Lexus Hybrid Drive Operation; Vehicle Operation - Lexus MZAH10 Series Manual

Lexus Hybrid Drive Operation

Once the READY indicator is illuminated in the instrument cluster, 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

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With the UX250h/260h, the gasoline engine may stop and start at any time while the
READY 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 electric motor and the rear electric motor (for AWD) only.
2. A combination of both the front electric motor, the rear electric motor (for AWD) and
the gasoline engine.
except F Sport
Combination Meter READY Indicator
9
for F Sport