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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel
firmly and operate it using more force than
usual.
Q If “Hybrid System Overheated
Reduced Output Power” is displayed
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operating conditions. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: P.448
Q If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Refrain From the Use of N Posi-
tion” is displayed
This message may be displayed when the
shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) can
not be charged when the shift lever is in N,
shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is
stopped.
Q If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Shift into P to Restart” is dis-
played
This message is displayed when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge has
become extremely low because the shift
lever has been left in N for a certain amount
of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P and
restart the hybrid system.
Q If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is
displayed
Message is displayed when the driver’s
door is opened without turning the power
switch off with the shift lever in any position
other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Q If “Shift is in N Release accelerator
before shifting” is displayed
The accelerator pedal has been depressed
when the shift lever is in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift lever to D or R.
Q If “Accelerator pedal is pressed” is dis-
played
The accelerator pedal has been depressed
when the shift lever is in P.
Release the accelerator pedal.
Q If “Press brake when vehicle is stopped
Hybrid system may overheat” is dis-
played
The message may be displayed when the
accelerator pedal is depressed to hold the
vehicle while the vehicle is stopped on an
incline, etc. The hybrid system may over-
heat. Release the accelerator pedal and
depress the brake pedal.
Q If “Auto Power Off To Conserve Bat-
tery” is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic
power off function. Next time when starting
the hybrid system, operate the hybrid sys-
tem for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery.
Q If “High Power Consumption Power to
Climate Temporarily Limited” is dis-
played
Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment
to reduce power consumption.
Please wait until the power supply returns
to normal.
Q If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
O The LED headlight system
O The automatic headlight leveling system
O AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) (if
equipped)
O AHB (Automatic High Beam) (if
equipped)
O Multi Weather Lights (if equipped)
Q If “Radar Cruise Control Temporarily
Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is
shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range system is suspended tempo-
rarily or until the problem shown in the mes-
sage is resolved. (causes and coping
methods:P.222)
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