2011 Lexus HS 250h Owners Manual - Page 554
2011 Lexus HS 250h Manual
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure: 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. Change the shift position to N. After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road. Stop the hybrid system. Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as possible. Stop the hybrid system by pressing and holding the "POWER" switch for 3 consecutive seconds or more. Press and hold for 3 seconds or more Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road. CAUTION n If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system. 554