Lexus NX300h - 4-2. Driving Procedures; Power (Ignition) Switch

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4-2. Driving procedures
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4-2.Driving pro cedures
1 Check that the parking brake is set.
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.
■ If the hybrid system does not start
● The immobilizer system may not have
been deactivated. (→P.69)
Contact your Lexus dealer.
● Check that the shift lever is securely set in
P. The hybrid system may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P. “To Start
Vehicle, Put Shift Lever into P” will be dis-
played on the multi-information display.
● The smart access system with push-but-
ton start may not be operating prop-
erly.(→P.388)
■ 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.102
■ Conditions affecting operation
→P.123
■ Note for the entry function
→P.124
■ Steering lock function
● After turning the power switch off and
opening and closing the doors, the steer-
ing wheel will be locked due to the steer-
ing lock function. Operating the power
switch again automatically cancels the
steering lock.
● When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Steering Wheel Lock Press
Power Switch while Turning Wheel” will
be displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
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