Lexus RZ450E 2023 - Starting and stopping the EV system

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2-1. Starting and stopping the EV system
2-1.Startin g and stopping th e EV system
Performing the following operations
when carrying the electronic key on
your person starts the EV system or
changes power switch modes.
1
Check that the charging cable is
disconnected.
2
Pull the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(P.156)
The parking brake indicator will come on.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on
the multi-information display. If it is not dis-
played, the EV system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the EV system
cannot start. Shift the shift position to P
when starting the EV system. (P.138)
4 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 EV
system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until
the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The EV 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.
■ Power switch illumination
According to the situation, the power
switch illumination operates as follows.
● If a door is open or the power switch is
turned from ACC or ON to OFF, the
power switch light will illuminate dimly.
● If the brake pedal is depressed while car-
rying an electronic key, the power switch
light will illuminate brightly.
● When the power switch is in ACC or
ON, the power switch illumination illumi-
nates.
■ If the EV system does not start
● The immobilizer system may not have
been deactivated. Contact your Lexus
dealer.
● The charging cable may be connected to
the vehicle.
● If a message related to start-up is shown
Starting the EV system
Starting the EV system
WARNING
Always start the EV system while sitting
in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the EV
system under any circumstances.
NOTICE
■ When starting the EV system
If the EV system becomes difficult to
start, have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
■ Operation of 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 your Lexus
dealer immediately.