When The Steering Lock Cannot Be Released; Steering Lock Motor Overheating Prevention; If The “Ready” Indicator Does Not Come On; Operation Of The Power Switch - Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual

When the steering lock cannot be released

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"Steering Lock active" will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press the
power switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.

Steering lock motor overheating prevention

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To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be suspended if
the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this
case, refrain from operating the hybrid system. After about 10 seconds, the steering
lock motor will resume functioning.
When "Check Access System with Elec. Key" will be displayed on the multi-infor-
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mation display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
If the "READY" indicator does not come on
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If the "READY" indicator does not come on when you press the power switch with
the shift lever in P and the brake pedal depressed, contact your Lexus dealer imme-
diately.
If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
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P. 514
If the electronic key battery is depleted
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P. 460

Operation of the power switch

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When operating the power switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch is
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pressed improperly, the hybrid system may not start or the power switch mode may
not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power
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switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some cases. After turning the power
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid system.
If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a cus-
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tomized setting
P. 559
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