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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake (P.196),
and shift the shift lever to P
(P.192).
3 Press the power switch.
4 Release the brake pedal and check
that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNI-
TION ON” is not shown on the
meter.
Modes can be changed by pressing
the power switch with the brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)
WARNING
Q Caution while driving
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
Q When starting the hybrid system
If the hybrid system becomes difficult to
start, have your vehicle checked by any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Q Symptoms indicating a malfunction
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 any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
Stopping the hybrid system
WARNING
Q Stopping the hybrid system in an
emergency
O If you want to stop the hybrid system in
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.398)
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.
O If the power switch is operated while
the vehicle is running, a warning mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-infor-
mation display and a buzzer sounds.
O When restarting the hybrid system
after an emergency shutdown, shift the
shift lever to N and press the power
switch shortly and firmly.
Changing power switch modes