2011 Lexus LS 600h Owners Manual - Page 626

Power (Ignition) Switch With the electronic key on your person, the hybrid system can be started by simply pressing the "POWER" switch, while depressing the brake pedal. (The mechanical key cannot be used to start the hybrid system.) n Starting the hybrid system Make sure the parking brake is set and the shift lever is in "P". Depress the brake pedal. The "POWER" switch indicator light turns green. Press the "POWER" switch. When the "READY" indicator changes from flashing to on, the hybrid system is properly started. n Stopping the hybrid system Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to "P". Press the "POWER" switch. If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the hybrid system, the "POWER" switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to OFF. To avoid unexpected 12-volt battery discharge, make sure the lever is in the P position when stopping the hybrid system. n Changing "POWER" switch mode To change the "POWER" switch mode without turning on the hybrid system, press the "POWER" switch without depressing the brake pedal. The mode can be changed in the following order: OFF (Indicator light: off) ACCESSORY mode ON mode (Indicator light: amber) 26