Lexus LC500h 2017 - Engine and Transmission Operation; Engine Switch Operation

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1 Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(→P.32)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2 Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. If it is not displayed, the engine
<hybrid system> cannot be started.
LC500h: When the shift position is N,
the hybrid system cannot start. Shift the
shift position to P when starting the
hybrid system.
3 Press the engine switch <power switch> shortly and firmly.
When operating the engine switch <power switch>, one short, firm press is enough.
It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
LC500: The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started.
LC500h: If the “READY” indicator turns on, the hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The engine <hybrid system> can be started from any engine switch <power switch>
mode.
4 LC500h: Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
Engine (Ignition) Switch (LC500)/Power (Ignition)
Switch (LC500h)
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine <hybrid system> or changes engine switch <power switch> modes.
The illustrations are for LC500, and some design may differ for LC500h.
Starting the engine <hybrid system>