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4-2. Driving procedures
tery) is extremely cold (below approxi-
mately -30°C [-22°F]) under the
influence of the outside temperature, it
may not be possible to start the hybrid
system. In this case, try to start the hybrid
system again after the temperature of the
hybrid battery increases due to the out-
side temperature increase etc.
Sounds and vibrations specific to a
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hybrid vehicle
P.102
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
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The hybrid system cannot be started using
the smart entry & start system. Refer to
P.542to restart the hybrid system.
Electronic key battery depletion
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P.152
Conditions affecting operation
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P.170
Notes for the entry function
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P.170
Steering lock function
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After turning the power switch off and
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opening and closing the doors, the steer-
ing wheel will be locked due to the steer-
ing lock function. Operating the power
switch again automatically cancels the
steering lock.
When the steering lock cannot be
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released, "Push Power Switch While
Turning Steering Wheel in Either Direc-
tion" will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Press the power switch shortly and firmly
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
To prevent the steering lock motor from
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overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the hybrid system is turned on
and off repeatedly in a short period of
time. In this case, refrain from operating
the power switch. After about 10 sec-
onds, the steering lock motor will resume
functioning.
If the "READY" indicator does not come
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on
In the event that the "READY" indicator
does not come on even after performing
the proper procedures for starting the vehi-
cle, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
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P.107
Electronic key battery
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P.506
Operation of the power switch
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If the switch is not pressed shortly and
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firmly, the power switch mode may not
change or the hybrid system may not
start.
If attempting to restart the hybrid system
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immediately after turning the power
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.
Customization
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If the smart entry & start system has been
deactivated in a customized setting, refer to
P.540.
WARNING
When starting the hybrid system
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Always start the hybrid system while sit-
ting in the driver's seat. Do not depress
the accelerator pedal while starting the
hybrid system under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
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