Driving Procedures; Power (Ignition) Switch - Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual

Power (ignition) switch

Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your
person starts the hybrid system or changes power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
Press the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
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(P. 232)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
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Firmly depress the brake pedal.
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will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.
Press the power switch shortly and
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firmly.
When operating the power switch, one
short, firm press is enough.
It is not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
If the "READY" indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the "READY" indicator is illumi-
nated.
The hybrid system can be started from
any power switch mode.
Check that the "READY" indicator is
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illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the "READY" indicator is off.
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