Lexus RZ450E 2023 - What to do if a problem occurs while driving

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9-1. What to do if a problem occurs while driving
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When trouble arises
9-1.What to do if a p roblem occurs while driv ing
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. To
turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■ Emergency flashers
● If the emergency flashers are used for a
long time with the EV system stopped
(while the “READY” indicator is not illu-
minated), the 12-volt battery may
become discharged.
● If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact, the
emergency flashers will turn on automati-
cally.
The emergency flashers will turn off auto-
matically after operating for approximately
20 minutes. To manually turn the emer-
gency flashers off, press the switch twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn on
automatically depending on the force of
the impact and conditions of the collision.)
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly
as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
2 Change the shift position to N.
 If the shift position is changed to N:
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a
safe place by the road.
Stop the EV system.
 If the shift position cannot be
changed to N:
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both
feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as
possible.
To stop the EV system, press and hold the
power switch for 2 consecutive seconds or
more, or press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.
What to do if a problem
occurs while driving
Using the emergency flashers to
warn other drivers
Use the emergency flashers to
inform other drivers of the pres-
ence of your vehicle when it is
stopped on the road, such as if the
vehicle has broken down.
Stopping the vehicle in an emer-
gency
Stop the vehicle using the following
procedure only in an emergency,
such as if it becomes impossible to
stop the vehicle in the normal way:
WARNING
■ If the EV system has to be stopped
while driving
Power assist for the steering wheel will
be lost, making the steering wheel
heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before stopping the EV system.