If You Think Something Is Wrong; The Hybrid System Does Not Start; The Shift Lever Cannot Be Shifted From P Even If You Depress The Brake Pedal; The Steering Wheel Cannot Be Turned After The Hybrid System Is Stopped - Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

If you think something is wrong

The hybrid system does not start

Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the
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brake pedal? (P. 193)
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 196)
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Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
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(P. 126)
Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 197)
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Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
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In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary
way. (P. 560)
Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (P. 562)
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The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
Is the power switch in ON mode?
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If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the power switch in ON mode (P. 556)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is
stopped
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
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(P. 196)
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