Lexus LS 500h 2019 Owner's Manual page 227

WARNING
Caution while driving
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If hybrid system failure occurs while the
vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and
complete stop. Activation of the steering
lock in this circumstance may lead to an
accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
When starting the hybrid system
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If the hybrid system becomes difficult to
start, have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
Symptoms indicating a malfunction
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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 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
(P.237)
3 Shift the shift position to P.
(P.231)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P and the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.
4 Press the power switch.
The hybrid system will stop, and the meter
display will be extinguished (the shift posi-
tion indicator will be extinguished a few
seconds after the meter display).
5 Release the brake pedal and check
that "ACCESSORY" or "IGNI-
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TION ON" is not shown on the
meter.
Automatic P position selection function
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P.232
WARNING
Stopping the hybrid system in an
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emergency
If you want to stop the hybrid system in
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an emergency while driving the vehi-
cle, press and hold the power switch
for more than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succession.
(P.514)
However, do not touch the power
switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the hybrid system off
while driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking 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.
If the power switch is operated while
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the vehicle is running, a warning mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-infor-
mation display and a buzzer sounds.
When restarting the hybrid system
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after an emergency shutdown, press
the power switch.
Changing power switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing
the power switch with the brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)
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