Driving Procedures; Power (Ignition) Switch - Lexus UX 250h 2020 Owner's Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures

4-2.Driving procedures

Power (ignition) switch

Performing the following opera-
tions when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybrid
system or changes power switch
modes.
Starting the hybrid system
1
Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(P.173)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2
Check that the shift lever is in P.
3
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system can-
not be started.
4 Press the power switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the power switch, one
short, firm press is enough.
It is not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
If the "READY" indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until
the "READY" indicator is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started from any
power switch mode.
5
Check that the "READY" indicator
is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the
"READY" indicator is off.
■ Power switch illumination
According to the situation, the power
switch illumination operates as follows.
● When a door is opened, or the power
switch mode is changed from ACC or
ON to OFF, the power switch illumina-
tion slowly blinks.
When depressing the brake pedal with
●
carrying the electronic key on your per-
son, the power switch illumination rapidly
blinks.
When the power switch is in ACC or
●
ON, the power switch illumination illumi-
nates.
■ If the hybrid system does not start
The immobilizer system may not have
●
been deactivated. (P.69)
Contact your Lexus dealer.
● If a message related to start-up is shown
on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
● The smart access system with push-but-
ton start may not be operating properly.
(P.404)
When the ambient temperature is low,
■
such as during winter driving conditions
When starting the hybrid system, the flash-
ing time of the "READY" indicator may be
long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the
"READY" indicator is steady on, as steady
means the vehicle is able to move.
Sounds and vibrations specific to a
■
hybrid vehicle
P.63
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P.104
Conditions affecting operation
■
P.125
■ Note for the entry function
P.126