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4-2. Driving procedures
4-2. Drivi ng p roce dure s
1 Pull the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(P.215)
The parking brake indicator will come on.
2 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.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid sys-
tem cannot start. Shift the shift position to P
when starting the hybrid system.
(P.209)
3 Press the power switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the power switch, one
short, firm press is enough. It is not neces-
sary 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.
4 Check that the “READY” indicator
is illuminated.
The vehicle cannot be driven if the
“READY” indicator is off.
■ Power switch illumination
According to the situation, the power
switch illumination operates as follows.
● When driver’s door or front passenger’s
door is opened, the power switch illumi-
nation illuminates.
● When depressing the brake pedal with
carrying the electronic key on your per-
son, the power switch illumination illumi-
nates brighter.
● When the power switch is in ACC or
ON, the power switch illumination illumi-
nates.
● When the power switch mode is changed
from ACC or ON to OFF, the power
switch illumination illuminates for a cer-
tain amount of time. Afterwards, the
power switch illumination turns off.
■ If the hybrid system does not start
● The immobilizer system may not have
been deactivated. (P.72)
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.
● If the door is unlocked with the mechani-
cal key, the hybrid system cannot be
started using the smart access system
with push-button start. Refer to P.645 to
start the hybrid system. However, if the
electronic key is carried inside the vehi-
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
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