2011 Lexus RX 450h Owners Manual - Page 252
2011 Lexus RX 450h Manual
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2-1. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes "POWER" switch modes. n Starting the hybrid system STEP 1 Check that the parking brake is set. STEP 2 Check that the shift lever is set in P. STEP 3 Firmly depress the brake pedal. The "POWER" switch indicator will turn green. If the indicator does not turn green, the hybrid system cannot be started. STEP 4 Press the "POWER" switch. After a while, the "READY" indicator comes on with a beep sound. The vehicle can move when the "READY" indicator is on even if the engine is stopped. Continue depressing the brake pedal until the hybrid system is completely started. The hybrid system can be started from any mode. n Stopping the hybrid system STEP 1 Stop the vehicle. STEP 2 Shift the shift lever to P. STEP 3 Set the parking brake. (→P. 182) STEP 4 Press the "POWER" switch. STEP 5 Release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on the "POWER" switch is off. 168