Lexus NX 300h 2020 Owner's Manual page 178

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4-2. Driving procedures
NOTICE
Symptoms indicating a malfunction
■
with the power switch
If the power switch seems to be operat-
ing somewhat differently than usual, such
as the switch sticking slightly, there may
be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer immediately.
Stopping the hybrid system
1
Stop the vehicle completely.
2
Set the parking brake (P.184),
and shift the shift lever to P
(P.179).
3
Press the power switch.
4
Release the brake pedal and check
that the display on the instrument
cluster is off.
WARNING
Stopping the hybrid system in an
■
emergency
If you want to stop the hybrid system in an
emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the power switch for more
than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times
or more in succession. (P.378)
However, do not touch the power switch
while driving except in an emergency.
Turning the hybrid system off while driv-
ing will not cause loss of steering or brak-
ing control, however, power assist to the
steering will be lost. This will make it
more difficult to steer smoothly, so you
should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Changing power switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing
the power switch with brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)
*
1
Off
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
multi-information display.
3
ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
"IGNITION ON" will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
*
: 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 (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-