in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift lever to D or R.
If "Depress Brake when Vehicle Is
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Stopped Hybrid System May Overheat"
is displayed
Message is displayed when the accelerator
pedal is depressed to maintain the vehicle
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